Baseball Historian Podcast

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Baseball Historian 85 #9 Ted Williams Oct 27, 2007

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Baseball Historian presents #9 for the Boston Red Sox's Ted Williams who played from 1939-1960 Please note: many of these broadcasts were originally preserved onto vinyl and are over 50 years old, so the audio quality does vary... but the historical significance & baseball action does not!

Baseball Historian 84 Lou Gehrig Oct 20, 2007

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Baseball Historian presents Lou Gehrig Played 1923-1939 Please note: many of these broadcasts were originally preserved onto vinyl and are over 50 years old, so the audio quality does vary... but the historical significance & baseball action does not!

Baseball Historian 83 Sultan of Swat Babe Ruth Oct 13, 2007

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Baseball Historian presents Babe RuthGeorge Herman Ruth, Jr. (February 6, 1895 â August 16, 1948), also popularly known as "Babe", "The Bambino", and "The Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914-1935. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players in history. Many polls place him as the number one player of all time.Although he spent most of his career as an outfielder with the New York Yankees, Ruth began his career as a successful starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. He compiled an 89-46 win-loss record during his time with the Red Sox and set several World Series pitching records. In 1918, Ruth started to play in the outfield and at first base so he could help the team on a day-to-day basis as a hitter. In 1919, appearing in 111 games as an outfielder, he hit 29 home runs to break Ned Williamson's record for a single season. Please note: many of these broadcasts were originally preserved onto vinyl and are over 50 years old, so the audio quality does vary... but the historical significance & baseball action does not!

Baseball Historian 82 Tribute to Jackie Robinson Played from 1947 to 1956 Oct 06, 2007

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Baseball Historian presents a Tribute to Baseball's Great, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31, 1919 â October 24, 1972) became the first African-American major league baseball player of the modern era in 1947.[1] While not the first African American professional baseball player in United States history, his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers ended approximately eighty years of baseball segregation, also known as the baseball color line. In the United States at this time, many white people believed that blacks and whites should be segregated or kept apart in many phases of life, including sport. The Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Robinson in 1962 and he was a member of six World Series teams. He earned six consecutive All-Star Game nominations and won several awards during his career. In 1947, Robinson won The Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award and the first Rookie of the Year Award. Two years later, he was awarded the National League MVP Award. Please note: many of these broadcasts were originally preserved onto vinyl and are over 50 years old, so the audio quality does vary... but the historical significance & baseball action does not!

Baseball Historian 81 Willie Mays, The Say Hey Kid Sep 29, 2007

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Baseball Historian presents Willie Howard Mays, Jr. (born May 6, 1931 in Westfield, Alabama outside Birmingham) is a retired American baseball player who played the majority of his career with the New York and San Francisco Giants before finishing his career with the New York Mets. Nicknamed The Say Hey Kid, Mays was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, his first year of eligibility. Mays won two MVP awards and tied a record with twenty-four appearances in the All-Star Game. He ended his career with 660 career home runs, third at the time of his retirement, and currently fourth all-time. Many consider him to be the greatest all-around player of all-time. Please note: many of these broadcasts were originally preserved onto vinyl and are over 50 years old, so the audio quality does vary... but the historical significance & baseball action does not!

Baseball Historian 80 Mickey Mantle Remembered Sep 22, 2007

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Baseball Historian presents Mickey Mantle Remembered (October 20, 1931 â August 13, 1995) was an American baseball player who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. He played his entire 18-year major-league professional career for the New York Yankees, winning 3 American League MVP titles and playing for 16 All-Star teams. Mantle played on 12 pennant winners and 7 World Championship clubs. He still holds the records for most World Series home runs (18), RBIs (40), runs (42), walks (43), extra-base hits (26), and total bases (123). Mantle died on August 13, 1995 at age 63.Please note: many of these broadcasts were originally preserved onto vinyl and are over 50 years old, so the audio quality does vary... but the historical significance & baseball action does not!

Baseball Historian 79 The Great Ernie Banks, Mr Cub Sep 15, 2007

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Baseball Historian presents The Great Ernie Banks, Mr. Cub whose career was from 1953 to 1971. He will always be "Mr. Cub," the most popular player the Cubs ever had. His sunny personality is legend, as is his refrain on a sunny day: "Let's play two!" The first black player on the Cubs, Banks came up as a shortstop, where he won consecutive MVP awards, but actually played more games at first base. He is also one of a handful of Hall of Famers never to get into postseason play.Please note: many of these broadcasts were originally preserved onto vinyl and are over 50 years old, so the audio quality does vary... but the historical significance & baseball action does not!

Baseball Historian 78 Tribute to Yogi Berra Sep 08, 2007

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Baseball Historian presents Tribute to Yogi Berra whose career was from 1946 to 1965, and then a historic career as a manager.Please note: many of these broadcasts were originally preserved onto vinyl and are over 50 years old, so the audio quality does vary... but the historical significance & baseball action does not!

Baseball Historian 77 Great Moments in Baseball Sep 01, 2007

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Baseball Historian presents Adventues of Babe Ruth, "Bobby Lee", song The Curve Ball Blues and Jackie Robinson interviews Don DrysdalePlease note: many of these broadcasts were originally preserved onto vinyl and are over 50 years old, so the audio quality does vary... but the historical significance & baseball action does not!

Baseball Historian 76 NYY vs Boston- Maris Hits 61 and breaks the Babe's record Aug 19, 2007

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Baseball Historian listen to the original radio broadcasts featuring Hall-of-Fame players and announcers calling games from the 1930s to the present. This week New York Yankees vs Boston 10/1/61 at Yankee Statium. This was the last game of the season,it was a beautiful sunny afternoon at Yankee Statium and Roger Maris's last chance to break Babe Ruths record and hit the magical 61 Homers in a Season. Relive this amazing baseball historial moment on todays Baseball Historian.Please note: many of these broadcasts were originally preserved onto vinyl and are over 50 years old, so the audio quality does vary... but the historical significance & baseball action does not!

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