There’s a lot we don’t know about Old Hoss Radbourn, including, as it turns out, exactly how many victories he had for Providence and Boston in the 19th century. But, 128 years ago approximately this week, he won his 300th game. Mike and Bill explore Radbourn’s life, his historic 1884, and his downfall. Then they’re joined by Old Hoss Radbourn himself, or his Twitter avatar (@OldHossRadbourn), for a discussion of his 10 year career channeling the long dead Rad. Plus, happy birthday to Todd Hundley and Rick Wilkins!
1907 – Highlander pitcher Tex Neuer, begins baseball’s most successful short career by besting the Red Sox 1 – 0 in his first start, the nitecap of a doubleheader. In one month he will pitch six complete games, win 4, including three shutouts, and then disappear from the ML scene. In the first game, Boston’s Cy Young wins his 20th game, defeating the Highlanders, 5 – 3.
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August 28, 1907
