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PODCAST

This Week In Baseball History

Mike Bates and Bill Parker

This Week In Baseball History is a weekly podcast devoted to the history of baseball, hosted by Mike Bates and Bill Parker, the co-founders of The Platoon Advantage and writers on many fine websites.

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All Episodes

01:02:20

Episode 199 - Fleet Week

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/04/29

While his name is familiar to baseball history fans, the life of Moses Fleetwood Walker, the first acknowledged African-American man to play Major League Baseball, is not. On the 137th anniversary of his debut, Mike and Bill look back on that life, at the efforts of Cap Anson and other bigots to stop his career and ban other black players from the pro ranks, and the effect that treatment had on Fleet in his later years. Plus, happy birthday to Granny Hamner and Russ Ford!

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02:49:13

Episode 198 - Zoom Hangout #13 - Statcast Edition...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/04/24

We're temporarily bypassing Zoom Hangout #12 to talk with MLB.com's Mike Petriello, who will be on ESPN2 on Sunday, April 25th to broadcast the Sunday Night Baseball game between the Padres and Dodgers. It's going to be a fantastic show, so tune in to that as soon as you finish listening to his conversation with us!

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01:25:45

Episode 197 - Cleveland Big Four in '48 (with special...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/04/21

It only took two years for Bill Veeck to take Cleveland from the bottom of the AL standings too the top thanks, in large part to the contributions of Larry Doby, Bob Feller, and Satchel Paige. On the 73rd anniversary of the start of that historic season, we talk to special guest Luke Epplin (@LukeEpplin), whose new book "Our Team" weaves together the stories of these four baseball legends and the magical championship season they shared. Plus, happy birthday to Jesse Orosco and Duffy Lewis!

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Episode 196 - Hiram Bithorn Debuts

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/04/15

Puerto Rico has a vibrant and extensive history with the game of baseball. But their connection to the big leagues started with one pitcher, Hiram Bithorn, who debuted 79 years ago this week to become the first person from Puerto Rico to play in the majors. Mike and Bill look at his truncated life and career, and how both ended far too soon. Plus, happy birthday to Ted Sizemore and Barney McCosky!

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01:14:42

Episode 195 - Bud Selig and the Birth of the Brewers...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/04/08

Finishing the story they began last week, Mike and Bill follow the Seattle Pilots east to Milwaukee and profile the man who, in addition to stealing them away, became one of the most powerful men in the history of the game. Plus, happy birthday to Red Smith and Mike Epstein!

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01:18:14

Episode 194 - The Pilots Crash and Burn (Part 1 of 2)

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/04/01

51 years ago this week, if the story is to be believed, a truck waited at a rest area in the middle of Utah, waiting to find out if it should travel west or east. In the balance hung the hopes of two cities that each wanted a big league baseball team. In Part 1 of a two part episode, Mike and Bill look at the troubled first year of the Seattle Pilots and the messy process that left them on the verge of moving to Milwaukee. Plus, happy birthday to Gary Pettis and Tommy Holmes!

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02:55:00

Episode 193.5 - Zoom Hangout #11 - If You Can't Beat...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/03/25

We've encountered production delays this week, so in lieu of a regular episode, please enjoy our Zoom hangout from February with a pair guests, Christina DiNicola, Marlins beat reporter for MLB.com, and Dan Hayes, Twins beat reporter for The Athletic. The pair recount their starts in journalism and how they fell into beat reporting, what it takes to be successful at this challenging gig, and how the job has changed especially in the face of a global pandemic. Mike and Bill will be back with a

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01:25:39

Episode 193 - Roberto Clemente's Museum (with special...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/03/17

This week marks the 48th anniversary of Roberto Clemente's untimely election into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the second of two inductees to skip the five year waiting period. To mark the occasion, Mike and Bill talk to Duane Rieder of the Roberto Clemente Museum (@ClementeMuseum) in Pittsburgh to discuss his life and legacy, and the treasures he's collected from The Great One's life with the help of the Clemente family. Plus, happy birthday to Albie Fletcher and Butch Wynegar!

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01:12:01

Episode 192 - MJ Switches Sports

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/03/11

It seemingly came out of nowhere 27 years ago this week when the most famous athlete in the world, Michael Jordan, after having quit basketball the previous fall, announced his intention to try to become a big league ballplayer. It would prove a difficult road for Jordan, who still did far better than anyone could have predicted. Mike and Bill go through both his careers, why he made the switch when he did, and how it ended just as abruptly. Plus, happy birthday to Raul Mondesi and Jimmie Hall!

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01:16:10

Episode 191 - Andre Dawson's Gambit

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/03/04

After a decade in Montreal, Andre Dawson tried to get away from the artificial turf that was turning his knees to glass. But the Expos, and Major League Baseball, tried to keep him from doing that, colluding to force him to return. So, 34 years ago this week, Dawson handed the Cubs a signed blank contract and put his fate in their hands. Mike and Bill look back at how The Hawk got to that point, and how he was able to resurrect his career in Chicago. Plus, happy birthday to Lil Stoner and Ted

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01:15:26

Episode 190 - The CBA is AOK

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/02/25

In light of this weeks' adventurous comments by former Seattle Mariners President and CEO John Mather, and on the 53rd anniversary of its signing, the first collective bargaining agreement takes center stage this week, as Mike and Bill talk about how it came about, what was in it, how much the owners hated it, and how that hatred led to decades of labor strife that we're still feeling the effects of this week and that could threaten the 2022 season. Plus, happy birthday to J.T. Snow and John

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Episode 189 - Hitting a Homer

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/02/17

We all dream of getting the chance to win the big game in the bottom of the ninth and coming up with the big hit. Darryl Strawberry had that chance in 1992, only to see that chance stolen from him when he was removed for a pinch hitter. Mike and Bill cover the controversial decision, everything that led up to it, and how it ultimately turned out. Plus, happy birthday to Pretzels Getzien and John Mayberry Sr!

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01:05:36

Episode 188 - Nap Lajoie Jumps Ship

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/02/11

Napoleon Lajoie was among the best players in baseball when, 120 years ago this week, he jumped to the American League, almost singlehandedly validating it as a major league enterprise. His decision would be fought in the courts until the leagues made peace, but afterwards he served as the first star in the upstart organization. Mike and Bill look back on Lajoie's career and why, more than a century later, one of the best hitters in baseball history has largely been forgotten. Plus, happy birthday

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01:24:12

Episode 187 - The Indomitable Henry Aaron

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/02/05

Henry Louis Aaron was known as the Home Run King. But he was so much more, including perhaps the most perfect ballplayer ever to take the field and a powerful figure whose example and excellence has influenced generations of players who came after him. In the wake of his passing, Mike and Bill look back on his incredible life beyond his pursuit of Babe Ruth. Also, happy birthday to Paul Blair and Don Buford.

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03:03:22

Episode 186.5 - Zoom Hangout #10: Get A Load of that...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/02/03

Due to a production delay, we're presenting our Zoom Hangout episode from January, featuring a fantastic conversation with special guest Cory Provus, the radio voice of the Minnesota Twins for the last nine seasons, about broadcasting and working with legends like Bob Uecker and Ron Santo. Mike and Bill will be back later in the week with their memorial of Henry Aaron, a man too great to be rushed.

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01:07:57

Episode 186 - The life and times of Don Sutton

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/01/28

It's safe to say that Don Sutton got less attention than any other member of the 300 win club. But that's how he liked it, preferring to play the working hero to the superstar. As yet another Hall of Famer falls, Mike and Bill look back on the Sutton's life and legacy of 50 years in the game, and how it was possible for a member of the 300 win club to have been so underappreciated in his time. Plus, happy birthday to Steve Sax and Dave Brain.

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01:16:25

Episode 185 - The Ty Cobb (of the Federal League)

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/01/20

Benny Kauff was the best hitter in the Federal League and, 115 years ago this week, got the chance to prove he was the best in baseball, when he signed with the Giants. His baseball career came to an abrupt end, however, 99 years ago this week, when an appellate court upheld Commissioner Landis's right to ban him for life. Mike and Bill take on Kauff's meteoric rise and fall, and come away with more questions than they started with. Plus, happy birthday to Camilo Pascual! And Mike talks about Chili

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03:03

Episode 184.5 - Cory Time

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/01/16

Just a quick promo to let all of our subscribers know about the cool guest we're having on the Zoom Hangout on Wed, January 20th at 9:00 EST, 6:00 PST: radio voice of the Minnesota Twins Cory Provus. If you're interested in joining us to talk with Cory about his time working with Bob Uecker, how one trains to become a broadcaster, and his philosophy behind the mic, you can sign up at patreon.com/TWIBH.

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01:19:55

Episode 184 - The Long Life of Tommy Lasorda

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/01/14

They don't make 'em like Tommy Lasorda anymore. And we mean that in the both the best and worst way possible. One of the biggest characters in baseball history, the legendary Dodgers manager left this Earth at the age of 93, leaving behind a complicated legacy. Mike and Bill tease out his unlikely path to becoming possibly the most famous manager in the history of baseball, and the specter that hangs over a life that is, mostly, fondly remembered. Plus, happy birthday to Terry Forster and Richard

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01:12:35

Episode 183 - Red Ruffing Goes to War

This Week In Baseball History ·

2021/01/07

Despite being nearly 40, with a family, and missing four toes on one foot, 83 years ago this week Red Ruffing was inducted into the US Army for World War II. It was unexpected to say the least. Mike and Bill kick off Season 5 by looking back on the life and career of a mostly forgotten great Yankee to find out how he went from disappointment to the Hall of Fame, and why the Army wanted him to begin with. Plus, happy birthday to Earl Battey and Gus Suhr!

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