Baseball Happenings Podcast
1) How Tom Qualters Went From Moneybags To Satchel Paige's Protegé
Tom Qualters, pictured here on his 1955 Topps card, passed away February 15, 2024.In 1953, the Philadelphia Phillies gave pitching phenom Tom Qualters a $40,000 contract, immediately making him their ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) How Charlie Maxwell Quitting In Boston Fueled A Tigers All-Star Career
Charlie Maxwell's journey to becoming a celebrated Major League Baseball player was marked by perseverance through adversity. The Detroit Tigers fan favorite made it to All-Star status after almost gi...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) How Chase Budinger Made The Transition From NBA Star To 2024 Beach Volleyball Olympian
Chase Budinger at the 2018 AVP NYC Open / Mpu DinaniFans watching the 2024 Paris Olympics see a familiar face in Chase Budinger, but playing in a less-than-familiar arena on the sand. The NBA veteran ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) Kusnick And Perfect Game's Legal Battle Raises Questions About NIL Rights
The issue of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights has become a hot topic in the sports world, especially in collegiate athletics. However, the conversation around NIL rights is also gaining traction...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) DJ Mark The 45 King Exclusive Mix From The Formula Radio Show With DJ Groove Da Moast
DJ Groove Da MoastWe take a short break from the baseball happenings to salute two hip hop pioneers, DJ Mark The 45 King and DJ Groove Da Moast. Sadly, both DJs died within a week from each other...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) Roger Craig, 93, Helmed The Mound For Both The Dodgers and Mets In New York
Roger Craig, the split-fingered fastball master, who was part of Brooklyn's only World Series championship in 1955, died June 4, 2023 at the age of 93. The 12-year major league veteran later became th...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) Fred Valentine | Washington Senators Outfielder Dies At 87
Fred Valentine, former major league outfielder with the Washington Senators and Baltimore Orioles, died December 26, 2022 in Washington D.C. He was 87. Valentine grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, wh...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.8) Randy Savage - 'He Was A Pretty Darn Good Little Catcher'
In 1971, Mike Vail and Randy Poffo were anonymous teenagers at the entry level of the St. Louis Cardinals farm system, eagerly trying to navigate the murky depths of professional baseball. Both would ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) Dave Hillman | Oldest Living Mets and Reds Player Dies At 95
Darius Dutton “Dave” Hillman, a former major league pitcher and the oldest living member of the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets, died Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was 95. In...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.10) Ted Schreiber, 84, Mets Infielder Made The Final Out At The Polo Grounds
Ted Schreiber experienced every Brooklyn boy’s dream, making it to the major leagues with the New York Mets in 1963 after playing at James Madison High School and St. John’s University. While Schreibe...Show More
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