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 changed however, on May 7, 1957.

Written by: Tim Scott
Hosted by: Nina Innsted
Produced by: Thadd Scott

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 changed however, on May 7, 1957.
Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Nina Innsted Produced by: Thadd Scott

Herb Score

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

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Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound

Justin Lee: Halcyon Days

Dan Barracuda: Crimson Heart

Simon Folwar: A Little Breeze

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
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Music used in this episode is licensed from #Uppbeat
Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound
Justin Lee: Halcyon Days
Dan Barracuda: Crimson Heart
Simon Folwar: A Little Breeze

Roy Halladay

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. 

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.

Gary Carter

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 

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

The Cuban Comet

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 Produced by Thadd Scott
Voiced by Nina Innsted

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 Produced by Thadd Scott Voiced by Nina Innsted

Tyler Skaggs

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

Black Saturday

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.

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.

Almost Perfect

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. 

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.

Rube Waddell

John Patrick McSherry (September 11, 1944 – April 1, 1996)
Eric Eugene Gregg (May 18, 1951 – June 5, 2006)

John Patrick McSherry (September 11, 1944 – April 1, 1996) Eric Eugene Gregg (May 18, 1951 – June 5, 2006)

Umpires

Lucky Lohrke managed to be in the right place at the right time. His teammates were not so fortunate.

Lucky Lohrke managed to be in the right place at the right time. His teammates were not so fortunate.

Lucky Lohrke and the Spokane Bus Tragedy

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

dead ball - tragedies in baseball history

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