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Fadeaway: The Baseball History Podcast

Where Baseball History Comes to Life

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October 31, 2016

Episode 7: The Big Drabowsky

October 31, 2016/ Eric Enders

Moe Drabowsky escaped the Third Reich, became baseball's most famed prankster, and authored the most spectacular relief pitching performance in World Series history.

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Moe Drabowsky, Cubs, Orioles, World Series, relief pitching, Hitler, player interview, Dodgers, 1966
October 17, 2016

Episode 6: Nine Reasons

October 17, 2016/ Eric Enders

How Sandy Koufax, Vin Scully, and the Dodgers of the 1960s became the most influential franchise in the history of the game.

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October 17, 2016/ Eric Enders/
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Dodgers, Sandy Koufax, Maury Wills, Don Drysdale, Stadiums, Walter O'Malley, Watts Riots, World Series, Vin Scully, author interview, player interview
July 26, 2016

Episode 5: The Catch

July 26, 2016/ Eric Enders

With a brilliant smile, a sweet left-handed swing, and an iconic rookie card, Ken Griffey Jr. was the emblematic baseball player of his generation.

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July 26, 2016/ Eric Enders/
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Ken Griffey Jr., Mariners, Upper Deck, Barry Bonds, Personal, Reds
July 22, 2016

Episode 4: Tigers Burning Bright

July 22, 2016/ Eric Enders

As manager Mickey Cochrane and his Tigers thrilled Detroit by day, a secret KKK-like gang called the Black Legion terrorized the city by night.

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July 22, 2016/ Eric Enders/
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Detroit Tigers, Black Legion, racism, Hank Greenberg, Mickey Cochrane, author interview
June 10, 2016

Episode 3: See That He Behaves

June 10, 2016/ Eric Enders

George McQuillan was one of the most accomplished pitchers in baseball until a variety of scandals and personal problems brought his career crashing down.

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June 10, 2016/ Eric Enders/
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George McQuillan, pitching, Phillies, Alcohol, Syphilis, Movies, Dwight Gooden, Mets
May 15, 2016

Episode 2: Pilot (part 2)

May 15, 2016/ Eric Enders

In the early 1960s, Ken Hubbs was one of America's greatest young athletes... and then he started taking flying lessons from a famous stunt pilot.

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May 15, 2016/ Eric Enders/
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Ken Hubbs, Cubs, Chicago Cubs, Aviation, Death, Fielding
May 15, 2016

Episode 1: Pilot

May 15, 2016/ Eric Enders

Fadeaway's debut episode, "Pilot," delves into Ted Williams' near-brush with death in Korea, his friendship with hotshot pilot John Glenn, and his clashes with military brass.

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May 15, 2016/ Eric Enders/
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Ted Williams, John Glenn, Korean War, Military, Red Sox
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Fadeaway: The Baseball History Podcast

Fadeaway is a baseball storytelling podcast that brings to life colorful characters and memorable events from our National Pastime's rich history. Hosted by baseball historian Eric Enders.

“Anybody’s best pitch is the one the batters ain’t hitting that day.”
— Christy Mathewson
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