Baseball by the Book

Episode 208: "July 2, 1903"

07.02.2019 - By Justin McGuirePlay

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Big Ed Delahanty, a slugging, hard-drinking outfielder, was one of baseball's top superstars in the 1890s. But 116 years later, his death remains shrouded in mystery. Author Mike Sowell returns to the podcast to discuss Delahanty and the baseball wars of the late 19th century. To get a copy of the out-of-print book for $10, email Sowell at sowellm1 (at) mac.com. Featured song: "Mystery Train," Little Junior's Blue Flames.

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