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- Art Ditmar - the Right-Hander Who Made His Mark
February 19 1957 — The Kansas City Athletics ship pitchers Art Ditmar, Bobby Shantz, and Jack McMahan, and infielders Clete Boyer, Curt Roberts and Wayne Belardi to the Yankees. In return they receive pitchers Mickey McDermott, Tom Morgan, Rip Coleman and Jack Urban, OF Irv Noren, plus infielders Billy Hunter and Milt Graff.
There entire interview can be found at Passed Ball Podcast
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Notes & Featured Audio- Art Ditmar Audio Vault
- 1960 World Series
- 1958 World Series
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30 min - Harry Caray The Voice of Baseball passes away
February 18 1998 — Chicago Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray dies four days after collapsing at a Valentine’s Day supper. Caray, age 84, after suffering a heart attack four days earlier while having Valentine’s Day dinner with his wife, Dutchie. – 1957 All Star Game called by Harry Caray.
From a compilation aired in 2016 from ESPN Classic, appearances from Harry Caray on Up Close with Roy Firestone.
Show Notes & Featured Audio- Harry Caray Game Broadcasts
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28 min - Rise & Fall of Denny McLain
Originally aired February 17, 1970, this clip features coverage of Denny McLain, pitcher of the Detroit Tigers. This story covers the news of an impending article in Sports Illustrated regarding alleged activities of McLain consorting with gamblers.
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Audio Links & Credits
- Denny McLain Games & Interviews
- News Report
- 30th Win
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10 min - Gary Carter - The Kid
February 16 2012 – Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter dies of brain cancer in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. After becoming a perennial All-Star with the Montreal Expos, Carter led the New York Mets to a World Series title in 1986.
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Show Notes & Featured Audio- Gary Carter
- Montreal Expos
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10 min - Glory of Their Times - Larry Ritter recaptures his youth
February 15, 2005 Lawrence Ritter passed away. He was the author of Glory of Their times.
The Glory of Their Times: A Timeless Baseball Classic
Few books in the vast library of baseball literature hold the revered status of The Glory of Their Times by Lawrence Ritter. Published in 1966, this groundbreaking work captures the essence of early 20th-century baseball through the voices of the men who played the game. Hailed as one of the greatest books ever written about baseball, it remains a cherished piece of sports history, offering readers an intimate look at the sport's formative years.
Larry talks about his Dad and I talk about mine.
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8 min - The Ballard of Three Fingers Brown
On February 14, 1948, Hall of Fame pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown dies at the age of 71. Here is his unlikely journey to Cooperstown.
The Ballard of Three Fingers Brown on Youtube - https://www.amazon.com/Ballad-Three-Finger-Brown/dp/B01INYFH52
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13 min - Cool Papa Bell goes to Cooperstown
February 13, 1974 Cool Papa Bell goes to Cooperstown joining Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard as just the third man to play exclusively in Negro Leagues to be inducted.
Listen to him talk about Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige, Education and how he was able to turn a light off and get into bed before the light went out.
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Baseball Hall of fame - https://collection.baseballhall.org/PASTIME/cool-papa-bell-oral-history-interview-1981-september-26-0
MS History now - http://www.mshistorynow.mdah.ms.gov/articles/277/cool-papa-bell
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14 min - Dazzy Vance Wins the MVP February 12
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12 min - St Louis gets a wizard Ozzie Smith trade is finalized
On February 11, 1982 — Ozzie Smith agrees to go to the St. Louis Cardinals to complete the December deal that finally sends Gary Templeton to the San Diego Padres.
An outside arbitrator, Tom Roberts, will determine ‘the Wizard of Oz’s’ Cardinal salary before the season starts, awarding the light-hitting Gold Glove shortstop $450,000, rather than the $750,000 he requested. Smith batted only .222 for the Padres in 1981, but will blossom into stardom in St. Louis.
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8 min - Allie Reynolds the Super chief
February 10 - Happy Birthday to Allie Reynolds.
Allie Reynolds, born in 1917 in Bethany, Oklahoma, faced religious restrictions on playing organized baseball due to his parents' Nazarene beliefs. Overcoming this, he excelled in various sports during high school and later earned a track scholarship at Oklahoma A&M. After an impressive college career, he joined professional baseball, pitching for the Cleveland Indians and eventually the New York Yankees. Renowned for his achievements, including two no-hitters in 1951, Reynolds played a crucial role in the Yankees' dominance, contributing to five consecutive World Championships from 1949 to 1953. After retirement, he succeeded in the oil business and supported charitable causes. Reynolds passed away in 1994.
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