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Hurry Up and Wait
In 1937, with the clock running down, each teams' only hope was to play as poorly as possible.
Dec 9
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Paul Jackson
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On the Lines
In 1975, eight women donned infield gloves and took the field at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Dec 2
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Paul Jackson
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November 2024
The Doctor - Part 2 of 2
In 1973, baseball did all it could to catch Gaylord Perry throwing illegal pitches. When they failed, he wrote a book and confessed.
Nov 25
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Paul Jackson
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The Doctor - Part 1 of 2
Friskings, video surveillance, chemical analysis. For baseball’s preeminent spitball maestro, it was just a typical week.
Nov 18
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Paul Jackson
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Snapped
In 1931, America’s most famous gangster asked the Cubs’ Gabby Hartnett to autograph a ball for his son. It would cost him dearly.
Nov 11
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Paul Jackson
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October 2024
A Haunted Player - Part 2 of 2
The true nature of the dark forces that tormented a 19th century catcher; how he was rescued; and what he did when the time came to sink or swim.
Oct 28
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Paul Jackson
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A Haunted Player - Part 1 of 2
What "unnatural" power got a talented catcher banished from every league in 19th century America?
Oct 21
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Paul Jackson
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Through the Golden Gates - Part 2 of 2
Nothing could stop the 1983 “Winning Ugly” White Sox…except the playoffs.
Oct 14
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Paul Jackson
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Through the Golden Gates - Part 1 of 2
In 1983, the White Sox were the surprise powerhouse of baseball, and we’re making that our happy thought this week.
Oct 7
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Paul Jackson
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The Garbage Collector
Pete Rose, 1941-2024
Oct 1
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Paul Jackson
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September 2024
Hughie's Tin Whistle
In 1907, a rookie manager makes a lot of noise in the young American League.
Sep 30
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Paul Jackson
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Saying Goodbye to the A's
The story of the last time a city lost the Athletics franchise.
Sep 26
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Paul Jackson
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