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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

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Episode 129 - Ron Santo Stays In Chicago

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/12/12

One of the greatest Cubs of all time, Ron Santo was almost traded out of his beloved adopted home 46 years ago this week, but turned the tables on his team, becoming the first player to invoke his 10-and-5 rights and forced a trade to the other side of town. Mike and Bill recount the life and career of the self-professed biggest Cubs fan in the world, even when his team and fans weren't always his biggest fans. Plus, happy birthday to Clyde Kluttz and Jay Bell!

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Episode 128.5 - Jen Mac Ramos Needs Help

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/12/05

Please, if you can donate to help our friend Jen, who is in a very bad situation after being hit by a drunk driver. https://www.gofundme.com/f/drunk-driver-casualties-helping-a-couple

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56:14

Episode 128 - Dick Allen Won't Go to Atlanta

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/12/04

Dick Allen was one of the most controversial players of all time, a deeply and often unfairly maligned slugger whose own fans booed him mercilessly. Responding to a listener request, Mike and Bill recount Allen's tumultuous and Hall of Fame-worthy career on the 45th anniversary of his refusal to be report after being traded to the Braves. Plus, happy birthday to Gus Mancuso and Kevin Appier.

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58:43

Episode 127 - Monty Stratton Is Thankful To Be Alive

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/11/28

Monty Stratton was on the way to a distinguished career when a hunting trip abruptly turned into a battle for his career, and for his life. Mike and Bill recount the accident that altered his path forever, and the amazing comeback that was literally something out of Hollywood. Plus, happy birthday to Howard Johnson and Richie Hebner!

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01:08:29

Episode 126 - Albert Belle Signs a Big Deal

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/11/21

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Dorothy Seymour Mills. It's probably not fair to say that Albert Belle was misunderstood. But it is fair to say he made anyone who wanted to understand him regret trying. But he was as much a dynamic force at the plate as he was a disruptive one away from it who, 23 years ago this week, signed the richest deal in baseball history. Mike and Bill trace his career, the incidents that came to overshadow much of his talent, and the abrupt and disappointing end

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01:06:40

Episode 125 - Every Marlin Must Go!

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/11/14

Normally, of course, when a club wins the World Series, it inspires so much good will that it forges a generation of new permanent fans for a club. But, Wayne Huizenga's fire sale in the wake of the 1997 win, which began with the trade of Moises Alou 22 years ago this week, poisoned Miami forever after. Mike and Bill look back on the Marlins early history, their incredible championship run, and their shameful selloff. Plus, happy birthday to Jimmy Dykes and Dan Petry!

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01:08:36

Episode 124 - Girls Win One Off the Diamond (with...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/11/07

From its founding in 1939 through 1973, Little League Baseball refused to let girls play, and was deeply and intransigently committed to that position until a New Jersey court decision forced them to relent only 46 years ago this week. Mike and Bill look back on the history of women and girls playing baseball prior to that decision and the suit that forced Little League Baseball to welcome girls. They are also joined by Dr. Justine Siegal (@justinebaseball) of Baseball For All to discuss her journey

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01:27:16

Episode 123 - Buzzie Bavasi's New Job (with special...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/10/31

Few men in baseball have been as universally beloved as Buzzie Bavasi, who took over the Dodgers front office 69 years ago this week. Joining Mike and Bill to discuss Buzzie's life and 45 year career is his son, Bob Bavasi of Japanball.com. Plus, happy birthday to Brad Radke and Mickey Rivers!

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01:07:35

Episode 122 - John Updike Witnesses and Publishes a...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/10/24

John Updike is often celebrated for having written The Great American Novel, but he also may have written The Great American Essay, which was published 59 years ago this week. Printed in The New Yorker, "Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu," is a tribute to The Great American Hitter, Ted Williams, beautifully describing The Splendid Splinter's final game. Mike and Bill look back on Williams's late career, the life of Updike, the essay itself, and its incredible staying power. Plus, happy birthday to Ned

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01:03:17

Episode 121 - The Mets Are Finally Amazin'

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/10/16

It was only seven years before the Mets won their first championship, but it must have seemed like 70, as they struggled to not to lose 100 games every year. But 50 years ago this week, they finally did, finishing off a miracle season by felling the mighty Orioles in five games. Mike and Bill go through the early history of the Mets and their amazin' championship season. Plus, happy birthday to Eddie Yost and Al Brazle!

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01:28:08

Episode 120 - The Black Sox Lose On Purpose (with...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/10/09

We've talked about the conspiracy and we've talked about the trial, but this week, on the anniversary of the last out of the 1919 World Series, Mike and Bill talk to SABR Director of Editorial Content and Black Sox expert Jacob Pomrenke (@buckweaver) about the Series itself, what plays were suspect, and how little we actually know about how exactly the dirty Sox accomplished their mission. Plus, happy birthday to Doc Crandall and Donie Bush!

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27:37

Episode 119 - The 1962 Mets Finally Get It Over With

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/10/02

The first-year expansion Mets of 1962 are, famously, one of the worst teams of all time, and may well be the worst team to suit up since the turn of the last century. In this shorter, solo episode, Bill tells the story of the Mets' dismal season through their final game, 57 years ago this week, which included a particularly weird and appropriate eighth-inning triple play. Also, continuing the Mets theme, happy birthday to Dave Magadan (who happens to have been born on that very day)!

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01:17:39

Episode 118 - The Life and Death of Lyman Bostock

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/09/26

Lyman Bostock was one of the most dynamic young stars in the American League, compared favorably with Rod Carew and predicted to win multiple batting titles. He was one of the early benefactors of free agency, was quickly becoming one of the most popular players in the game, and may have been on a Hall of Fame track. But 41 years ago this week, Bostock was the victim of a senseless shooting and died, leaving his fans wondering what might have been. Mike and Bill look back on his brilliant career

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01:05:55

Episode 117 - The Rocket Takes Off

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/09/19

There have been four pitchers to strike out 20 batters in a game, but only one of them did it twice, and the second time that happened, 23 years ago this week, was the last great start he'd make as a member of the Red Sox. At a patron's request, Mike and Bill look at the good, the bad, and the ugly in Clemens' Hall of Fame-worthy career, and talk about why no one should feel sorry if he never is inducted. Plus, happy birthday to Stuffy McInnis and Nick Altrock!

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Episode 116 - Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker Are Joined

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/09/12

Ruth and Gehrig. Brett and White. Mays and McCovey. There have been so many great pairs of teammates in baseball history. But none of them played together as long or as often as Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker, who began their HoF-worthy careers in the same game 42 years ago this week. Mike and Bill trace their excellent and often overlooked time together that propelled the Tigers back to prominence and lament Whitaker's exclusion from Cooperstown. Plus, happy birthday to Mark Prior and Bernie

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01:23:16

Episode 115 - Joe Bauman, Steve Dalkowski and Their...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/09/01

We spend so much time talking about the most famous and greatest players to star in the major leagues. But there was a time when our country was full of stars in every small town. For the 65th and 62nd anniversaries, respectively, of Joe Baumann breaking the single season pro HR record and Steve Dalkowski K'ing 24 and BBing 18, we talk to @GaylonWhite about his new book, Left on Base in the Bush Leagues. Plus, happy birthday to Claudell Washington and Carmen Fanzone.

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Episode 114 - Gaylord Perry Gets Caught

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/08/21

It took 21 years and 742 starts, but 37 years ago this week, Gaylord Perry was finally caught greasing up a baseball. Or was he? In response to a Patreon request from Jim Gatton, Mike and Bill examine the life and career of baseball's most beloved, and most unrepentant, cheater, and try to figure out the secrets that the Hall of Fame righty still won't reveal. Plus, happy birthday to Wally Schang and Lonnie Frey!

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58:16

Episode 113 - Dave Dravecky Tries to Come Back

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/08/14

Dave Dravecky's comeback was described as something out of a storybook. It was a miracle. It was short-lived as, 30 years ago this week, his attempt to return from cancer surgery on his pitching arm ended on the mound in the most gruesome way imaginable. Mike and Bill look back on the career of Dravecky, what made his comeback so easy to root for, and the end of his career so heartbreaking. Plus, happy birthday to Sid Gordon and Danny Murphy!

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01:03:58

Episode 112 - Jack Coombs and Ed Walsh Are Unbeatable...

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/08/07

Two of the best pitchers of the Dead Ball Era faced off 109 years ago this week, putting up matching goose eggs for 16 innings before the game between the Athletics and White Sox was called on a account of darkness. It serves as a perfect jumping off point to discuss the fantastic new graphic non-fiction book Baseball Epic: Famous and Forgotten Stars of the Dead Ball Era with author and illustrator Jason Novak. Plus, happy birthday to Claude Osteen!

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01:03:39

Episode 111 - Pete Rose Stops Streaking

This Week In Baseball History ·

2019/08/01

Pete Rose has become one of the most polarizing and controversial figures in baseball history. But before that, he was the brash and charismatic star of one of the greatest teams in baseball history. And 41 years ago this week, Rose's 44 game hitting streak was snapped by the Atlanta Braves. At the request of Patreon supporter Steve Harmon, we dig into the rise and prime of one of baseball's most over and underrated players. Plus happy birthday to Dick Simpson and Joe Nuxhall.

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