For a short time in the 1950s, tiny Crowley, La. was the toast of the baseball world as its Class C Millers drew enormous crowds and won multiple pennants. Then it all ended as quickly as it began. Author Gaylon White joins us to discuss a remarkable tale of murder, mystery and tragedy.

For a short time in the 1950s, tiny Crowley, La. was the toast of the baseball world as its Class C Millers drew enormous crowds and won multiple pennants. Then it all ended as quickly as it began. Author Gaylon White joins us to discuss a remarkable tale of murder, mystery and tragedy.

Episode 313: "The Best Little Baseball Town in the World"

While its teams were winning titles during the Depression, Detroit was in the midst of something much darker. Tom Stanton explains.

While its teams were winning titles during the Depression, Detroit was in the midst of something much darker. Tom Stanton explains.

Episode 70: "Terror in the City of Champions"

Wild Thing, this episode makes our heart sing. Jonathan Knight gives us the inside story of the beloved baseball comedy movie.

Wild Thing, this episode makes our heart sing. Jonathan Knight gives us the inside story of the beloved baseball comedy movie.

Episode 69: "The Making of 'Major League'"

Author Ronald T. Waldo tells us about some of the unforgettable characters from one of baseball's greatest decades.

Author Ronald T. Waldo tells us about some of the unforgettable characters from one of baseball's greatest decades.

Episode 68: "Baseball's Roaring Twenties"

Veteran Baltimore sportswriter John Eisenberg joins us to discuss Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken and baseball's iron man record.

Veteran Baltimore sportswriter John Eisenberg joins us to discuss Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken and baseball's iron man record.

Veteran Baltimore sportswriter John Eisenberg joins us to discuss Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken and baseball's iron man record.&nbsp;

Episode 67: "The Streak"

James Sturm talks about his classic graphic novel about a Jewish barnstorming baseball team in the 1920s.

James Sturm talks about his classic graphic novel about a Jewish barnstorming baseball team in the 1920s.

Episode 66: "The Golem's Mighty Swing"

Author Mitchell Nathanson discusses the life and legacy of former MLB superstar Dick Allen.

Author Mitchell Nathanson discusses the life and legacy of former MLB superstar Dick Allen.

Episode 65: "God Almighty Hisself"

As war clouds gathered over Europe, baseball's first Jewish superstar took aim at Babe Ruth's single-season home run record. Ron Kaplan discusses that memorable season.

As war clouds gathered over Europe, baseball's first Jewish superstar took aim at Babe Ruth's single-season home run record. Ron Kaplan discusses that memorable season.

Episode 64: "Hank Greenberg in 1938"

Marty Appel returns to the podcast to talk about his new biography of the legendary Old Perfessor.

Marty Appel returns to the podcast to talk about his new biography of the legendary Old Perfessor.

Marty Appel returns to the podcast to talk about his new biography of the legendary Old Perfessor.&nbsp;

Episode 63: "Casey Stengel"

In 1944, the lowly St. Louis Browns played in the World Series for the first and only time. Author Dave Heller tells us about that momentous season.

In 1944, the lowly St. Louis Browns played in the World Series for the first and only time. Author Dave Heller tells us about that momentous season.

Episode 62: "As Good as it Got"

Should Jack Morris be in the Hall of Fame? How about Edgar Martinez? Barry Bonds? Jay Jaffe's new book takes a comprehensive look at baseball immortality.

Should Jack Morris be in the Hall of Fame? How about Edgar Martinez? Barry Bonds? Jay Jaffe's new book takes a comprehensive look at baseball immortality.

Should Jack Morris be in the Hall of Fame? How about Edgar Martinez? Barry Bonds? Jay Jaffe's new book takes a comprehensive look at baseball immortality.&nbsp;

Episode 61: "The Cooperstown Casebook"

A veteran baseball journalist interviews today's best baseball authors about their books.

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