Short Hops & Tall Tales

SH 10 - Williams, Hemingway, & Oscar Charleston


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This week, Brandon and Noah uncover Ted Williams' double-life as a Hall of Fame fly fisherman, and his connections to both the San Diego Padres and American novelist Ernest Hemingway! Brandon also explores the legendary career of Hall of Famer Oscar Charleston, one of the greatest players of all time. 
PLUS: Operation: Get Mike Trout to October is underway!
 
Timestamps:
01:46 Ted Williams: Fishing Legend
03:40 Ted the Hitter
06:10 Ted's San Diego roots
14:18 Ernest Hemingway
14:10 Pickoff Trivia!
21:34 Oscar Charleston
35:24 Operation: Get Mike Trout to October
 
Oscar Charleston: The Life and Legend of Baseball's Greatest Forgotten Player [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/oscar-charleston-jeremy-beer/1130823821]by Jeremy Beer
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Short Hops & Tall TalesBy Noah Scott, Brandon Riddle

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