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 Engineer: Thadd Scott

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 Engineer: Thadd Scott

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

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