Arky Vaughn was a nine time all star and the premier shortstop in the National League from 1932 until 1948. Vaughn spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates although he also played several years for the great Brooklyn Dodgers teams of the 1940s. Vaughn retired from baseball in 1948. He would lose his life a short time later. The Dead Ball podcast was created by Tim Scott. This weeks episode was written and hosted by Nina Innsted. Chuck Walters is our technical advisor and audio engineer. Please join us on Facebook. #pirates #dodgers.

For more information on baseball history visit https://sabr.org/

<p>Arky Vaughn was a nine time all star and the premier shortstop in the National League from 1932 until 1948. Vaughn spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates although he also played several years for the great Brooklyn Dodgers teams of the 1940s. Vaughn retired from baseball in 1948. He would lose his life a short time later. The Dead Ball podcast was created by Tim Scott. This weeks episode was written and hosted by Nina Innsted. Chuck Walters is our technical advisor and audio engineer. Please join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1044088819054556/">Facebook</a>. #pirates #dodgers.<br><br>For more information on baseball history visit <a href="https://sabr.org/">https://sabr.org/</a></p>

This podcast explores the lives of baseball players who died tragically young.

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