Podcasts by dead ball - tragedies in baseball history

The Pop Up from 2023-12-01T09:00

Pablo Cruz is one of the greatest scouts in baseball history. He has scouted and signed hundreds of players over the past 50 years. Yet, there is one player, he signed in the early 1970s, that s...

Linda GoldBloom from 2023-11-18T09:29

The incident involving Linda Goldbloom stands as a tragic reminder of the potential dangers lurking in the midst of baseball's excitement. Goldbloom, a devoted fan attending a game at Dodger Sta...

Leonard Koenecke from 2023-11-04T16:12

In September 1935, Len Koenecke was given the news every player dreads. The Brooklyn Dodgers were releasing him. What happened next is one of the most unusual stories in baseball
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Montreal Expos from 2023-10-20T09:41

Founded in 1969 the Montreal Expos were a source of pride for its city, but with mismanaged leadership and bad luck, never saw the mountain top.

Due to financial woes, the Expos were relo...

Herb Score from 2023-07-28T00:04:36

Description: In 1955, Herb Score set the all-time rookie record with 245 Strike Outs.  A record that stood  for nearly 30 Years.  Herb Score was named the American League Rookie of the Year that...

Roy Halladay from 2023-06-25T11:35:47

Roy "Doc" Halladay threw a Perfect Game and a No-Hitter in the same season. Claimed by two cities as their hero in cleats, Doc was loved and revered. 

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Gary Carter from 2023-06-03T18:01:56

Gary Carter was one of the best to ever don a catcher's mask. Beloved by teammates and fans alike, he was one of a kind. Gary's love for the game was unparalleled. When he crouched behind plate,...

The Cuban Comet from 2023-05-05T00:39:19

in 1955, Sandy Amaros made one of the greatest catches in World Series history.  A few years later, he was out of baseball and his world began to fall apart.

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Tyler Skaggs from 2023-03-14T11:19:29

Tyler Skaggs was on his way to becoming a big name in Major League Baseball, he had all the tools and opportunities any young player could ask for. But Tyler's story ended all too abruptly when ...

Black Saturday from 2023-02-25T12:00

On August 8, 1903, a large crowd gathered at Shibe Park in Philadelphia to watch a doubleheader between the Braves and Phillies.    During the second game, a balcony collapsed, leading to the wo...

Almost Perfect from 2023-02-10T20:31:23

On June 2, 2010, Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Armando Galarraga came within one out of tossing a perfect game.  The perfect game was broken up due to a bad call by first base umpire Jim Joyce...

Rube Waddell from 2023-01-01T17:16:18

Rube had a career 2.16 earned run average, with 50 shutouts and 261 complete games.  He also behaved erratically and had a huge drinking problem. 

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Umpires from 2022-11-02T18:20:14

John Patrick McSherry (September 11, 1944 – April 1, 1996)
Eric Eugene Gregg (May 18, 1951 – June 5, 2006)

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Lucky Lohrke and the Spokane Bus Tragedy from 2022-10-21T00:44:02

Lucky Lohrke managed to be in the right place at the right time. His teammates were not so fortunate.

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Pud Galvin from 2022-09-08T01:50:19

In this episode, we discuss baseball’s first 300 game winner and PED User..Pud Galvin

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A League of Her Own from 2022-07-15T23:26:02

The career of Terry Donahue!

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Eddie Waitkus from 2022-04-23T18:03:56

Eddie Waitkus was known as "The Natural".  He had a promising career interrupted by a Baseball Annie.......Oakley

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Phillip "Fish" Cockrell from 2022-04-08T03:23:38

The life and untimely death of Phillip "Fish" Cockrell. The first pitcher to pitch in the first Colored World Series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hideki Irabu from 2021-06-10T02:09

The short life and tragic death of Hideki Irabu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernie Lombardi from 2021-05-18T00:31

A story about the triumphs and setbacks by the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Catcher. Special thanks to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Eddie Klep from 2021-04-12T22:24

Eddie Kelp and Jackie Robinson had one thing in common.  The color barrier.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie Keeler from 2021-03-17T02:19

Wee Willie Keeler  was one of the smallest players to play the game, standing 5 feet 4½ inches and weighing 140 pounds    One of the greatest contact hitters of all time and notoriously hard to str...

Ray Chapman from 2021-02-10T01:58

In August of 1920 Indian's shortstop Ray Chapman came up against Yankee pitcher Carl Mays. #Yankees #Indians #MLB #fastball #tragedy #sports #baseball To learn more, or talk with likeminded basebal...

The Three Amigos from 2021-01-12T21:20

Three best friends and rising stars who would not live to see their promise fulfilled.  #Cardinals #Brewers #WWI #Ohio  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Agganis - The Golden Greek from 2020-11-27T21:42

This is the story of Harry Agganis - The Golden Greek. #Boston #RedSox #Terriers #tragedy #MLB Sources: https://www.baseball-almanac.com/deaths/harry_agganis_obituary.shtml https://www.findagrave.c...

Fred Hutchinson from 2020-11-11T01:56

The life and career of Fred Hutchinson #Tigers #Reds #MLB #WWII #Cardinals #Detroit #Cincinnati #Rainiers #HutchAward  Sources: https://tht.fangraphs.com/the-final-year-of-fred-hutchinsons-life/ h...

Eddie Gaedel from 2020-10-17T15:09:21

Eddie Gaedel, a little person known for a string of celebrity gigs, became a participant in one of the most outlandish publicity stunts in baseball history, when in 1951, he came to bat for the hap...

Lou Gehrig from 2020-09-28T22:30

Yankee legend Lou Gehrig. The Dead Ball Podcast is created by Tim Scott. This week’s episode was written by Nina Innsted and Tim Scott. Chuck Walters is our technical consultant and audio editor. ...

Roberto Clemente from 2020-09-10T13:29

The short life and impressive career of Roberto Clemente #Clemente #21 #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #Pittsburgh  Dead Ball is created by Tim Scott. Written by Nina Innsted Researched by Haley Gray and...

Umpire Steve Palermo from 2020-08-20T22:55

The life and abbreviated career of major league umpire Steve Palermo.  The Dead Ball Podcast is created by Tim Scott. This week’s episode was written by Nina Innsted and Tim Scott. Chuck Walters is...

Charles “Holly” Hollocher from 2020-08-05T17:33

Charles “Holly” Hollocher’s short life and a meteoric baseball career with the Chicago Cubs was filled with triumph, mystery and ultimately sorrow. #StLouis #3ILeague #Chicago #Cubs #MLB #Baseball...

Arky Vaughn from 2020-07-21T16:25

Arky Vaughn was a nine time all star and the premier shortstop in the National League from 1932 until 1948. Vaughn spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates although he also played sever...

Sam Rice from 2020-07-08T05:01

Washington Nationals star Sam Rice overcame tragedy and WWI to become one of the most talented and beloved players in major league history. The Dead Ball Podcast is created by Tim Scott. This week...

Ed Delahantey from 2020-06-30T05:01

The life, career and mysterious death of one of early baseball’s most interesting characters Big Ed Delahanty. #Senators #Giants  Dead Ball was created by Tim Scott.Hosted by Nina Innsted. Technic...

Addie Joss from 2020-06-23T05:01

This week's episode covers the brilliant career and untimely demise of one of Cleveland's finest players, Addie Joss. #Wisconsin #Ohio #Cleveland #Naps  The Dead Ball podcast was created by Tim Sc...

Dan Quisenberry from 2020-06-06T04:00

The life, death and career of Dan Quisenberry.  #Royals #KC #MLB  The Dead Ball podcast was created by Tim Scott. Hosted by Nina Innsted. Chuck Walters is our audio editor and technical consultant...

Helen Ruth from 2020-05-19T05:01

Special guest host Nina Innsted joins us to discuss the life and mysterious death of the Babe's first wife, Helen Ruth.  Dead Ball is written and created by Tim Scott.  For more information about ...

Toni Stone from 2020-03-02T06:01

Toni Stone: The first woman to play in a men's professional league.  Hosted by Nina Innsted, written and created by Tim Scott.  For more information on Toni Stone, visit https://sabr.org/  See om...