Episode 254 - Honoring Willie Mays and His Legacy

In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' Jeff and Mark discuss All Star droughts, Iron Man (baseball and otherwise), newly discovered baseball songs from the past, new drinks at the ballgame, Boomstick down and ofcourse debuts.  The rest of the episode is dedicated to his memory and far reaching impact on not just baseball but society. The show wraps up with reflections on who might now be considered the greatest living baseball player. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:26 Exciting Baseball Updates 01:42 ESPN's All-Star Drought List 05:26 New Segment Alert: Baseball Music 09:11 Portland Pickles and THC Seltzer 10:51 The Boomstick Hot Dog Incident 14:12 Baseball Debuts and Final Games 16:45 Remembering Willie Mays 29:43 Willie Mays vs. Mickey Mantle Debate 30:23 The Catch: A Legendary Play 31:44 Willie Mays' Career Achievements 33:22 Amphetamines Controversy 36:17 Willie Mays' TV and Movie Appearances 45:02 Willie Mays' Pop Culture Impact 45:59 Willie Mays' Baseball Statistics 52:55 The Greatest Living Baseball Player Debate 57:40 Tribute to Willie Mays 58:21 Conclusion and Listener Engagement   Prof45 Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@the45prof98 Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards