The color barrier in baseball was broken by Jackie Robinson in 1947, but how did it come to be in the first place? Were there black players in the Major Leagues way back before it began, and who were they? That's what we'll look at today. Also, Armando Marsans and a curious side note.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1E5: The 1886 World Series (yep, 1886)
The 1886 World Series featured the same teams as 1885- Chicago versus St. Louis. Just like 1885, which we covered in Episode 4, it was an exciting series full of controversy, and with a legendary ending. Also King Kelly, Germany Schaefer, and Will White.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1E4: The Origins of the Cubs-Cardinals Rivalry
The Rivalry between the Cubs and the Cardinals is the oldest one in Major League Baseball, which means the oldest one in professional sporting leagues since the National League was the first one. Today, Indy and Berns go all the way back to its 19th century roots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1E3: Sluggers of the 1930s
It sure seems like there was a lot of slugging in the 1930s, but was there really? This week we take a deep look. Also, stuff about Hughie Jennings, Rudy York, and Bobby Lowe speaks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1E2: The First Half of 1968
1968 was the 'Year of the Pitcher', but if you look at it in two halves- before and after th All-Star break, a new picture emerges. Also Chuck Klein, the 1930 Phillies, and guys named Hod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join historian Indy Neidell and his baseball-crazy pal Berns for a deep dive every week into the waters of baseball history. Loads of stories, stars, stats, oddballs, heroes, and villains from all eras of baseball history brought vividly back to life in a sprawling tapestry to honor our favorite sport. This is really for the baseball nerds out there, those of you who really want to know all about the people and the events that shaped the National Pastime.
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