The Golden Age of Baseball with Eddie Robinson

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Extra Innings — Knuckleballer 101 Jan 12, 2021

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In this Extra Innings episode, Eddie discusses his affinity for knuckleball pitchers. He focuses on two of his favorite knuckleball pitchers, Hoyt Wilhelm & Phil Niekro, and why they had so much success.

Ep. 10 — A World Series Win Dec 31, 2020

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Eddie shares about his time with the Cleveland Indians during 1948—the year they won the World Series. He also shares about his time as the alto in a barbershop quartet with teammates Joe Gordon (Infielder), Jim Hegan (Catcher) and Indians' trainer, "Lefty" Weisman.

Ep. 9 — Yogi Berra, Jackie Robinson, and a Broken Ankle Dec 23, 2020

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In this episode, Eddie shares a story about Yogi Berra giving him a hard time for skipping batting practice. Eddie also talks about Jackie Robinson being the first Black player in the National League, Larry Doby being the first Black player in the American League, and how a broken ankle landed him a vacation in Atlantic City.

Extra Innings — Hoyt Wilhelm's No-Hitter Shoes Dec 21, 2020

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Eddies shares the story of how close friend and baseball memorabilia collector, Ed Mosler, asked him if he could have Hoyt Wilheilm's shoes from his no-hitter game.

Ep. 8 — Back to Baltimore Dec 17, 2020

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In this episode, Eddie shares about his bounce back to baseball following serving in the Navy and recovering from his leg surgery. The Cleveland Indians decide to send Eddie to Baltimore to get back into shape where he hits one of his most memorable home runs at Memorial Stadium (a football stadium).

Ep. 7 — A Bone Tumor Dec 08, 2020

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In this episode, Eddie finds himself in a fight to save his career. He recounts the discovery of a bone tumor in his leg and a botched surgery that led him down a long road to recovery.

Extra Innings — Mickey Mantle Dec 04, 2020

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Eddie shares the story of how he acquired a baseball from Micky Mantle.

Ep. 6 — Ping Pong with Bobby Riggs Dec 04, 2020

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In this episode, Eddie shares about the birth of his daughter and playing ping pong with Bobby Riggs.

Ep. 5 — Serving in the U.S. Navy Nov 18, 2020

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In this episode, Eddie shares about his time in the U.S. Navy during WWII and how a freak accident almost cost him his career.

Extra Innings — Babe Ruth Nov 17, 2020

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Eddie shares the story of how he acquired the last bat that Babe Ruth carried to home plate when they retired Ruth's number in Yankee Stadium in 1948.

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