49's Fastball

49's Fastball

By Larry DierkerSportsEducationHistoryBaseball
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49's Fastball episodes

  • Tom Griffin Shuts Out Mets
    On May 23, 1969, Astros Rookie right-hander, Tom Griffin, took the mound in the Dome against the New York Mets. He was especially determined to succeed on this night because his parents had flown in from California to see him pitch. When it was over, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Griffin had reason to celebrate—he pitched his first shutout. It was a game Tom Griffin would never forget. For more information visit https://www.49sfastball.com/podcast/tom-griffin-shuts-out-mets/
    4 min
  • 14 Home Runs in a Doubleheader
    On May 22, 1930, the Yankees and the A’s played a double header at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. It was a record setting day for home runs, and a preview of more fireworks ahead in 1930, the season of the slugger. On that day, 14 home runs were hit. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig each hit 3, Jimmie Foxx hit 2, and 6 other players chipped in with 1 a piece.For more information visit https://www.49sfastball.com/podcast/14-home-runs-in-a-doubleheader/
    4 min
  • Stampede at Yankee Stadium
    50,000 fans jammed into Yankee Stadium on May 19, 1929 to watch the Murderers' Row strongmen play the Red Sox in a double header. It was a fine Sunday afternoon until the fifth inning of the first game when a rainstorm brought the action to a murderous end. The storm brought such a panic to the fans to get out of the stadium that they kept pushing and pushing, causing a stampede. Two people were trampled to death and 62 other fans were injured.For more information visit https://www.49sfastball.com/podcast/stampede-at-yankee-stadium/
    3 min

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Larry Dierker is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, manager, broadcaster, and he is also an accomplished American novelist, blogger, essayist, playwright, motivational speaker, and digital…