dead ball - tragedies in baseball history
dead ball - tragedies in baseball history
This podcast explores the lives of baseball players who died tragically young.Follow the podcast:
Herb Score
Description: In 1955, Herb Score set the all-time rookie record with 245 Strike Outs. A record that stood for nearly 30 Years. Herb Score was named the American League Rookie of the Year that season. It looked as if the hard throwing, left hander was headed for a hall of fame career. That all …
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Roy Halladay
Roy "Doc" Halladay threw a Perfect Game and a No-Hitter in the same season. Claimed by two cities as their hero in cleats, Doc was loved and revered. Dead Ball created by: Tim Scott Episode writer and audio editor: Thadd Scott Episode read by: Nina Innsted --- Music used in this episode is li…
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Gary Carter
Gary Carter was one of the best to ever don a catcher's mask. Beloved by teammates and fans alike, he was one of a kind. Gary's love for the game was unparalleled. When he crouched behind plate, it wasn't just Home- it was home.
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The Cuban Comet
in 1955, Sandy Amaros made one of the greatest catches in World Series history. A few years later, he was out of baseball and his world began to fall apart. Hosted by: Nina Innsted Written by: Tim Scott Audio Engineer: Thadd Scott
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Tyler Skaggs
Tyler Skaggs was on his way to becoming a big name in Major League Baseball, he had all the tools and opportunities any young player could ask for. But Tyler's story ended all too abruptly when a drug overdose took his life. Deadball -Tragedies in Baseball Created by Tim Scott Written and Produce…
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Black Saturday
On August 8, 1903, a large crowd gathered at Shibe Park in Philadelphia to watch a doubleheader between the Braves and Phillies. During the second game, a balcony collapsed, leading to the worst disaster in American Sports history. Hosted by: Nina Instead Written by: Tim Scott Sound Enginee…
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Almost Perfect
On June 2, 2010, Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Armando Galarraga came within one out of tossing a perfect game. The perfect game was broken up due to a bad call by first base umpire Jim Joyce. What happened next, can teach us all something about forgiveness and sportsmanship.
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Rube Waddell
Rube had a career 2.16 earned run average, with 50 shutouts and 261 complete games. He also behaved erratically and had a huge drinking problem.
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Umpires
John Patrick McSherry (September 11, 1944 – April 1, 1996) Eric Eugene Gregg (May 18, 1951 – June 5, 2006)
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Lucky Lohrke and the Spokane Bus Tragedy
Lucky Lohrke managed to be in the right place at the right time. His teammates were not so fortunate.
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