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Sean and Eds Do Baseball

Sean and Eds Do Baseball is a bi-weekly baseball history podcast where two friends take turns telling each other a story from the history of the game.

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All Episodes

46:27

34 All American Girls Pt2 - The Post-War Years

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2021/01/27

Sean carries on telling Eds the exciting conclusion to the tale of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listen up to hear more about the hardships faced by the brave women of the league, their booming success through the post war years, and their eventual descent into relative obscurity, but most importantly how their time together on the diamond inspired them to make better lives for themselves.

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55:42

33 All American Girls - The War Years

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2021/01/20

Tune in as Sean tells the true story behind The All American Girls Professional Baseball League - most well known from the classic baseball movie "A League of Their Own.” It's the tale of an America on the brink of war. A time when women were forced to take on the task thought to be impossible at the time, replacing the men- at home, at work, and even on the ball field. Listen in to hear about the ludicrous rules imposed on these talented women, who despite some ill conceived notions of the

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39:39

32 One Million Little Pieces (of Candy)

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2021/01/06

Sean and Eds record remotely this time as the number of Covid-19 cases is on the rise. Sean listens through the power of the internet as Eds tells the tale of baseball's one millionth run scored, how 4 men had their chances to ink their name to the pages of oddball history and how the contest was decided by a foot race 2400 miles apart.

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46:42

31 Chick Stahl

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/12/23

Sean switches things up at the last minute and has to tell the story of Chick Stahl, one of baseball's forgotten greats who seemingly at the height of success suddenly fell from grace in one of the most terrible ways imaginable. What surprised many at the time, should have been seen all along.

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01:04:37

30 Lyman Bostock

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/12/09

Eds goes back to back once again from the fortified fortress of the Alliston studios to tell Sean the tale of a humble man who rose up against early criticism to become one of baseball's most highly touted prospects and sought after free agents, but ultimately whose generous nature brought him to the wrong place at the wrong time.

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34:46

29 World Series 1904: Johnson vs McGraw

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/11/25

Eds gets back in the box with the story of the World Series' early days. The Series as we know it today was agreed upon in 1903, but not by Ban Johnson and John McGraw. Two of baseball's most powerful men at the time who were stern adversaries cost the fans of the game the fall classic in 1904 because of, well, reasons I guess. Tune In

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57:47

28 Apes in The Outfield

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/11/11

Sean and Eds record remotely from the woods in McKellar, Ontario. Sean goes back to back once again with a story from recent baseball history. A story that tells how a rag tag team came together to give a fanbase a glimpse of glory for the first time in nearly two decades. Who then regressed slightly, but then were galvanized in surprising fashion, enough to beat the Giants and an otherworldly performance by Barry Bonds, who none could argue could've still won World Series MVP in a losing

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01:08:34

27 Charles Finley

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/10/28

We said we'd do it and it's finally here. Listen up as Sean tells the ridiculous history that is the life of Charles Finley. A man who's renegade departure from Kansas City left a ripple effect across the major leagues, his building of a dynasty despite his hard headed ways that would derail a less lucky man. Tune In Now.

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49:42

26 Giants, Pilots, and Beers. Oh My!

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/10/14

This is the story of a volatile era in baseball where expansion was quickly changing the landscape of Major League Baseball, and how one mans renegade actions started a chain of events that would ultimately bring to fruition the dream of another man north of the 49th parallel.

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18:42

Extra Innings 1 : The Chivalry of Rube Waddell

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/09/30

Sean and Eds were short on studio time this week but still bring you an addendum story to illustrate the strange priorities of the famously eccentric Rube Waddell on a wild night of dancing with the famous Toronto born shortstop Arthur Irwin.

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48:20

25 Hankus Pankus

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/09/16

Eds recounts the life and times of Hammerin Hank Greenberg, the Tigers Superstar Slugger who led Detroit to two World Series. In 1938 Greenberg chased Babe Ruth's home run record all summer long and saw a large spike in walk rate late in the season. Historic rumours allege anti-semitism and some statistical data can point to that conclusion however, some data also proves that correlation may not always equal causation.

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47:31

24 Major League

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/09/02

Sean gets creative himself in this episode and veers off the base line, surprising Eds with some behind the scenes tales from the set of one of his favourite movies; Major League. Tune in for the stories that may have inspired the film's premise, how the actors were cast, who could actually play, and who may have crossed the foul lines.

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38:08

23 Hot Dogs

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/08/19

Eds switches it up and surprises Sean with a story from culinary history that exists on the fringes of baseball. Listen up to hear the history of the famous ballpark tubular meat treat and where its okay to call it a frank and where to call it a wiener.

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49:23

22 Arthur Irwin

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/08/05

Sean tells Eds the story of local Toronto shortstop Arthur Irwin and his crazy life through the game of baseball, from his days as a player to an accomplished scout. Always a controversial figure, dark secrets of Irwin's life came to light after his questionable death.

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37:25

21 John Montgomery Ward and The Brotherhood War Part 2

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/07/22

Listen up for the conclusion of the John M. Ward and his Players League Saga. You've heard all of the drama leading up to the seasons Opening Day. Now tune in to hear Eds tell Sean how the conflicting schedules affected the competing Leagues and how a little bit of deception goes a long way. Once again the majority of this research came from an excellent essay by Ethan Lewis entitled "A Structure To Last Forever":The Players' League And The Brotherhood War of 1890. Please check it out

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45:40

20 John Montgomery Ward and The Brotherhood War

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/07/08

Eds answers back with the first part of his own Back 2 Back Episode Jack. Sean listens in to the story of John Montgomery Ward and his leadership through the formation of the Players League. A circuit meant to compete directly with the National League and to raise the status of players from mere employees to entrepreneurs. The majority of this research came from an excellent essay by Ethan Lewis entitled "A Structure To Last Forever":The Players' League And The Brotherhood War of 1890. Please check

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53:49

19 Lenny Randle

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/06/24

Sean goes back to back and brings Eds a new player profile that is sure to be as entertaining as Lenny Randle himself. Tune in for the story of a man of many hats, a jack of all trades, and an advocate for baseballs growth on the Italian west coast. Its sure to 'blow' you away.

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32:13

18 Brien Taylor

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/06/10

Sean tells Eds the story of Brien Taylor. The young prospect who was quick to rise up the list of names on the clipboards of Yankee scouts in the early 90's. Taylor was drafted with much pomp and circumstance, and could be thought of as a missing cast member of the late 90's Yankee dynasty. Listen in to find why Eds, and a lot of fans outside of New York have never heard of this 1st overall pick.

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39:02

17 Harvey Haddix and The Greatest Game Ever Pitched

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/05/27

Sean and Eds stay 6 feet apart and Eds tells Sean of the greatest pitching performance in the history of baseball. Unmatched to this day, and basically invisible within the MLB record books, Eds attempts to give more credit where credit is due.

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40:25

16 Terrible Tim Hurst

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/05/13

Sean and Eds welcome dear friend Maxx into the studio to hear another story from the 1890's. However, in a change up from the typical player profiles they have done Sean tells the origins of umpiring in baseball, and focuses on a man who one could consider a frontiersman behind the backstops.

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