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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

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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51:04

15 Big Ed Delahanty and The Baseball Project

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/04/29

Sean and Eds welcome their good friend JP to the show all the way from the West Coast on a conference call to the bullpen. Eds throws the old Uncle Charlie and tackles two subjects in one great story that not only explores the catalog of a band as skilled in storytelling as the game itself, but one that also takes an interesting look at one of baseball's sadly misremembered stars.

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37:13

14 The CPL, Jesse Cole, and the Savannah Bananas

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/04/15

Sean digs into the relatively young story of the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate wood bat league with some colourful characters throughout its short history.

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44:48

13 Jimmy Piersall

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/04/01

Eds pulls the sting and changes things up at the last minute and tells the life story of misunderstood outfielder Jimmy Piersall. One of the most talented fielders in his day, his playful demeanour caused him some trouble that ultimately kept his worst demons at bay.....for the most part.

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45:26

12 The Baseball Rule: Death at The Diamond

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/03/18

To shine light on something taking place in the game this season (we hope) Sean tells Eds a collection of stories about some unlucky fans, lawsuits, and a century long battle over safety. TUNE IN NOW!

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50:19

11 Charles Radbourn

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/03/04

Listen in as Eds tells Sean another story from the 19th century. One of the craftiest men to ever take the mound and surly as hell. Charles Radbourn would go on to set MLB records, impossible to match today, and be the first to be captured flipping the bird.

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39:31

10 Mamie "Peanut" Johnson

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/02/19

Sean and Eds welcome a guest to the studio for the first time to share in the doing of baseball. listen in as Sean tells the story of Mamie Johnson, a scrappy young lady who silenced a lot of doubters on her way to the professional ranks. Selected Reading: A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie Peanut Johnson by Michelle Y. Green

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31:55

9 Marty Bergen

Sean and Eds Do Baseball ·

2020/02/05

Eds tells the tale of Marty Bergen, a gifted catcher from the early days of Major League Baseball who may have gone down as one of the greats if he could've gotten the proper help to escape his demons.

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