dead ball - tragedies in baseball history

By Tim Scott

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This podcast explores the lives of baseball players who died tragically young.

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dead ball - tragedies in baseball history episodes:

03.27.2024
The Fanatic
When a wealthy young man is given just 12 months to live, he decides to spend it supporting his favorite team. Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Thadd Scott Produced by: Thadd Scott Executive Producer: Nina Innsted
02.26.2024
One Brief Shinning Moment- The Story of the Seattle Pilots
The brief history of the Seattle Pilots - the only major league team to go bankrupt. Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Thadd Scott Executive Producer: Nina Innsted Audio Producer: Thadd Scott
01.28.2024
Slim Jones
Slim Jones displayed exceptional skills on the field with precise pitches and powerful hits, earning admiration and recognition from his peers. He transceded the negro league. Slim's one downfall was booze, and booze doesn't care how well you throw a...
01.04.2024
Ryan Minor
Baseball is a game of 'next man up" -- but what happens when a player has to follow Superman?
12.17.2023
Death Row All Stars
A prison baseball team made up of Death Row inmates, was given an ultimatum from their Warden: Win or face the executioner. Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Thadd Scott Produced by: Thadd Scott
12.01.2023
The Pop Up
Pablo Cruz is one of the greatest scouts in baseball history. He has scouted and signed hundreds of players over the past 50 years. Yet, there is one player, he signed in the early 1970s, that still haunts him. Written...
11.18.2023
Linda GoldBloom
The incident involving Linda Goldbloom stands as a tragic reminder of the potential dangers lurking in the midst of baseball's excitement. Goldbloom, a devoted fan attending a game at Dodger Stadium, was struck by a foul ball. Her story is...
11.04.2023
Leonard Koenecke
In September 1935, Len Koenecke was given the news every player dreads. The Brooklyn Dodgers were releasing him. What happened next is one of the most unusual stories in baseball history. Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Thadd Scott...
10.20.2023
Montreal Expos
Founded in 1969 the Montreal Expos were a source of pride for its city, but with mismanaged leadership and bad luck, never saw the mountain top. Due to financial woes, the Expos were relocated to Washington D. C., and renamed...
07.28.2023
Herb Score
Description: In 1955, Herb Score set the all-time rookie record with 245 Strike Outs. A record that stood for nearly 30 Years. Herb Score was named the American League Rookie of the Year that season. It looked as if the...
06.25.2023
Roy Halladay
Roy "Doc" Halladay threw a Perfect Game and a No-Hitter in the same season. Claimed by two cities as their hero in cleats, Doc was loved and revered. Dead Ball created by: Tim Scott Episode writer and audio editor: Thadd...
06.03.2023
Gary Carter
Gary Carter was one of the best to ever don a catcher's mask. Beloved by teammates and fans alike, he was one of a kind. Gary's love for the game was unparalleled. When he crouched behind plate, it wasn't just...
05.05.2023
The Cuban Comet
in 1955, Sandy Amaros made one of the greatest catches in World Series history. A few years later, he was out of baseball and his world began to fall apart. Hosted by: Nina Innsted Written by: Tim Scott Audio Engineer:...
03.14.2023
Tyler Skaggs
Tyler Skaggs was on his way to becoming a big name in Major League Baseball, he had all the tools and opportunities any young player could ask for. But Tyler's story ended all too abruptly when a drug overdose took...
02.25.2023
Black Saturday
On August 8, 1903, a large crowd gathered at Shibe Park in Philadelphia to watch a doubleheader between the Braves and Phillies. During the second game, a balcony collapsed, leading to the worst disaster in American Sports history. ...
02.10.2023
Almost Perfect
On June 2, 2010, Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Armando Galarraga came within one out of tossing a perfect game. The perfect game was broken up due to a bad call by first base umpire Jim Joyce. What happened next,...
01.01.2023
Rube Waddell
Rube had a career 2.16 earned run average, with 50 shutouts and 261 complete games. He also behaved erratically and had a huge drinking problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.02.2022
Umpires
John Patrick McSherry (September 11, 1944 – April 1, 1996) Eric Eugene Gregg (May 18, 1951 – June 5, 2006) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.21.2022
Lucky Lohrke and the Spokane Bus Tragedy
Lucky Lohrke managed to be in the right place at the right time. His teammates were not so fortunate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09.08.2022
Pud Galvin
In this episode, we discuss baseball’s first 300 game winner and PED User..Pud Galvin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07.15.2022
A League of Her Own
The career of Terry Donahue! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.23.2022
Eddie Waitkus
Eddie Waitkus was known as "The Natural". He had a promising career interrupted by a Baseball Annie.......Oakley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.08.2022
Phillip "Fish" Cockrell
The life and untimely death of Phillip "Fish" Cockrell. The first pitcher to pitch in the first Colored World Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06.10.2021
Hideki Irabu
The short life and tragic death of Hideki Irabu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.18.2021
Ernie Lombardi
A story about the triumphs and setbacks by the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Catcher. Special thanks to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.12.2021
Eddie Klep
Eddie Kelp and Jackie Robinson had one thing in common. The color barrier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.17.2021
Willie Keeler
Wee Willie Keeler was one of the smallest players to play the game, standing 5 feet 4½ inches and weighing 140 pounds One of the greatest contact hitters of all time and notoriously hard to strike out, Keeler has the best strikeout...
02.10.2021
Ray Chapman
In August of 1920 Indian's shortstop Ray Chapman came up against Yankee pitcher Carl Mays. #Yankees #Indians #MLB #fastball #tragedy #sports #baseball To learn more, or talk with likeminded baseball fans, join the Dead Ball Discussion Group on Facebook. Sources: ...
01.12.2021
The Three Amigos
Three best friends and rising stars who would not live to see their promise fulfilled. #Cardinals #Brewers #WWI #Ohio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.27.2020
Harry Agganis - The Golden Greek
This is the story of Harry Agganis - The Golden Greek. #Boston #RedSox #Terriers #tragedy #MLB Sources: https://www.baseball-almanac.com/deaths/harry_agganis_obituary.shtml https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3608/harry-agganis https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/harry-agganis/ https://lynnjournal.com/2018/06/28/harry-agganis-story-reads-like-a-greek-myth/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Agganis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Zauchin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.11.2020
Fred Hutchinson
The life and career of Fred Hutchinson #Tigers #Reds #MLB #WWII #Cardinals #Detroit #Cincinnati #Rainiers #HutchAward Sources: https://tht.fangraphs.com/the-final-year-of-fred-hutchinsons-life/ https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2019/7/5/20682442/how-fred-hutchinson-saved-baseball-in-seattle-mariners https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=hutchfr01 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10707/frederick-charles-hutchinson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emil_Sick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.17.2020
Eddie Gaedel
Eddie Gaedel, a little person known for a string of celebrity gigs, became a participant in one of the most outlandish publicity stunts in baseball history, when in 1951, he came to bat for the hapless St. Louis Browns. Although...
09.28.2020
Lou Gehrig
Yankee legend Lou Gehrig. The Dead Ball Podcast is created by Tim Scott. This week’s episode was written by Nina Innsted and Tim Scott. Chuck Walters is our technical consultant and audio editor. If you’re enjoying the podcast, take...
09.10.2020
Roberto Clemente
The short life and impressive career of Roberto Clemente #Clemente #21 #Pirates #MLB #Baseball #Pittsburgh Dead Ball is created by Tim Scott. Written by Nina Innsted Researched by Haley Gray and Tim Scott. Technical Consultant/Audio production by Chuck...
08.20.2020
Umpire Steve Palermo
The life and abbreviated career of major league umpire Steve Palermo. The Dead Ball Podcast is created by Tim Scott. This week’s episode was written by Nina Innsted and Tim Scott. Chuck Walters is our technical consultant and audio editor. Sources:...
08.05.2020
Charles “Holly” Hollocher
Charles “Holly” Hollocher’s short life and a meteoric baseball career with the Chicago Cubs was filled with triumph, mystery and ultimately sorrow. #StLouis #3ILeague #Chicago #Cubs #MLB #Baseball Sources: Find a grave Medium Daily lllini ...
07.21.2020
Arky Vaughn
Arky Vaughn was a nine time all star and the premier shortstop in the National League from 1932 until 1948. Vaughn spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates although he also played several years for the great Brooklyn...
07.08.2020
Sam Rice
Washington Nationals star Sam Rice overcame tragedy and WWI to become one of the most talented and beloved players in major league history. The Dead Ball Podcast is created by Tim Scott. This week’s episode was written by Nina Innsted...
06.30.2020
Ed Delahantey
The life, career and mysterious death of one of early baseball’s most interesting characters Big Ed Delahanty. #Senators #Giants Dead Ball was created by Tim Scott. Hosted by Nina Innsted. Technical Advisor and audio support by Chuck Walters. ...
06.23.2020
Addie Joss
This week's episode covers the brilliant career and untimely demise of one of Cleveland's finest players, Addie Joss. #Wisconsin #Ohio #Cleveland #Naps The Dead Ball podcast was created by Tim Scott. Hosted by Nina Innsted. Chuck Walters is our...
06.06.2020
Dan Quisenberry
The life, death and career of Dan Quisenberry. #Royals #KC #MLB The Dead Ball podcast was created by Tim Scott. Hosted by Nina Innsted. Chuck Walters is our audio editor and technical consultant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.19.2020
Helen Ruth
Special guest host Nina Innsted joins us to discuss the life and mysterious death of the Babe's first wife, Helen Ruth. Dead Ball is written and created by Tim Scott. For more information about baseball history visit - https://sabr.org/...
04.28.2020
Episode 56: Brian Mazone
MUSIC Sad Marimba Planet by Lee Rosevere The Secret to Growing Up by Lee Rosevere All music used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons...
04.18.2020
Epiode 55: Gil Hodges
Many feel Gil Hodges is one of the greatest players never to have been inducted into The Baseball Hall of Fame.
03.28.2020
Episode 54: Pete Gray
Pete Gray lost his arm, in a car accident, as a small boy ,but he was still able to make it to the Major Leagues.
03.02.2020
Toni Stone
Toni Stone: The first woman to play in a men's professional league. Hosted by Nina Innsted, written and created by Tim Scott. For more information on Toni Stone, visit https://sabr.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.