Daily Rewind Season 3, Episode 5 Jackie Robinson meets Branch Rickey
This Week we cover August 26 - Sept 1 . . . We are going to talk Tom Yawkey, Jackie Robinson, Jeff Bagwell, The First...
PODCAST Season 3, Episode 4 – Foxx, Marichal, Berra, Stairs, Perry
Today we are covering August 19 – 25, we are going to be talking about – Jimmie Foxx pitching career, Gooden early...
Curt Flood Goes to Washington – Podcast Season 3, Episode 3
This week we look at Curt Flood going to Washington. Bean Balls that changed lives - Ray Chapman and Tony C, Power steals...
Episode 112 – Jack Coombs and Ed Walsh, special guest Jason Novak and Pete Rose Hall of Fame debate
Episode 112 - This Week in Baseball Two of the best pitchers of the Dead Ball Era faced off 109 years ago this week, Jack...
Episode 2 – Daily Rewind Willie Mays goes to the Hall of Fame
On this weeks podcast - August 5, 1979, Willie Mays is inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility....
Podcast – July 29 – August 4
Welcome to this day in baseball Daily rewind my name is Tom Hannon and I am your host. Thank you so much for joining me...
Episode 109 – Remembering Jim Bouton (with special guest Craig Calcaterra)
Very few players in the 20th century transformed the way baseball was perceived as much as Jim Bouton, the hotshot Yankees...
Jerry Reinsdorf, and its most controversial player, Albert Belle, join forces when Belle signs with Chicago White Sox
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
On April 4, 1994, the Cleveland Indians inaugurate Jacobs Field with a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Eddie Murray...
Chicago Cubs trade seemingly over-the-hill pitcher Dennis Eckersley to the Oakland A’s
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
On June 21, 1986, Bo Jackson, the former Auburn running back who won the Heisman Trophy last season and was the No. 1 pick...
Carlton Fisk – Fenway Park Debut
PODCAST On April 10, 1981 the Baseball Season opened in Fenway Park and Carlton Fisk, the heart and soul, and 1975 Game 6...
Fernando Valenzuela fires shutout in debut as starter
On Opening Day, Fernando Valenzuela, making his first major league start in place of scheduled starter Jerry Reuss, blanks...
A’s trade REGGIE JACKSON
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…
The Chicago White Sox obtain catcher Jim Essian from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for controversial slugger Dick Allen
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
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
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
PODCAST On Friday afternoon April 11, 1969, Major League Baseball came to Seattle with the American League expansion...
Bill Singer gets first official save
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
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.
1936 All Star Game – Joe DiMaggio First Rookie to Start
On July 7 1936 - The National League, having lost the first three All-Star Games, wins the 1936 All-Star Game, 4 - 3 at...
Rube Waddell dies from tuberculosis
PODCAST On April 1, 1914, George Edward Waddell, better known as “Rube” dies from tuberculosis in San Antonio, TX, at the...
Ebbets Field Opens
In an exhibition game against the Yankees, 25,000 fans watch the Dodgers play their first game in Ebbets Field. Brooklyn...
