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Sean and Eds record remotely from the woods in McKellar, Ontario. Sean goes back to back once again with a story from recent baseball history. A story that tells how a rag tag team came together to give a fanbase a glimpse of glory for the first time in nearly two decades. Who then regressed slightly, but then were galvanized in surprising fashion, enough to beat the Giants and an otherworldly performance by Barry Bonds, who none could argue could've still won World Series MVP in a losing effort.
We said we'd do it and it's finally here. Listen up as Sean tells the ridiculous history that is the life of Charles Finley. A man who's renegade departure from Kansas City left a ripple effect across the major leagues, his building of a dynasty despite his hard headed ways that would derail a less lucky man. Tune In Now.
Sean and Eds were short on studio time this week but still bring you an addendum story to illustrate the strange priorities of the famously eccentric Rube Waddell on a wild night of dancing with the famous Toronto born shortstop Arthur Irwin.
Eds recounts the life and times of Hammerin Hank Greenberg, the Tigers Superstar Slugger who led Detroit to two World Series. In 1938 Greenberg chased Babe Ruth's home run record all summer long and saw a large spike in walk rate late in the season. Historic rumours allege anti-semitism and some statistical data can point to that conclusion however, some data also proves that correlation may not always equal causation.
Sean gets creative himself in this episode and veers off the base line, surprising Eds with some behind the scenes tales from the set of one of his favourite movies; Major League. Tune in for the stories that may have inspired the film's premise, how the actors were cast, who could actually play, and who may have crossed the foul lines.
Eds switches it up and surprises Sean with a story from culinary history that exists on the fringes of baseball. Listen up to hear the history of the famous ballpark tubular meat treat and where its okay to call it a frank and where to call it a wiener.
Sean tells Eds the story of local Toronto shortstop Arthur Irwin and his crazy life through the game of baseball, from his days as a player to an accomplished scout. Always a controversial figure, dark secrets of Irwin's life came to light after his questionable death.
Listen up for the conclusion of the John M. Ward and his Players League Saga. You've heard all of the drama leading up to the seasons Opening Day. Now tune in to hear Eds tell Sean how the conflicting schedules affected the competing Leagues and how a little bit of deception goes a long way.
Eds answers back with the first part of his own Back 2 Back Episode Jack. Sean listens in to the story of John Montgomery Ward and his leadership through the formation of the Players League. A circuit meant to compete directly with the National League and to raise the status of players from mere employees to entrepreneurs.
Sean goes back to back and brings Eds a new player profile that is sure to be as entertaining as Lenny Randle himself. Tune in for the story of a man of many hats, a jack of all trades, and an advocate for baseballs growth on the Italian west coast. Its sure to 'blow' you away.
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