Rounders: A History of Baseball in America
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Rounders: A History of Baseball in America examines baseball's journey from a diversion played on the outskirts of small towns to a pastime continually shaping this country's cultural identity. This sport isn't just about a ball-and-stick. It's a snapshot of ourselves, our nation, and our world.
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Monthly Mailbag: All About Team Names
August 31, 2021 20:05 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWelcome to our monthly mailbag - where I answer questions you submit about baseball history. Today's theme? Submissions about team names - today on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Questions in the Episode: Why The Cleveland Naps? The reason behind the Guardians name What's the Worst Pro Club Name of all time? Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip! Tip on Cash App Tip on PayPal Tip on Venmo Access the FREE Bonus Show Become a Premium Subscriber Connect on ...
5 Unexpected MLB Game Locations
August 23, 2021 02:56 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBMLB games happen in MLB stadiums, right? Well - mostly yes. But sometimes, whether it's due to political, environmental, or promotional reasons, teams have played regular-season games in some very unique spots across the globe. Let's look at five unexpected MLB game locations on today's episode of Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Liked the Show? Leave Me a One-Time "Good Game" Tip! Tip on Cash App Tip on PayPal Tip on Venmo Access the FREE Bonus Show Become a Premium Subsc...
Baseball Team Autopsies: The Houston Colt 45's
July 03, 2021 02:40 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBBaseball has a rich history of clubs with amazing wins, crushing defeats, and even more interesting behind-the-scenes management stories. Not all clubs are still with us today, though. So to keep their memory alive Rounders will share their history. Today, we're examining the Houston Colt 45's. Learn more about the Astrodome's...design issues in the episode "Greatest Natural Disasters in Baseball History." Check out the new YouTube Channel and companion episode! Liked the Show...
5 Late Bloomers Who (Eventually) Became Baseball Greats
June 21, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 26.2 MBWe celebrate players who excel in their professional careers at an early age. But what about the players that took just a little bit longer to find that same success? We look at 5 of baseball's greatest players who didn't become stars until after turning 30 years old. Support the Show Follow on YouTube Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message
Baseball, Superstition, and an Unsolved Murder: The Story of Hughie McLoon
May 09, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 20.5 MBSeason 3 kicks off with a look at baseball's little-known era of human mascots...with unusual physical attributes. Author Allen Abel stops by to discuss his new book about Hughie McLoon, a child with a hunched back who became one of the biggest names in Philadelphia during the 1920s. That is - until his untimely murder at just 20 years old. Watch our conversation on YouTube and see photos of Hughie McLoon and other team mascots. Purchase "The Short Life of Hughie McLoon: A True Story of...
Hank Aaron: The Courage to Reach 715
February 17, 2021 14:16 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBWatching an athlete break a major sports milestone is amazing to watch. And yet, for Hank Aaron, his accomplishment of hitting the most career home runs was met with racism and multiple threats of violence against both him and his family. In the years and months leading up to this event, Hank had to endure what no fellow human ever should. Here's his story. Today, on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Learn More About Hank Aaron Hank Aaron was one of the five best MLB players e...
Baseball Legend vs. Niagara Falls: The Ed Delahanty Story
February 08, 2021 03:10 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBImagine any of the top superstars of the past 20 years. You know, the kind of player who's headlined multiple all-star games, won season awards, and are sure locks for entry into the Hall of Fame. Now imagine that same player, in the prime of their life, is suddenly swept up by a tornado. Crazy right? That sort of thing just doesn't happen to sports superstars. Well...it did in 1903 to Ed Delahanty. Here's how it happened. Today, on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Learn More ...
Behind the Mask: The Fascinating Lives of Umpires (w/ Bill Nowlin)
January 31, 2021 16:24 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBUmpires. We don't notice them...until we notice them. These arbiters of baseball safeguard the integrity of the game in even the most chaotic scenarios. So what's it like behind the mask? Author and historian Bill Nowlin stops by to discuss what he learned about the daily lives of umpires - both on and off the field. Today, on Rounders - a History of Baseball in America. Connect w/ Bill Nowlin Twitter: @RounderRedSox Email: [email protected] Purchase Bill's book "Working a "Pe...
Bob Gibson: Determination Defined
October 14, 2020 01:59 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBThe drive to achieve success, to reach the top of the ladder, requires daily commitment. To achieve success in the face of constant roadblocks requires even more of the human spirit. Bob Gibson is one such individual, a man who didn’t let a life surrounded by racism stop him from becoming one of baseball’s greatest pitchers. Bob Gibson: Determination Defined. Today on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Links to Learn More: Bob Gibson (Terry Sloope, SABR) Bob Gibson, Feared Flamet...
The Story of the First Baseball Cards
August 10, 2020 18:32 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBAugust 8 is national baseball card day. This hobby was a big part of my fan experience as a child - as it’s been for generations of fans. From simple images in packs of gum to digital, motion-enabled options today, baseball cards continue to let us collect our favorite players, teams, and moments. When did these items first come into existence? The origin story is not what you’d expect. The first baseball cards. Today, on Rounders - a History of Baseball in America. Links to Learn More: ...
The True Origins of Little League: An Interview With Author Ruth Hanford Morhard
August 02, 2020 21:18 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MBWas Cleveland, not Williamsport, PA, the true home of Little League? This is the argument presented in the book "MRS. MORHARD AND THE BOYS" But this work is about more than the origins of youth baseball, its the story of a single mother, Josephine Morhard and how, during the Great Depression, this hard-working mother built an organization focused on fostering meaningful growth for the children in her community. Author Ruth Hanford Morhard joins me to discuss Josphine's story and how ba...
The History of Catcher's Equipment w/ Vintage Collector Jeff Fields
May 26, 2020 22:22 - 39 minutes - 22.3 MBI was honored to sit down with Jeff Fields, a former MLB draft pick, amateur historian, and vintage catcher's equipment collector. We discuss the history behind the "tools of ignorance" and items from Jeff's personal collection of vintage gear. Follow Jeff Fields on Social Media: Instagram: @mask_and_mitten Email: [email protected] maskandmitten.com Follow Rounders on Social Media Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: h...
Leave Smead Jolley Alone!
May 17, 2020 19:20 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBSometimes history remembers individuals in an unfair light. Sometimes there’s more to the story. Sometimes we should reassess our perspectives. Let’s discuss today’s subject - Smead Jolley. Follow Rounders on Social Media Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rounders/message
Players Worth Re-examining: Smead Jolley.
May 17, 2020 19:20 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBSometimes history remembers individuals in an unfair light. Sometimes there’s more to the story. Sometimes we should reassess our perspectives. Let’s discuss today’s subject - Smead Jolley. Follow Rounders on Social Media Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message
Remembering "Cup of Coffee" Players w/ Sam Gazdziak
May 03, 2020 20:53 - 45 minutes - 71.7 MBBaseball historian Sam Gazdziak stops by to discuss five players who had one shot in a pro game. Here are their stories. Follow Sam Gazdziak RIPbaseball.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Follow Rounders on Social Media Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message
Pete Gray: Baseball's One-Armed Wonder
April 04, 2020 22:26 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBFrom a young age we learn to throw a baseball with our dominant hand. It becomes second nature, a part of our athletic muscle memory. Imagine losing that all of a sudden. In an instant. Would you still continue playing baseball? Pete Gray did. Here’s his story. Link to Pete Gray's Autobiography Link to TV movie based on Pete Gray Follow Rounders on Social Media Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
Baseball's (Other) Pandemic Crisis
March 28, 2020 19:38 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis isn’t the first time a worldwide pandemic has struck baseball. In fact, history shows us how bad the situation got - and provides us hope for our own future. Book Links: War Fever September 1918: War, Plague, and the World Series Follow Rounders on Social Media Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message
Episode 24: Pastgame Interviews w/ the Mid Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League
October 06, 2019 22:01 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBI sit down with three team owners from the Mid Atlantic Vintage Baseball League to discuss vintage baseball East Coast style! Follow and Join the Mid Atlantic Base Ball League League Website League Facebook Page Follow Rick and the Brandywine Base Ball Club Follow Jeff and the Diamond State Base Ball Club Follow Tom and the Mutual Base Ball Club of New York Follow Rounders on Social Media Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https...
Episode 23: Natural Disasters in Baseball History
September 29, 2019 20:32 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBAs Hurricane Dorian made its way across Florida, I saw how life can just...stop in the face of a natural disaster. So when storms and unexpected disasters struck, how has baseball responded? We’ll look at some examples throughout history on today’s episode of Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message
Episode 22: Pastgame Interviews w/ the Central Valley Vintage Base Ball Association.
July 30, 2019 19:00 - 58 minutes - 33.6 MBI sit down with some of the organizers of the Central Valley Vintage Base Ball Association from California to discuss their work in establishing and popularizing baseball according to 1864 rules. Follow the CVVB: Website: CVVBB.org Facebook: @CVVBB64 Instagram: @centralvalleyvintagebaseball Twitter: @CVVBB64 Email: [email protected] Sacramento BBC Facebook: @sacramentovbbc Aetna BBC Facebook: @AetnaBBCD Woodland BBC Facebook: @AthleticofWoodland Oleta Davisv...
Episode 21: Moe Berg: The Spy Who Gloved Me
July 23, 2019 01:03 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBA Linguist. An attorney. A professional baseball player. A war hero. The story of Moe Berg, the MLB catcher who also served as a spy in World War II. Today, on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Support the podcast financially by visiting anchor.fm/rounders Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter “The Catcher was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg” by Nicholas Dawidoff Amazon Link "The Catcher Was a Spy" on Amazon Prime Video link --- Send in a voice ...
Episode 20: The Tale of the Spitball
July 15, 2019 22:37 - 48 minutes - 27.9 MBMud. Sunscreen. Saliva. Vaseline. One of baseball’s oldest junk pitches has survived rule changes, player accusations, and umpire searches to continue as a pitcher’s secret weapon. Where did this doctored ball originate, who threw it best, and what is it’s future in today’s MLB? The Tale of the Spitball. Today, on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Support the podcast financially by visiting anchor.fm/rounders Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter "Whatever H...
Episode 19: Baseball Terms from Yesteryear
July 07, 2019 22:25 - 32 minutes - 18.5 MBBaseball, more than any other sport, has a rich history of slang and terminology that continues even to this day. Who needs Tolkien when you have linguists like Casey Stengel and Dennis Eckersley? So let’s learn about some familiar and forgotten terms throughout baseball history! Support the podcast financially by visiting anchor.fm/rounders Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Dickson Dictionary Link on Amazon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...
Episode 18: Evolution of the Baseball
April 12, 2019 19:48 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBBaseballs serve as links between people - that’s never changed. But the physical baseball has. In size, weight, and material. So how is a baseball from 1899 different from a baseball in 2019? Support the podcast financially by visiting anchor.fm/rounders Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message
Episode 17: Opening Days to Remember
March 28, 2019 15:47 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBToday is a special day everyone. It’s opening day 2019! Baseball is officially back, and our 162 game journey to the postseason will soon be underway. Fans have celebrated this moment in major league baseball for 143 years. Over that time, there have been memorable contests and storylines that emerged on opening days. Let’s look at some of them today on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Support the podcast financially by visiting anchor.fm/rounders Follow on Facebook Follow on I...
Episode 16: The Queen of Baseball: Lizzie Murphy
March 15, 2019 15:19 - 22 minutes - 13 MBOn today’s episode we look at a player who boasted a 17-year career in professional baseball, participated in multiple all-star team appearances, and was the first person to play on both American and National league teams. She’s also, most importantly, the first woman to play professionally. The Queen of Baseball. Today on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
Episode 15: Fans Behaving Badly
February 11, 2019 03:07 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBLearn about how fans have disrupted major league baseball games in...unique ways throughout the years on this episode of Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Support the podcast financially by visiting anchor.fm/rounders Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message
Episode 14: Pastgame Interviews with the SoCal Vintage Baseball League
January 28, 2019 03:08 - 45 minutes - 25.8 MBChris, Travis and Wes from the SoCal Vintage Baseball League stop by to talk game differences between then & now, the roots of baseball in Southern California, and how you can get involved in supporting their league and vintage baseball across the United States! How to Follow: SoCal Vintage Baseball League Web: https://www.scvbb.com/ Instagram: @socalvintagebaseball Facebook: @SoCalVBB Twitter: @SoCalVintageBB Riverside Smudge Pots Instagram: @riversidesmudgepots Facebook: @riversid...
Episode 13: El Maestro: The Story of Martin Dihigo
January 20, 2019 19:56 - 28 minutes - 16.3 MBImagine I could put you in a time machine, transport you to 1927, and give you a ticket to watch one of the greatest baseball players ever: This athlete could play any position, thanks to a cannon arm and unnatural swiftness His combination of speed and control made him one of the most feared pitchers of his day. His bat was just as dreaded, most seasons he finished with a batting average over .300. His knowledge of the game was unrivaled, and he could manage a team with superior ability...
Episode 12: Seattle's Home Run Battle
January 06, 2019 21:04 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIt's a warm Wisconsin summer evening in June, 1996. You and your family are sitting behind the plate to see your beloved single-A club the Timbler Rattlers play an exhibition game against their MLB affiliate, the Seattle Mariners. As you eagerly wait for the umpire to yell "play ball!" you notice storm clouds gathering in the distance. In the blink of an eye, the rain begins, and it doesn't let up. Before long the umpires decide to cancel the game. Disappointed, you begin to grab your belon...
Episode 11: The Veeck Effect
December 14, 2018 19:48 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat do cornflakes, nylon stockings, exploding scoreboards, baseball jerseys, and disco all have in common? Bill Veeck used them all to get fans into ballparks. And he changed baseball thanks to his visionary marketing and promotional strategies. But he wasn't just a showman. Bill's advocacy of African Americans in the MLB, along with his support for player rights, guarantees his status as one of the great baseball visionaries. Chapter 1: In His Father's Image (1:42) Chapter 2: Promoter E...
Episode 10: Magicians, Marlins & Sun Sox
November 16, 2018 18:45 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBFlorida has become a baseball Mecca, from it’s local amateur leagues all the way to the booming stadiums of their major league teams. They’ve become synonymous with one another, and baseball would be a very different sport without the influence of the Sunshine state. remk9b8t --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message
Episode 09: Pastgame Interviews w/ Sam Gazdziak
November 05, 2018 20:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBIn a new segment entitled “Pastgame Interviews” I sit down with other members of the baseball community to discuss their contributions to the sport. On this episode I sat down with Sam Gazdziak, (@RIP_MLB) to discuss his work in chronicling the lives of deceased baseball figures. We had a great conversation about baseball history! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message
Episode 08: Dressed to the Nines
October 29, 2018 19:15 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBUniforms, from their purpose to their design, have changed dramatically since baseball’s early days in the mid 1800’s. No more bow ties, collared shirts, or wool pants. But even with these changes, baseball uniforms are an always intriguing mix of design and functionality, a continual give and take of form and function. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rounders/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rounders/support
Episode 08: The Evolution of Baseball Uniforms
October 29, 2018 19:15 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBUniforms, from their purpose to their design, have changed dramatically since baseball’s early days in the mid 1800’s. No more bow ties, collared shirts, or wool pants. But even with these changes, baseball uniforms are an always intriguing mix of design and functionality, a continual give and take of form and function. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message
Episode 07: A Matter of Faith
September 20, 2018 18:06 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBDid you know all 30 Major League Baseball games host Sunday chapel services for players? Did you know many teams keep a chaplain on payroll to travel with the team, to look after the spiritual well-being of its players? Did you know, that littered throughout baseball history, we find examples of athletes, at great expense to their careers, put faith before fastballs? Find out more on today's episode of Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas...
Episode 06: Uncle Sam Wants You…to Play Baseball!
September 10, 2018 17:35 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBLast week’s episode highlighted baseball’s importance to morale for American troops, from the jungles of the South Pacific to the Nazi stadium in Nuremberg, where we saw an integrated world series take place far from American baseball parks. Over 500 major league baseball players were drafted or volunteered to join the military. Because of this […] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/message
Episode 05: Home Runs Over Hitler
September 03, 2018 02:12 - 21 minutes - 40 MBThe year is 1945. Germany has surrendered. Thousands of Allied troops occupy Western Europe. A stadium in the heart of Nazi Germany, where hundreds of rallies were once held, is filled to the brim again with 50,000 people. This time, no swatzikas or bronze eagles adorned the walls. Instead, finely crushed red brick formed an […] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rounders/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rounders/support
The Day America Hit Home Runs Over Hitler
September 03, 2018 02:12 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBThe year is 1945. Germany has surrendered. Thousands of Allied troops occupy Western Europe. A stadium in the heart of Nazi Germany, where hundreds of rallies were once held, is filled to the brim again with 50,000 people. This time, no swastikas or bronze eagles adorned the walls. Instead, a baseball field was the focus. So what happened? We'll cover this amazing piece of baseball history on today's episode of Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. Liked the Show? Leave Me a Tip! Ti...
Episode 04: Four Strikes, You’re Out!
August 28, 2018 18:34 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBBaseball is a game of rules. 169 pages of rules to be exact. Three strikes, you’re out. Four balls? Take your base! The ball bounced in the outfield and went into the stands? Ground rule double. Arguing with the umpire about balls and strikes? Ejected. Baseball’s long history means rules have been around for a […] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rounders/support
Weird Rules from Baseball’s Past
August 28, 2018 18:34 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MBBaseball is a game of rules. 169 pages of rules to be exact. Three strikes, you’re out. Four balls? Take your base! The ball bounced in the outfield and went into the stands? Ground rule double. Arguing with the umpire about balls and strikes? Ejected. Baseball’s long history means rules have been around for a LONG time. Some have stuck and some have disappeared into history. Let's look at some of those weird rules from baseball's past - today on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America. ...
Episode 04: Four Strikes, You’re Out! Weird Rules from Baseball’s Past
August 28, 2018 18:34 - 20 minutes - 38.1 MBBaseball is a game of rules. 169 pages of rules to be exact. Three strikes, you’re out. Four balls? Take your base! The ball bounced in the outfield and went into the stands? Ground rule double. Arguing with the umpire about balls and strikes? Ejected. Baseball’s long history means rules have been around for a […] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rounders/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rounders/support
The Story Behind the Green Monster
August 20, 2018 01:20 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBAttending Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, has an almost religious feel for any baseball fan. These walls watched Babe Ruth, Tris Speaker, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Mookie Betts, and so many more fill its stands with loyal fans night after night. So how did it become the baseball icon as we know it today? Let's find out! Liked the Show? Leave Me a Tip! Tip on Cash App Tip on PayPal Tip on Venmo Connect With Me: Follow on YouTube Follow ...
Episode 03: The Green Monster
August 20, 2018 01:20 - 31 minutes - 59.2 MBAttending Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, has an almost religious feel for any baseball fan. These walls watched Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Tris Speaker, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez fill it’s stands with loyal fans night after night. These base paths were home to eight World Series […] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rounders/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rounders/support
Episode 02: Pitch Like a Girl
August 13, 2018 18:19 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIt’s the second inning and you’ve just been called from the bullpen as a reliever. The starting pitcher just gave up a double and a single to start the game, and your manager needs you to get out of the inning. As you take the mound you look at the upcoming batters for your opponent, the New York Yankees. Next up? The legendary Babe Ruth. If you somehow get around him, the great Lou Gehrig is on deck. An impossible situation for any reliever. What to do? Pitch like a girl. The story of Ja...
Episode 02: Pitch Like a Girl: The Story of Jackie Mitchell
August 13, 2018 18:19 - 26 minutes - 49.8 MBIt’s the second inning and you’ve just been called from the bullpen as a reliever. The starting pitcher just gave up a double and a single to start the game, and your manager needs you to get out of the inning. As you take the mound you look at the upcoming batters for your opponent, the New York Yankees. Next up? The legendary Babe Ruth. If you somehow get around him, the great Lou Gehrig is on deck. An impossible situation for any reliever. What to do? Pitch like a girl. The story of Jacki...
Pitch Like a Girl: The Story of Jackie Mitchell
August 13, 2018 18:19 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIt’s the second inning and you’ve just been called from the bullpen as a reliever. The starting pitcher just gave up a double and a single to start the game, and your manager needs you to get out of the inning. As you take the mound you look at the upcoming batters for your opponent, the New York Yankees. Next up? The legendary Babe Ruth. If you somehow get around him, the great Lou Gehrig is on deck. An impossible situation for any reliever. What to do? Pitch like a girl. The story of Ja...
What Are Baseball’s Origins?
August 05, 2018 23:49 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThe saying “as American as baseball and apple pie” illustrates how connected baseball is with the idea of being an “American.” But how did baseball become the national pastime? Was it an American invention or an import from our “melting pot” nation of immigrants? And if baseball is indeed an established game from another country, what are it’s true roots? We’ll look at baseball’s origins on today’s episode of Rounders: A History of America’s game. Liked the Show? Leave Me a Tip! Tip on C...
Episode 01: Baseball’s Origins
August 05, 2018 23:49 - 21 minutes - 41.2 MBThe saying “as American as baseball and apple pie” illustrates how connected baseball is with the idea of being an “American.” But how did baseball become the national pastime? Was it an American invention or an import from our “melting pot” nation of immigrants? And if baseball is indeed an established game from another country, what are it’s true roots? We’ll look at baseball’s origins on today’s episode of Rounders: A History of America’s game. Support the podcast financially by visiti...
How Baseball Was Invented
August 05, 2018 23:49 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThe saying “as American as baseball and apple pie” illustrates how connected baseball is with the idea of being an “American.” But how did baseball become the national pastime? Was it an American invention or an import from our “melting pot” nation of immigrants? And if baseball is indeed an established game from another country, what are it’s true roots? We’ll look at baseball’s origins on today’s episode of Rounders: A History of America’s game. Liked the Show? Leave Me a Tip! Tip on Cas...