Podcast Archives - This Day In Baseball

Daily Rewind Season 3, Episode 5 Jackie Robinson meets Branch Rickey

Posted by thannon | Aug 28, 2019 | Podcast | 0 |

This Week we cover August 26 – Sept 1 . . . We are going to talk Tom Yawkey, Jackie...

PODCAST Season 3, Episode 4 – Foxx, Marichal, Berra, Stairs, Perry

Posted by thannon | Aug 21, 2019 | Podcast | 0 |

Today we are covering August 19 – 25, we are going to be talking about – Jimmie Foxx pitching...

Episode 112 – Jack Coombs and Ed Walsh, special guest Jason Novak and Pete Rose Hall of Fame debate

Posted by thannon | Aug 8, 2019 | Podcast | 0 |

Episode 112 – This Week in Baseball Two of the best pitchers of the Dead Ball Era faced off...

Episode 2 – Daily Rewind Willie Mays goes to the Hall of Fame

Posted by thannon | Aug 7, 2019 | Podcast | 0 |

On this weeks podcast – August 5, 1979, Willie Mays is inducted into the Hall of Fame in his...

Podcast – July 29 – August 4

Posted by thannon | Aug 2, 2019 | Podcast | 0 |

Welcome to this day in baseball Daily rewind my name is Tom Hannon and I am your host. Thank you...

Episode 109 – Remembering Jim Bouton (with special guest Craig Calcaterra)

Posted by thannon | Jul 20, 2019 | Podcast | 0 |

Very few players in the 20th century transformed the way baseball was perceived as much as Jim...

Jerry Reinsdorf, and its most controversial player, Albert Belle, join forces when Belle signs with Chicago White Sox

Posted by Baseball Reference | Nov 19, 1996 | Free Agency, Podcast | 0 |

1996 – One of Major League Baseball’s most controversial owners, Jerry Reinsdorf, and its most controversial player, Albert Belle, join forces with the Chicago White Sox. Belle signs a record five-year, $55 million deal that makes him the first player to surpass the $10 million per year mark. Reinsdorf, seen as the instigator in the owners’ vote against the collective bargaining agreement, draws the ire of owners in both leagues who feel he sold them out.

Cleveland Indians inaugurate Jacobs Field with a 4-3 victory

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 4, 1994 | Ball Park, Podcast | 0 |

On April 4, 1994, the Cleveland Indians inaugurate Jacobs Field with a 4-3 victory over the...

Tigers release Ernie Harwell after 32 years

Posted by thannon | Dec 19, 1990 | Media, Podcast | 0 |

At a press conference, Tiger management and WJR announce 1991 will be Ernie Harwell’s 32nd and final season in the broadcast booth. The dismissal of the Motor City’s popular play-by-play announcer starts a furor among fans, which includes a threatened boycott of Domino’s Pizza, a business of club owner Tom Monaghan, and the rise of the slogan, “Say It Ain’t So, Bo”, which appears on bumper stickers and T-shirts all over Detroit, referring to Bo Schembechler, the team president and former University of Michigan football coach.

Chicago Cubs trade seemingly over-the-hill pitcher Dennis Eckersley to the Oakland A’s

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 3, 1987 | Podcast, Transactions | 0 |

On April 3, 1987, the Chicago Cubs trade seemingly over-the-hill pitcher Dennis Eckersley to the Oakland A’s for three minor leaguers. Eckersley will emerge as the game’s dominant closer, saving 291 games over the next eight seasons, and earning election to the Hall of Fame in 2004.

Heisman Trophy winner stuns Football and signs with the Royals

Posted by Baseball Reference | Jun 21, 1986 | Contract, Podcast | 0 |

On June 21, 1986, Bo Jackson, the former Auburn running back who won the Heisman Trophy last...

Carlton Fisk – Fenway Park Debut

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 10, 1981 | Debut, Free Agency, Homerun History, Podcast | 0 |

PODCAST On April 10, 1981 the Baseball Season opened in Fenway Park and Carlton Fisk, the heart...

Fernando Valenzuela fires shutout in debut as starter

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 9, 1981 | Debut, Podcast | 0 |

On Opening Day, Fernando Valenzuela, making his first major league start in place of scheduled...

A’s trade REGGIE JACKSON

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 2, 1976 | Podcast, Transactions | 0 |

On April 2, 1976, the Oakland A’s trade two key members from their recent World Series championship teams, sending All-Star outfielder Reggie Jackson and pitcher Ken Holtzman to the Baltimore Orioles for outfielder Don Baylor and pitchers Mike Torrez and Paul Mitchell…

Pitcher Don Wilson , at age 29, dies at home from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Posted by thannon | Jan 5, 1975 | death, Houston Astros, Podcast | 0 |

1975 – Pitcher Don Wilson , at age 29, dies at home from carbon monoxide poisoning after falling asleep in his car. His young son, asleep in a bedroom above the garage, also dies in the tragedy. His number 40 is retired by the Astros the following spring, the second Houston player to be so honored.

The Chicago White Sox obtain catcher Jim Essian from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for controversial slugger Dick Allen

Posted by thannon | Dec 3, 1974 | Podcast, Transactions | 0 |

The Chicago White Sox obtain catcher Jim Essian from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for controversial slugger Dick Allen and a reported $5,000. Allen will refuse to report to Atlanta and retire instead. Richie Ashburn will help coax Allen out of retirement and he will play two disappointing seasons back in Philadelphia before going to Oakland as a free agent to finish his major league career.

Hank Aaron makes history passing Babe Ruth for the most Homeruns all time

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 8, 1974 | Homerun History, Podcast, Record Setters | 0 |

On April 8, 1974, Atlanta Braves superstar Hank Aaron makes baseball history when he breaks Babe Ruth’s career record for home runs with a blast off Al Downing of the Dodgers.

Ron Blomberg becomes first DH

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 6, 1973 | Podcast, rules | 0 |

On April 6, 1973, Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees becomes the first designated hitter in major league history. In his first plate appearance, Blomberg walks with the bases loaded. He will end up with one hit in three at-bats as the Yankees lose to the Boston Red Sox, 15-5.

Seattle Pilots Play First Home Game in Sicks Stadium

Posted by thannon | Apr 11, 1969 | Ball Park, Debut, expansion, Podcast | 0 |

PODCAST On Friday afternoon April 11, 1969, Major League Baseball came to Seattle with the...

Bill Singer gets first official save

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 7, 1969 | Pitching Feats, Podcast, rules | 0 |

On April 7, 1969, Bill Singer of the Los Angeles Dodgers earns the first official save in history. Making his only relief appearance of the season, Singer finishes off Don Drysdale’s 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Thanks to the efforts of sportswriter Jerome Holtzman, the save had become an official statistic during the off-season…

A moment in American history takes place in Brooklyn as Branch Rickey meets with Jackie Robinson

Posted by Baseball Reference | Aug 28, 1945 | Podcast | 0 |

A moment in American history takes place in Brooklyn as Branch Rickey meets with Jackie Robinson to share his plans to integrate the major leagues. During the three hour meeting, the Dodgers’ president will shout racial epithets to ‘test’ the 26 year-old ballplayer’s mettle to withstand the abuse which will come with being the first player to cross the color line this century.