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This Week In Baseball History

Dec 19, 2019

One of the most beloved broadcasters and beloved people in baseball, Ernie Harwell was an institution in Detroit when, 29 years ago this week, the Tigers told him they didn't want him anymore. Mike and Bill document the Frick Award winner's career and how it almost ended, and the backlash that led to its...


Dec 12, 2019

One of the greatest Cubs of all time, Ron Santo was almost traded out of his beloved adopted home 46 years ago this week, but turned the tables on his team, becoming the first player to invoke his 10-and-5 rights and forced a trade to the other side of town. Mike and Bill recount the life and career of the...


Dec 5, 2019

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Dec 4, 2019

Dick Allen was one of the most controversial players of all time, a deeply and often unfairly maligned slugger whose own fans booed him mercilessly. Responding to a listener request, Mike and Bill recount Allen's tumultuous and Hall of Fame-worthy career on the 45th anniversary of his refusal to be report after being...


Nov 28, 2019

Monty Stratton was on the way to a distinguished career when a hunting trip abruptly turned into a battle for his career, and for his life. Mike and Bill recount the accident that altered his path forever, and the amazing comeback that was literally something out of Hollywood. Plus, happy birthday to Howard Johnson and...