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Backwards K Pod

An educational and biographical look, at the moments and personalities, that have been woven into the fabric of baseball. Backwards K Where We Collect Ballplayers And Their Stories

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44:29

U.S Presidents and Baseball

Backwards K Pod ·

2023/01/18

Almost every single U.S President has some sort of connection to the game of baseball, whether it was good, bad or indifferent. From tossing the opening day first pitch, hosting teams in the Oval Office, or even receiving free lifetime passes, Presidents and baseball go together like America and apple pie. A smashing duo, that goes all the way back to the One... George Washington who was seen playing, the adopted English game of Rounders, in camp, while his colonial militia rebels were trapped by

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01:06:40

History Of Mascots

Backwards K Pod ·

2023/01/10

The history of baseball mascots, goes all the way back to at least the 1880's. In those days, they weren't the cute, lovable, furry creations, we see in the modern game today. They were live humans or animals, and they were considered more like good luck charms. In 1964, baseball did away with live mascots, with the creation of Mr Met. The very first mascot as we understand them to be today. Soon after, other teams began jumping into the mascot game. The Phillies even enlisted the services of

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01:28:40

The 1989 Earthquake Series

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2023/01/03

At the end of the 1989 MLB season, and after 47 years of co-existence in the same baseball region. The San Francisco Giants were set to face off with the Oakland A's for baseball supremacy. With the A's jumping out to a quick two games to none advantage, the fans of the Giants were showing up in force at Candlestick Park, to support their team. Game three, October 17th, 1989, never got underway, as the baseball crazy region of Oakland and San Francisco, were rocked by an earthquake, measuring 6.9

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01:15:15

The Yankee Clipper; Joltin Joe DiMaggio

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2022/12/27

In 1968, songwriter Paul Simon asked the question, " Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio?" in the hit song, Mrs. Robinson. This week BKP host Jake Robinson, anectodotally re-ask the very same question, as Backwards K Pod does a deep dive into the history, and the mystique of Joltin Joe Dimaggio, the Yankee Clipper. He was one of those rare athletes like Babe Ruth, Muhammed Ali and Michael Jordan, who trancended sports, and became a part of the American conscience during the 20th Century. He was the

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01:12:22

Mr Baseball Bob Uecker

Backwards K Pod ·

2022/12/20

This week, BKP examines the life and times of Milwaukee Brewers radio and TV play by play announcer, Mr Baseball Bob Uecker. How does a former player who carries a -1 WAR a .200 batting average and 14 career home runs, in a six year mediocre career make it to the Baseball Hall Of Fame? By being one of the funniest, wittiest, storeytellers to ever grace the baseball universe, of course. The self depricating funnymen, who is almost always the butt of his own jokes, has forged a 50 year broadcasting

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01:14:38

Gaylord Perry

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2022/12/13

In 1966, the San Francisco Giants had a young, talented 27 year old pitcher, with unrealized potential, floundering as the eleventh man on a ten man man pitching staff. In his previous three seaons of big league ball, Gaylord Perry was mired in mediocrity with a 24-30 record and an ERA in the high fives. Thankfully, the Giants would trade for Braves pitcher, Bob Shaw, who taught the young Perry the ways of the infamous spitball. There were so many spitball pitcher in the 1960's, but no pitcher in

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52:09

New Comiskey Park/Guaranteed Rate Field

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2022/12/06

Guaranteed Rate Field debuted as New Comiskey Park in 1991, and over the past 30 years, has seen multiple name changes and plenty of renovations. The facility is the last of it's kind and it stands as a symbol of a bygone era. The stadium construction was approved, literally at the stroke of midnight, give or take a few minutes, under the threat of the Sox leaving for St Petersburg, Florida, if the deal wasn't approved. After years of intense criticism, the White Sox brass has worked hard to

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59:00

The Chicago 8 And The 1919 World Series

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2022/11/30

Over the years, baseball has produced many memorable famous teams. But this is the story of the games first infamous team, the 1919 Chicago White Sox. More than a century after the fact, the exact details of the affair known as the Black Sox Scandal remain to this day murky and subject to debate. But one central and undisputed truth endures. One of the most talented group of ballplayers, conspired with professional gangsters and mobsters to rig the outcome of the 1919 World Series

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44:14

The Hammer; Hank Aaron

Backwards K Pod ·

2022/11/23

This week we examine the life and career of one of the greatest ballplayers who ever lived, the Hammer Hank Aaron. The slew of awards won and records set, are but an underscore to his legacy. Here is a black man, who successfully challenged the record of a white player, who's baseball legacy borders on mythological. In the deep south, in the early 70's. And he did it under the threat of physical violence, with a poise so unshakeable, it still remains to this day, a study in professionalism

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01:05:15

One On One interview W/ Shea Hillenbrand Bonus Show

Backwards K Pod ·

2022/11/18

In this Backwards K Pod Bonus Show, Jake Robinson sits down for an honest and poignant one on one interview with former MLB All Star Shea Hillenbrand. Listen in as Shea gives an account of his childhood, his rise through the Major Leagues, and his abrupt retirement with millions of dollars on the table. What Happened? What went wrong for this reluctant superstore? Afre a harrowing near death experience in a van, Shea was forced to do a judicious, self-inventory which has led him to be a better

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51:00

Hiram Bithorn and Baseball In Puerto Rico

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2022/11/15

America is a melting pot and nowhere is it truer than Major League Baseball. More than a quarter of MLB players are of Hispanic heritage, and only the Dominican Republic produces more latino ballers than Puerto Rico. Baseball is rooted deeply in ther cultural DNA. Baseball is not just about the major leagues, it is their identity tied to being Puerto Rican. Their passion for the game, in many ways is a testament to the way the Puerto Rican flag tugs on the hearts of Island residents, as well as

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56:00

Skydome/Rogers Centre

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2022/11/08

Still Called Skydome by Blue Jays fans around the world, The Rogers Centre is home of Canada's only Major League Baseball fanchise. As the only sports and entertainment venue of her size and design in Canada, Rogers Center has hosted some of the greatest music concerts, Wrestlemania events, religious figures and inspirational leaders as well as MLB and CFL games. A veritable, tecnological and engineering marvel at the time of it's opening, as it was the first retractable roof stadium, allowing

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01:00:25

Kirby Puckett

Backwards K Pod ·

2022/11/01

On his way to the Majors, he outshined his teammates every step of the way. With the speed and power of a world class athlete, and a million dollar smile that could eclipse the sun, Kirby Puckett quickly established himself as one of the legends in Minnesota history, taking his place in the pantheon of Twins heroes like Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva and Rod Carew. His clutch skills on the diamond, made him one of the best all around players in the game, until glaucoma robbed him of his career and

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01:02:00

Kauffman Stadium

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2022/10/25

While Kauffman Stadium may be the sixth oldest stadium in the Major Leagues, it has remained one of the most picturesque ballparks in all of baseball. Originally called Royals Stadium, the venue broke away from the multi-purpose, cookie cutter stadiums of the day, and proposed something that was outside of the box thinking. How about building two stadiums virtually across the street from one another? One stadium to house the Royals baseball team and one to house the NFL Chiefs.... What a

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01:04:26

The Machine: Albert Pujols

Backwards K Pod ·

2022/10/18

As the season winds down on the 2022 season, the baseball universe says farewell, to arguably one of the greatest right hand sluggers to ever play the game. From his humble beginnings in the streets of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to his complete domination of Missouri High School baseball, to his journey through the pro ranks of baseball, Backwards K Pod presents the incredible story about the Rise Of The Machine.... Albert Pujols #AlbertPujols #StLouisCardinals #AnaheimAngels #TonyLaRussa

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53:15

Mr Padre; Tony Gwynn

Backwards K Pod ·

2022/10/11

No MLB icon, has a connection to his city, quite like Tony Gwynn. From his college days at San Diego University as a dominant two sport star in both basketball and baseball. To being drafted by the San Diego Padres in baseball as well as the San Diego Clippers of the NBA. To playing his entire 20 year career with the Friars and eventually returning to his college alma mater to coach baseball. This is the story of the late great Tony Gwynn, who would go onto become the greatest contact hitter of

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41:30

Josh Gibson

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2022/10/04

Many MLB fans of his day, called Josh Gibson the Black Babe Ruth of his day. To which Josh's fans would retort back that Babe Ruth, was actually, the White Josh GIbson. This week, I do a deep case study on the great Negro League iconic power hitting catcher, Josh Gibson. An Apocryphal story blended with truth, myth and the word of baseball fans, who have refused to let the memory of the Negro Leagues or their stars die.

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01:14:44

The History Of The Polo Grounds

Backwards K Pod ·

2022/09/27

The Complex history of the Polo Grounds, is not only a story about the various incarnations of this quirky baseball cathedral from yesteryear. It is also the story about the rise of pro sports in New York City. From !884 to 1962, five versions of the Polo Grounds, housed not only the New York Giants, but also the New York Metropolitans, one of the earliest American League teams. She would also be the home at some point for the New York Yankees. the New York Football Giants, the Mets and the Jets

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01:01:00

The Earl Of Baltimore; Earl Weaver

Backwards K Pod ·

2022/09/20

This week we examine the life and times of Earl Weaver, who frequently preached his baseball gospel of pitching, defense and the three run home run, as his stated formula for winning baseball games. The Hall of famer brought a tenacious fighting spirit and pragmatism to the Orioles dugout, and led the team to five !00 win seasons. Four American League Pennants, and a 1970 World Championship, all the while tormenting a whole generation of umpires along the way. The vertically challenged Earl with

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51:21

Harvey’s Wallbangers; 1982 Milwaukee Brewers

Backwards K Pod ·

2022/09/13

This week we will be cekebrating the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers. Going into the 1982 season, the Brewers had high hopes and and World Series aspirations, as their team of mostly homegrown talent, was showing signs of becoming an offensive juggernaut. However, a rough start to the season saw the Brew Crew sitting in sixth place in the American League East with a 23-24 record, 7 games behind the first place Tigers. General Manager Harry Dalton, would fire manager Buck Rogers, and replace him by

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