Author Mike Sowell joins us to discuss his Casey Award-winning account of Ray Chapman's on-field death in 1920. Sowell's classic book takes an in-depth look at Chapman, Carl Mays, the 1920 pennant race and more. Featured song: "It's a Shame About Ray," by the Lemonheads.

Author Mike Sowell joins us to discuss his Casey Award-winning account of Ray Chapman's on-field death in 1920. Sowell's classic book takes an in-depth look at Chapman, Carl Mays, the 1920 pennant race and more. Featured song: "It's a Shame About Ray," by the Lemonheads.

Author Mike Sowell joins us to discuss his Casey Award-winning account of Ray Chapman's on-field death in 1920. Sowell's classic book takes an in-depth look at Chapman, Carl Mays, the 1920 pennant race and more. Featured song:&nbsp;"It's a Shame About Ray," by the Lemonheads.&nbsp;

Episode 171: "The Pitch That Killed"

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