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Baseball Happenings Podcast

Searching for a podcast that celebrates baseball"s culture? Join Nick Diunte on the Baseball Happenings Podcast as we cover all of the bases with interviews from players, authors, and trendsetters. Join us on the web - www.baseballhappenings.net

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How Tom Qualters Went From Moneybags To Satchel...

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2025/01/01

Tom Qualters, pictured here on his 1955 Topps card, passed away February 15, 2024.In 1953, the Philadelphia Phillies gave pitching phenom Tom Qualters a $40,000 contract, immediately making him their highest paid player, eclipsing the combined salaries of his Hall of Fame teammates Richie Ashburn and Robin Roberts. The fresh-faced right-hander quickly earned the nickname “Moneybags” and became the poster boy for the bonus rule, which required teams to keep a player on the active roster if his bonus

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How Charlie Maxwell Quitting In Boston Fueled A...

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2024/12/29

Charlie Maxwell's journey to becoming a celebrated Major League Baseball player was marked by perseverance through adversity. The Detroit Tigers fan favorite made it to All-Star status after almost giving up on the game early in his career. Maxwell, a Paw Paw, Michigan legend, died December 27, 2024. He was 97.The Boston Red Sox initially signed Maxwell in 1947 after serving in World War II, and he excelled in the minors, particularly with the Louisville Colonels in Triple-A. However, his tenure

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How Chase Budinger Made The Transition From NBA Star...

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2024/07/29

Chase Budinger at the 2018 AVP NYC Open / Mpu DinaniFans watching the 2024 Paris Olympics see a familiar face in Chase Budinger, but playing in a less-than-familiar arena on the sand. The NBA veteran made the switch to beach volleyball in 2018 after seven-year NBA career, focusing on making the Olympics in his first love, beach volleyball.Below is a 2018 interview I conducted with Budinger in New York City, just as he started on his Olympic journey. We discussed his transition, as well as how he was

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Kusnick And Perfect Game's Legal Battle Raises...

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2024/07/15

The issue of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights has become a hottopic in the sports world, especially in collegiate athletics. However, the conversation around NIL rights is also gaining traction in youth sports, particularly concerning organizations like Perfect Game. Sports agent Josh Kusnick, who is ensnared in a lawsuit with Perfect Game, shed light on the pressing need for reform in a recent interview. Perfect Game originally hired Kusnick to develop NFTs and consult for their expansion

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DJ Mark The 45 King Exclusive Mix From The Formula...

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2023/10/21

DJ Groove Da MoastWe take a short break from the baseball happenings to salute two hip hop pioneers, DJ Mark The 45 King and DJ Groove Da Moast.Sadly, both DJs died within a week from each other in October 2023, but we have this gem from The Formula Radio Show archives connecting the two legends. In February 2005, DJ Mark The 45 King was the show's featured guest, masterfully spinning exclusive tracks from his personal archives.DJ Groove Da Moast (aka Fredy Blast) followed The 45 King with a tribute

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Roger Craig, 93, Helmed The Mound For Both The...

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2023/06/05

Roger Craig, the split-fingered fastball master, who was part of Brooklyn's only World Series championship in 1955, died June 4, 2023 at the age of 93. The 12-year major league veteran later became the long-time San Francisco Giants manager from 1985-1992.Roger Craig Throws Out First Pitch In 2012 At Citi Field / Mets I wrote the following piece below for Metsmerized Online after interviewing Craig when he returned to New York in 2012 to throw out the first pitch at Citi Field. He celebrated his

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Fred Valentine | Washington Senators Outfielder Dies...

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2022/12/28

Fred Valentine, former major league outfielder with the Washington Senators and Baltimore Orioles, died December 26, 2022 in Washington D.C. He was 87.Valentine grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where he excelled at Booker T. Washington High School in both baseball and football. A star quarterback and shortstop, he drew interest from multiple major league organizations out of high school; however, he decided to pursue his education at Tennessee A+I (now Tennessee State University).At his college

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Randy Savage | 'He Was A Pretty Darn Good Little...

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2022/12/21

In 1971, Mike Vail and Randy Poffo were anonymous teenagers at the entry level of the St. Louis Cardinals farm system, eagerly trying to navigate the murky depths of professional baseball. Both would go on to garner national attention for their athletic feats. However, only one of them made their calling on the diamond.At the time for Vail, it wasn’t immediately clear that they would each experience success in different arenas.“We were both real young, 18-19 years old,” Vail said during a recent

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Dave Hillman | Oldest Living Mets and Reds Player...

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2022/11/21

Darius Dutton “Dave” Hillman, a former major league pitcher and the oldest living member of the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets, died Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was 95.In eight big-league seasons spanning from 1955-1962, Hillman pitched for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, Reds and Mets, compiling a won-loss record of 21-37 with a 3.87 earned run average. Hillman’s best season with the Cubs was in 1959 when he posted an 8-11 mark and 3.58 ERA, completing four games

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Ted Schreiber, 84, Mets Infielder Made The Final Out...

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2022/09/18

Ted Schreiber experienced every Brooklyn boy’s dream, making it to the major leagues with the New York Mets in 1963 after playing at James Madison High School and St. John’s University. While Schreiber’s MLB career lasted only one season, he represented a rich lineage of ballplayers who cut their teeth at the Parade Grounds on the way to the pros. Sadly, Schreiber died September 8, 2022, at his Boynton Beach, Florida home. He was 84.Born July 11, 1938, Schreiber grew up a Brooklyn Dodgers fan,

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Ed Bauta, Cuban Pitcher With The New York Mets and...

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2022/07/09

Ed Bauta, a former Cuban pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets died July 6, 2022, at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, New Jersey. He was 87. With Bauta’s passing and the recent deaths of Leo Posada and Cholly Naranjo, only a few players remain who played in the Cuban Winter League prior to Castro’s takeover.The 6’3” right-handed pitcher grew up in the town of Florida in Cuba’s Camagüey province. He caught Pittsburgh Pirates scout Howie Haak’s attention at a 1955 tryout

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Cholly Naranjo | A Tribute To My Best Friend 1933-2022

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2022/01/15

It was a call I knew was coming, but I didn’t want to take. A week ago, one of Cholly Naranjo’s family members called to tell me he was hospitalized with COVID and was on a ventilator. I somehow hoped he could summon his mighty curveball to foil the toughest hitter he ever faced; however, at 9PM on January 13, 2022, they came and took Cholly from the mound for the final time. I often write these memorials for other players I’ve met in my baseball travels, but this one is different. Cholly

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What Are The Top Questions For The Sports Card Market...

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2021/12/29

There is an ominous feeling within the sports card industry for 2022. Collectors are likely looking at the last full year of Topps branded major league baseball cards, as its MLBPA license expires at year's end. With the window potentially closing on Topps' MLB legacy (unless there is a Fanatics merger), we looked at three pressing questions for my Forbes Sports Money column that fans and collectors are looking for answers to in 2022.

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2021 Topps Chrome Black | Box Break and Review

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2021/12/26

After opening a box of 2021 Topps Chrome Black Baseball, it appears Topps has saved its best design for this late-season release. The black matte finish gives these cards a sleek look and feel that is markedly different from Topps' traditional releases. The deep black background isolates the players and cuts out much of the noise that comes with other Topps issues. With just four cards in each box, one is left with the feeling of wanting more cards from the base set before getting to the encased

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2021 Topps Tier One Baseball | Box Break and Review

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2021/12/19

Topps rolled out one of its high-end products earlier this year with 2021 Topps Tier One Baseball. The three-card boxed product is a high-risk, high-reward proposition, as collectors hope to hit one or more autographs that justify the $250 price tag.Each box offers two autographed cards and one relic with a dizzying level of signature variations. A look at the checklist reveals nine different autographed card categories and an additional eight types of autographed relics. Major starts past and

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Gil Hodges Finally Makes His Way To Cooperstown

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2021/12/08

No more debates about whether Gil Hodges belongs in the Hall of Fame. The 2021 Golden Days Committee voted Hodges in the Hall of Fame during its December vote, giving Hodges the 12 votes necessary for election.Leading up to the vote, I debated in my Forbes Sports column whether the Hall of Fame had a financial interest in electing Hodges, as past committees haven't been favorable to deceased candidates from his era. Apparently, the committee went all in on four candidates—Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso,

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An Early Look Ahead to the 2022 World Series and MLB...

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2021/11/27

The 2021 World Series won by the Braves / Topps The Atlanta Braves just overcame the Houston Astros to claim the 2021 World Series after what was an utterly enthralling season of baseball, but we are already thinking about how next season will go – and who might win the 2022 Fall Classic.Read on to find out who the favorites at vegasbetting.com to make the playoffs are – and what baseball fans can expect to see in the ballparks next year.Braves to Repeat?Atlanta ‘only’ won 88 games in the regular

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2021 Topps Luminaries Box Break | Autographs and Relics

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2021/09/25

We recently opened a box of 2021 Topps Luminaries Baseball for our YouTube channel. Each box contains one encased autograph or autographed relic card. The checklist is impressive, containing the top modern stars such as Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, as well as Hall of Famers Ichiro, Mike Piazza and Ken Griffey Jr. One lucky fan will pull the 50-player Home Run Ultimate Book card which features 50 of the top past and present home run hitters.Watch the video below to see which autographed card we

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How One Baseball Card Company Is Proving It Can...

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2021/09/01

Shohei Ohtani / 2021 Onyx Vintage ExtendedThe baseball card collecting world was turned upside down when both MLB and the MLBPA announced they would not renew Topps' licensing deals. This was a tremendous blow to Topps, as it foiled its merger deal with Mudrick Capital just one day after the announcement was made.Fanatics will get the MLPBA license starting in 2023 and the MLB license in 2026. The MLBPA license will allow Fanatics to use the entire active MLB roster on its trading cards, while the

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2021 Topps Allen Ginter Baseball Review and Box Break

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2021/08/23

Topps' Allen and Ginter Baseball set traditionally appeals to a broad spectrum of collectors with it's vintage design and celebrity infused checklist. This year's 2021 Topps Allen and Ginter Baseball set stays true to form featuring the likes of Marc Anthony and Jason Biggs, alongside current stars and retired MLB legends. Old school collectors will be happy to see names such as Dick Allen, Vida Blue, Mo Vaughn, and Kent Hrbek in the set, as well as Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry getting his first

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