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EPISODE · Mar 28, 2022 · 6 MIN

3-28-22: Mangled hand = best curveball ever

from SAX IN THE MORNING · host Steve Sax

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast.This week we are going to celebrate two of my favorite things: baseball and people who overcome adversity. Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown was a hall of fame pitcher from the early 1900’s. When he was 7-years-old he got his hand stuck in a wheat shredder and lost his index finger. Just weeks later he tripped while running and broke the remaining fingers on his right hand. The injury never healed correctly and he was left with a badly bent middle finger and a paralyzed little finger. The injury forced him as a kid to learn to hold the ball in an odd way using only three fingers. But with that he developed a devastating curveball that many still say is the best curveball in the history of baseball. He went on to win two World Series and had a .206 career ERA. Feats he may never have accomplished without the unique throwing ability he developed as a result of major physical adversity. It just goes to show you never know when the worst thing that happens to you might just end up becoming your greatest asset. Visit my website: saxinthemorning.com for merchandise and other links. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @saxinthemorning_podcastYouTube: subscribe and watch shorts here  Remember, Sax in the Morning swag is now available on my Instagram site. Go to "Sax in the Morning" underscore podcast. (saxinthemorning_podcast)You'll see it right there on the Instagram and just hit the link. Everything's there Mugs, hats, tumblers you name it. 

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I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast. This week we are going to celebrate two of my favorite things: baseball and people who overcome adversity. Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown was a hall of fame pitcher from the early 1900’s. When he was 7-years-old he got his hand stuck in a wheat shredder and lost his index finger. Just weeks later he tripped while running and broke the remaining fingers on his right hand. The injury never heale...

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