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Vintage Baseball Reflections

This Day In Baseball

Baseball is told to you by the players and announcers from the Golden Era. Interviews, highlights, radio shows, and much more.

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02:36

Larry Dieker Finally gets his no hitter - Daily Rewind

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2025/07/09

Listen to him close it out!Mentioned in this episode:Classic Baseball Broadcasts

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29:11

Dale Murphy - Daily Rewind

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2025/03/12

March 12,1956 in Portland, OR . . . One of the most talented and complete players of the 1980s, Dale Murphy won two Most Valuable Player Awards and clubbed 398 homers while maintaining a squeeky-clean image. He was one of the most respected and popular stars of his era. He led the National League in homers, RBI, and slugging twice each. Though he declined rapidly late in his career, in his prime Murphy was compared to Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron.Mentioned in this episode:Classic

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09:28

The Big Cat - Johnny Mize - Daily Rewind

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2025/03/11

Big John Mize won four National League home run titles, a batting title and three RBI crowns. He was revered by fans in St. Louis and New York, where he ended his career by playing on five World Series champions in his last seasons as a Yankee. In the 1952 Fall Classic against the Dodgers he belted homer sin games three, four and five, batting .400 with six RBI.Mentioned in this episode:Classic Baseball Broadcasts

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58:18

Bob Elson - Daily Rewind

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2025/03/10

Robert Arthur Elson(March 22, 1904 – March 10, 1981[1]) was a pioneering Americansportscasterwho was the voice of theChicago White Soxfor all or parts of four decades. Known as "The 'Ol Commander", he broadcast an estimated 5,000 major league baseball games. In his prime, was among the leading play-by-play men in the game. In 1979, he received theFord C. Frick Awardfrom theBaseball Hall of Famefor his excellence and longevity in the industry.Mentioned in this episode:Classic Baseball Broadcasts

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03:38

Mighty Mite - Nellie Fox - Daily Rewind

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2025/03/05

March 5, 1996 —The Veterans Committee elects four new members for the Hall of Fame, and just misses naming a fifth. The group elected includes fiery managerEarl Weaver, who had a .583 winning percentage in 17 seasons managing the Baltimore Orioles; pitcherJim Bunning, who won 100 games in both leagues, including no-hitters in each circuit, one of them a perfect game; 19th-century manager Ned Hanlon, who won five National League pennants with the Baltimore Orioles (3) and Brooklyn (2), and Bill

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16:07

Lefty O’Doul - Daily Rewind

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2025/03/04

Born:March 4,1897in San Francisco, CA, How did a baseball player namedLefty O’Doulbecome so popular in his native San Francisco that a bridge was named after him? The answer is complicated but legendary in the Bay Area. O’Doul began as a pitcher for the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League, working his way to the big leagues for brief stretches, but an arm injury forced him to concentrate on his hitting. At the age of 31, in 1928, he made it back to the majors as an outfielder with the

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03:54

Ray Dandridge - Daily Rewind

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2025/03/03

March 3, 1987, former Negro Leagues standout Ray Dandridge is elected to the Hall of Fame. Known for his power hitting ability and slick-fielding at third base, Dandridge starred for a number of Negro Leagues teams in the 1930s and 40s. He was the only player elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee.Mentioned in this episode:Classic Baseball Broadcasts

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21:22

Billy Ball - Daily Rewind

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2025/02/20

February 20, 1980 — The Oakland Athletics sign Billy Martin to a two-year contract for $125,000 as manager. Martin, who was fired by the Yankees only four months earlier, will popularize the notion of “Billy Ball” with the A’s and lead the team to a split-season crown in 1981. He will compile a 215-218 record and destroy the young arms of several would be long term starting pitchers. His style also allowed Ricky Henderson to run free on the bases and set the all-time record for stolen bases in a

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06:22

Glory of Their Times - Larry Ritter recaptures his...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2025/02/15

February 15, 2005 Lawrence Ritter passed away. He was the author of Glory of Their times. The Glory of Their Times: A Timeless Baseball ClassicFew books in the vast library of baseball literature hold the revered status of The Glory of Their Times by Lawrence Ritter. Published in 1966, this groundbreaking work captures the essence of early 20th-century baseball through the voices of the men who played the game. Hailed as one of the greatest books ever written about baseball, it remains a cherished

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01:55

September 30, 1972 Roberto Clemente collects his...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/09/30

September 30, 1972 Roberto Clemente doubles off the Mets' Jon Matlack to become the eleventh major leaguer to collect 3000 hits. On hand for the event was Clemente's hero, Willie Mays, now a New York Met, who called Clemente "The Greatest". Sealing the mutual admiration Clemente was quoted saying ""Willie Mays is the greatest player I've ever seen. I never saw Joe DiMaggio play, but if Joe DiMaggio was better than Willie Mays, he belongs in heaven." Sadly, the Pirate right fielder's 3000th hit

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01:56

September 29, 1954 - Willie Mays makes the Catch -...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/09/29

September 29, 1954 - Willie Mays makes his famous running catch off the bat of Vic Wertz in game one of the World Series. In the eighth inning with a 2-2 tie and men on 1st and 2nd, Wertz slammed a 420 foot shot to the cavernous center field of the Polo Grounds. Mays was playing shallow, since Giants pitcher Don Liddle was a groundball pitcher, and had to turn his back to the infield sprinting for the outfield wall. Mays made an over the shoulder catch and a quick turn firing the ball to the infield

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01:52

September 28 grand jury indicts eight members of the...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/09/28

September 28, 1920 - A grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the1919 World Series in the "Black Sox Scandal." It is the black eye on the sport that would lead to the banning of eight players. Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson both confessed to accepting money from gamblers. Cicotte's second pitch of Game 1 of the 1919 World Series hit the Reds leadoff batter, which was the pre-arranged signal to the gamblers that the players had accepted the fix

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01:55

September 25 - Mantle Makes his last Yankee Stadium...

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2024/09/25

September 25, 1954 -- A crowd of 14,175 faithful Fenway fans pay tribute to retiring Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams who is playing his last game at home. The Splendid Splinter's retirement will only last until May when his divorce is finalized with his contract being excluded from the settlement. His true retirement from playing would come in 1960, which inspired an article by John Updike titled "Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu". Updike accurately described the fans relationship with Williams when he said

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01:52

September 24 - Lefty Grove wins 11th Straight - This...

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2024/09/24

September 24, 1998 Red Sox reliever Tom Gordon records his 42nd consecutive save establishing a major league record. Boston clinches the AL wild card spot behind a pair of homers and four runs scored by Nomar Garciaparra. Author Stephen King would later write a novel titled The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, referring to his outstanding 1998 season with Boston and solidifying Gordon’s place as a New England folk hero.September 24, 1931 Lefty Grove wins his 31st, beating the Red Sox 9 - 4, his 11th

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11:56

Cool Papa Bell goes to Cooperstown - This Day in...

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2024/02/13

February 13, 1974 Cool Papa Bell goes to Cooperstown joining Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard as just the third man to play exclusively in Negro Leagues to be inducted.Listen to him talk about Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige, Education and how he was able to turn a light off and get into bed before the light went out.Cool Papa Bells Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/cool-papa-bell-page/Negro Leagues on This Day In Baseball - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/category/negro-leagues/Sources -Baseball Hall

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09:56

Dazzy Vance Wins the MVP February 12 - This Day in...

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2024/02/12

On February 12, 1924 — The National League announces it will join the AL in awarding a thousand dollars to the player selected by writers as the league’s Most Valuable Player. Dazzy Vance, who posts a 28-6 record along with an ERA of 2.16 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, easily outpoints Rogers Hornsby to become the National Leagues first MVP.Sponsor Dazzy's Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/dazzy-vance-page/February 12 - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/this-day-in-baseball-february-12/Don Drysdale -

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05:01

Allie Reynolds talks about two No Hitters in 1951...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/02/10

February 10 - Happy Birthday to Allie Reynolds.Sponsor his Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/allie-reynolds-page/Sponsor other pages - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/product/player-page-sponsorship/Check out events from February 10 - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/this-day-in-baseball-february-10/Allie Reynolds, born in 1917 in Bethany, Oklahoma, faced religious restrictions on playing organized baseball due to his parents' Nazarene beliefs. Overcoming this, he excelled in various sports during

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11:13

Edd Roush Gets Traded February 9 - This Day in...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/02/09

Sponsor Edd Roush's Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/edd-roush-page/Sponsor a page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/product/player-page-sponsorship/Check out the Events on February 9 in Baseball History - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/this-day-in-baseball-february-9Edd Roush, the fiery baseball player known for his Hall of Fame career, wielded a heavy bat and mastered the art of place hitting. Born in 1893 in Indiana, Roush's strong hands and arms, developed on his family's farm, propelled him

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12:50

Connie Mack Passes Away February 8 - This Day in...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/02/08

Connie Macks Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/connie-mack-page/Sponsor a Page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/product/player-page-sponsorship/February 8 Events - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/this-day-in-baseball-february-8/OnFebruary 8, 1956, one of baseball’s most prominent figures, Connie Mack, dies at the age of 93 from old age and hip surgery. He was known as “The Tall Tactician” and was baseball’s grand old gentleman for more than a generation. Statuesque, stately, and slim, he clutched a

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08:39

Frank Robinson Passes away - February 7 - This Day in...

Vintage Baseball Reflections ·

2024/02/07

On February 7 2019 — Hall of FamerFrankRobinson, a member of the500 Home Run Club, aTripleCrownwinner, the first player to win theMVP Awardin bothleagues, and the first African-Americanmanagerin major leaguehistory, passes away in hospice care inLos Angeles, CAat the age of83. He was also a senior executive forMajor League Baseballand wasstill serving as the honorary President of theAmerican League.Robinson was one of the greatest players in MLB history, he wasan All-Star in 12 seasons, won 2 MVP

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