EPISODE · Jul 12, 2025 · 13 MIN
Why Cleveland Should Never Have Let Rocky Colavito Go
from Rounding Third | Presented by BadderSports · host Rounding Third
Rocky Colavito wasn’t just a ballplayer—he was a symbol of hope for an entire city. In this episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux dives deep into the incredible rise, shocking trade, and enduring legacy of Rocky Colavito, one of Cleveland’s most beloved figures in sports history. From launching 40+ homers to throwing absolute lasers from the outfield, Colavito had the power, the arm, and the charm. But in 1960, “Trader Frank” Lane sent him packing in one of the most infamous trades in baseball history—sparking decades of heartbreak and what some still call “The Curse of Rocky Colavito.” 📚 Plus: The wild story of his 500-foot throw, his perfect ERA, and why he still has a statue in Cleveland. ⚾ Got a childhood hero like Rocky? Tell us in the comments. 00:00 Intro 00:58 The Rise of Rocky Colavito 02:31 Rocky's Peak Performance 04:05 The Shocking Trade 07:34 Rocky's Return and Legacy 09:00 Rocky's Legendary Arm 10:36 The Curse of Rocky Colavito 12:32 Conclusion 🔔 Subscribe for more baseball storytelling that captures the heart of the game — only on BadderSports. 🎙️ More from BadderSports: @swingbadderpodcast @hoopandtheharm @RoundingThirdPodcast @CampusToContracts @TheToddPod @ShortHandedPodcast ⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com
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Rocky Colavito wasn’t just a ballplayer—he was a symbol of hope for an entire city. In this episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux dives deep into the incredible rise, shocking trade, and enduring legacy of Rocky Colavito, one of Cleveland’s most beloved figures in sports history.From launching 40+ homers to throwing absolute lasers from the outfield, Colavito had the power, the arm, and the charm. But in 1960, “Trader Frank” Lane sent him packing in one of the most infamous trades in baseball history—sparking decades of heartbreak and what some still call “The Curse of Rocky Colavito.”📚 Plus: The wild story of his 500-foot throw, his perfect ERA, and why he still has a statue in Cleveland.⚾ Got a childhood hero like Rocky? Tell us in the comments.00:00 Intro00:58 The Rise of Rocky Colavito02:31 Rocky's Peak Performance04:05 The Shocking Trade07:34 Rocky's Return and Legacy09:00 Rocky's Legendary Arm10:36 The Curse of Rocky Colavito12:32 Conclusion🔔 Subscribe for more baseball storytelling that captures the heart of the game — only on BadderSports.🎙️ More from BadderSports:@swingbadderpodcast@hoopandtheharm@RoundingThirdPodcast@CampusToContracts@TheToddPod@ShortHandedPodcast⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com
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