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"

Allan Simpson, founder of Baseball America, discusses the history of the MLB Draft.

Allan Simpson, founder of Baseball America, discusses the history of the MLB Draft.

Episode 50: "Baseball America's Ultimate Draft Book"

For the first time, we talk about a work of fiction. Author Jeff Polman takes us back to San Francisco in 1958 for a whodunit centered on the Giants.

For the first time, we talk about a work of fiction. Author Jeff Polman takes us back to San Francisco in 1958 for a whodunit centered on the Giants.

Episode 49: "Mystery Ball '58"

John Carvalho looks at the life and career of Ford Frick, who played a key role in Major League Baseball from the 1920s to the 1960s.

John Carvalho looks at the life and career of Ford Frick, who played a key role in Major League Baseball from the 1920s to the 1960s.

John Carvalho&nbsp;looks at the life and career of Ford Frick, who played a key role in Major League Baseball from the 1920s to the 1960s.

Episode 48: "Frick*: Baseball's Third Commissioner"

Stephanie Liscio tells us about the Negro League's Cleveland Buckeyes, the integration of the Indians and the role of the black press.

Stephanie Liscio tells us about the Negro League's Cleveland Buckeyes, the integration of the Indians and the role of the black press.

Stephanie Liscio tells us about the Negro League's Cleveland Buckeyes, the integration of the&nbsp;Indians and the role of the black press.

Episode 47: "Integrating Cleveland Baseball"

Author Derek Gentile ranks the greatest players of all time.

Author Derek Gentile ranks the greatest players of all time.

Author Derek Gentile ranks the greatest players of all time.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Episode 46: "Baseball's Best 1,000"

Author Dennis Snelling discusses the fascinating life and career of baseball's forgotten ambassador.

Author Dennis Snelling discusses the fascinating life and career of baseball's forgotten ambassador.

Episode 45: "Lefty O'Doul"

Award-winning NPR host Scott Simon talks about his lifelong love affair with the Chicago Cubs and his joy in finally seeing them win a World Series.

Award-winning NPR host Scott Simon talks about his lifelong love affair with the Chicago Cubs and his joy in finally seeing them win a World Series.

Episode 44: "My Cubs: A Love Story"

Let's get some religion as author Dan Schlossberg preaches about notes, nuggets, lists and legends from the world of baseball.

Let's get some religion as author Dan Schlossberg preaches about notes, nuggets, lists and legends from the world of baseball.

Episode 43: "The New Baseball Bible"

Author Steve Steinberg discusses the life and career of a pitcher who should be better remembered than he is.

Author Steve Steinberg discusses the life and career of a pitcher who should be better remembered than he is.

Episode 42: "Urban Shocker"

Historian Adrian Burgos Jr. talks about his benchmark study on the history of Latino participation in baseball -- before and after the color line.

Historian Adrian Burgos Jr. talks about his benchmark study on the history of Latino participation in baseball -- before and after the color line.

Episode 41: "Playing America's Game"

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

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