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Baseball is America's national pastime. When we think of baseball, we think of players who had memorable careers such as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, and many more. Richie Ashburn's name may not be as instantly recognizable as those mentioned above, but he had a claim to fame which no other Major League Baseball player in history can make.
"Remember This?" is a listener supported podcast made possible by the contributions of individuals and institutions who believe in the mission of providing thoroughly researched stories. If you enjoy the "Remember This?" podcast, please donate by clicking the link above. Individuals and institutions who donate to "Remember This?" ensure that we are able to continue sharing real stories about real people with a twist. Donations of any size help advance this service. Click here to donate.
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Sources:
The New York Times, September 17, 1867, p.2.
Nash, Bruce, and Allan Zullo. Baseball Hall of Shame 3. New York, New York: Simon and Schuster, 1988.
Seideman, David. “Lady Struck Twice by Foul Balls Hit by Phillies' Richie Ashburn in the Same at Bat.” www.Forbes.com. Accessed May 6, 2020. https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidseideman/2017/09/21/richie-ashburn-once-struck-a-fan-twice-in-the-same-at-bat/#420790a73b72.
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By Brad DisonBaseball is America's national pastime. When we think of baseball, we think of players who had memorable careers such as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, and many more. Richie Ashburn's name may not be as instantly recognizable as those mentioned above, but he had a claim to fame which no other Major League Baseball player in history can make.
"Remember This?" is a listener supported podcast made possible by the contributions of individuals and institutions who believe in the mission of providing thoroughly researched stories. If you enjoy the "Remember This?" podcast, please donate by clicking the link above. Individuals and institutions who donate to "Remember This?" ensure that we are able to continue sharing real stories about real people with a twist. Donations of any size help advance this service. Click here to donate.
For more information about this and other episodes, please click here.
Sources:
The New York Times, September 17, 1867, p.2.
Nash, Bruce, and Allan Zullo. Baseball Hall of Shame 3. New York, New York: Simon and Schuster, 1988.
Seideman, David. “Lady Struck Twice by Foul Balls Hit by Phillies' Richie Ashburn in the Same at Bat.” www.Forbes.com. Accessed May 6, 2020. https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidseideman/2017/09/21/richie-ashburn-once-struck-a-fan-twice-in-the-same-at-bat/#420790a73b72.