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The Athlete Archives
by The Athlete Archives
Detailed look into the lives and careers of athletes that have interesting stories.
Episodes
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Tony Conigliaro's life changed forever after being hit in the face
Tony C was a bright young star with the Red Sox whose career and life changed after being hit in the face by a pitch. His story is tragic, with an early death after 8 years of round the clock care.Other videos mentioned:Ray Chapmanhttps://youtu.be/MsYLbgLRE-MAdam...
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Ray Fosse battled injuries throughout his career
Ray Fosse was a catcher who was famously injured in a collision with Pete Rose in the 1970 All Star Game. He was never really the same afterwards. Did Pete ruin Ray's career?
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Pete Rose v Bud Harrelson 1973 NLCS
Pete Rose v Bud Harrelson - hard slides and taking out middle infielders in the1970s.
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Interview w/ BILL SCHERRER - 1984 Detroit Tigers World Series champion
00:00:00 introduction00:03:25 origins in baseball00:05:27 backup plan00:07:44 playing in italy00:09:53 2 career hits00:12:44 presidential ball00:16:04 traded to detroit00:17:35 lifelong brothers00:21:10 sparky chemistry00:24:28 just 1 ws00:25:30 humanity hof00:27:44 1984 reunions00:29:52...
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NORM CASH corked his bat and won a batting title
Norm Cash played for the White Sox and Tigers. He won a batting title in 1961. Later in life he confessed he had corked his bat.#mlb #tigers
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They call him CHAMP - the best athlete you've never heard of
CHAMP SUMMERS was a Red, Tiger, Giant and Cub. He was a medal winning Vietnam veteran, and a super athlete.
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Richie Hebner - The Grave Digger
Richie Hebner - The Grave Digger
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MVP Willie Hernandez and Señor Smoke - 1984 Tigers bullpen was elite
Aurelio Lopez (Señor Smoke) and Willie Hernandez were the perfect combination of righty/lefty bullpen aces to take the 1984 Tigers to the World Series.
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Vince Coleman
Vince Coleman
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Ed Farmer vs Al Cowens - sign stealing, bean balls and baseball in the 1980s
Ed Farmer vs Al Cowens - sign stealing, bean balls and baseball in the 1980sWhite Sox pitcher Ed Farmer hit Al Cowens in the face, breaking his jaw. A year later Cowens charged the mound in retaliation.
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Captain Jack Glasscock
Captain Jack Glasscock and my N28 Allen & Ginter
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Dwight Gooden - Dr K
Dwight Gooden was Rookie of the Year in 1984 and had a truly historic season in 1985, winning the Cy Young Award.Dwight experienced a traumatic event as a child and suffered from addiction most of his adult life. He's currently clean and healthy.#nymets #nyyankees #mlb #yankees #mets #baseball
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Al Kaline - His story told through baseball cards
Al Kaline (Mr. Tiger) is a Hall of Fame player for the Detroit Tigers. He was a broadcaster for the team alongside fellow HoFer George Kell.In this video I share my collection of Kaline cards as I share storiess from his life and career.#mlb #detroittigers #detroit #tigers #baseball…
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"Peg Leg" Patty O'Doul - Deadball era ballplayer for Connie Mack
"Peg Leg" Patty O'Doul - Deadball era ballplayer for Connie Mack
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Cecil Travis
Cecil Travis was a career Washington Senator who lost 4 years to military service for WW2. He was an elite hitter before the war but was never able to regain his pre-war ability upon returning from service.
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Oscar Gamble
Oscar Gamble
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Jay Buhner
Jay Buhner (BONE) - with Vintage Dave T
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My T206 rainbow - Deadball era players from 1909-1911
The T206 baseball card set was printed from 1909-1911 and distributed in packs of cigarettes. Come listen to the stories of 7 men featured in this set.
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Pete Reiser
Pete Reiser
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Boog Powell
Boog Powell
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Bob Cerv - Yankee and Nebraska Cornhusker with Drew @CleanCheapShots
Bob Cerv was a legendary Weston, Nebraska born and raised athlete. He had a front row seat to the great Maris/Mantle HR chase of 1961 as a roommate of both sluggers. He is a decorated WWII veteran and survivor of the Battle of Leyte Gulf.Come join me and my friend Drew as we chat about Bob...
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Jim (Junior) Gilliam - Dodgers
Jim Gilliam with Cory Smith from @TrueCardAdv #mlb #basesball #dodgers
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"Big Klu" Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Reds w/ @RobCashCards
Big Klu is an iconic Cincinnati Reds first baseman. I was joined by Rob from @RobCashCards to chat about his career and his legacy.
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Jim Eisenreich - Tourette Syndrome in MLB
Jim Eisenreich - Tourette Syndrome in MLB
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Vida Blue - Oakland A's phenom
Vida Blue was a pitcher for the Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants and KC Royals. He won the Cy Young and MVP in 1971 and seemed to be on a HoF trajectory.That all got derailed as he got mixed up in cocaine in the early 1980s. Still, he was an incredible pitcher and 3 time World Series…
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Frenchy Bordagaray
Frenchy Bordagaray shocked the world when he showed up to spring training with a mustache. Come join me to hear about this unique guy in baseball history.
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Terrance Gore - 1 RBI and 3 rings
Terrance Gore is an example of what makes baseball the best sport ever created. He is a man with really only 1 skill - he can run fast. He used that skill to earn 3 World Series championship rings.#baseball #braves #kansascityroyals #mlb #dodgers
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Graig Nettles
Graig Miller from @MidLifeCards joined me to chat about Graig NettlesHe was a standout 3rd baseman who played most famously for the NY Yankees. He was known as an elite defender.Join us as Graig shares some personal anecdotes and some of his most prized memorabilia.Graig's channel: @MidLifeCards
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Benny Kauff - stealing bases & stealing cars?
Benny Kauff was banned from baseball by Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis despite being acquitted in court for auto theft.Was Judge Landis justified in his decision?For more in depth discussion of Benny Kauff cards see this video from @DansVintageBaseballPC...
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Dick Pole & Pete LaCock
Everything you always wanted to know about Dick Pole and Pete LaCock but were afraid to ask.#mlb #mlbhistory #royals #cubs #redsox #mariners
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1912 Replacement Tigers - randos off the street
Paul Jackson from Project 3.18 and I talk about an incredibly unique game between the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Athletics of 1912. A heckling fan, Ty Cobb suspension and a nervous Frank Navin resulted in Hughie Jennings recruiting players off the streets of Philly.It's a crazy story...
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Adam Greenberg - overcoming obstacles with a "never quit" attitude
Adam Greenberg and I discuss his career, life after baseball and what it's like to climb back into the box after getting drilled in the head.You can buy Adam's book on Amazon:https://a.co/d/gY6OdmmAnd you can contact Adam through his website:https://www.adamgreenbergofficial.com
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Rupert Mills - league leader in EVERY stat in 1916
Rupert Mills played for the Newark Peppers of the Federal League in 1915, and well, sort of again in 1916.This Notre Dame educated lawyer refused a contract buyout at 1/6th of its value which led to him being the only player left in the Federal League for 1916. In order to fulfill his contract he...
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Curt Flood - Cardinals legend who sacrificed greatly for the benefit of every other player in MLB
Curt Flood sued Major League Baseball and commissioner Bowie Kuhn arguing that the reserve clause was illegal. His case led to hugely significant changes.I'm joined by friends Sean, Mike and John to discuss Curt's legacy.#mlbhistory #cardinals #supremecourt #vintagebaseball
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John Berardino - the $1M face of baseball
John Berardino (later, Beradino) was a professional baseball player who became an acting legend on General Hospital as Dr Hardy. He recorded nearly 3,100 episodes of the famed soap opera.
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Sy Rosenthal - How do you define a hero?
Sy Rosenthal had a brief career with the Boston Red Sox, but he should be remembered for his many contributions to society and his sacrifice in WW2. He was paralyzed as a casualty of the sinking of the USS Miantonomah.
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Nap Rucker - Brooklyn Dodgers/Superbas/Robins from Alpharetta Georgia
Nap Rucker is a deadball era baseball player from Alpharetta Georgia. In this video I visit Nap's gravesite in Roswell, GA and talk to a Nap Rucker expert and collector, Sean Pagaduan.#baseballhistory #mlbhistory #brooklyn #dodgers
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Brawl in Atlanta - Braves vs Padres August 12 1984
Brawl in Atlanta - Braves vs Padres August 12 1984 Paul Jackson from Project 3.18 and I talk about a game between the Braves and Padres from August of 1984 in which 16 players would eventually be ejected. Paul's Project 3.18 can be found here: https://www.project-318.com Here's the game log on...
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Fernando Valenzuela - El Toro and his importance in healing the Latino rift in LA
Fernando Valenzuela's significance to the Latino population in LA can't be overstated. #baseball #vintagebaseball #dodgers #mlb
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Bert Campaneris with Drew (Clean Cheap Shots)
Drew and I chat about Bert Campaneris and the A's franchise Drew's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CleanCheapShots #baseball #baseballhistory #oaklandathletics #theathletearchives #mlb
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Lou Brissie with Mike The Sports History Collector
Mike and I discuss Lou Brisssie, cotton and buying vintage baseball cards on a budget. Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqfb4oGftUJ7I9QdsRrBg7Q Here's a direct link to Mike's video on Rick Monday: https://youtu.be/7XvCcmhe_H0?si=F19K-nBOB1LSCO3V #baseball #vintagebaseball #ww2...
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The worst team in baseball history? The 1899 Cleveland Spiders
The 2024 Chicago White Sox were bad. But they were FAR from the worst ever. My friend Sean joins me to discuss the 1899 Cleveland Spiders, the worst team in baseball history.
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Bobby Murcer with Dan Lynch from Dan's Vintage Baseball PC
Dan Lynch from @DansVintageBaseballPC joins me to discuss a hero of his - Bobby Murcer. We talk about Bobby, unique batting stances, and the crap that was 1981 Fleer. #nyyankees #baseballhistory #mlb
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Double Duty Radcliffe w/ author Kyle McNary
Biographer Kyle McNary joins me to discuss Negro League baseball's Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe. Kyle's book: https://www.amazon.com/Ted-Double-Duty-Radcliffe-Baseballs/dp/0964200201/ SABR oral history (Fay Vincent with Double Duty): https://sabr.org/interview/ted-double-duty-radcliffe-2002/ Bob...
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D-Day and baseball's fallen soldiers
There are 6 men who played professional baseball who lost their lives on D-Day during Operation Overlord. This is my tribute to these fall soldiers. #vintagebaseball #baseballhistory #baseball #wwii #ww2 #dday
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Rick Monday with Mike The Sports History Collector
Mike and I discuss Rick Monday and the draft system, digging graves and transistor radios. Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqfb4oGftUJ7I9QdsRrBg7Q Other channels mentioned in this video include Dan's Vintage Baseball PC: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgxU1Ob6ypHLXneueSUFMYw and Drew at…
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Gene Bearden - World Series and WWII hero? A story you won't believe
Gene Bearden has an unbelievable story. He was the hero of the 1948 Cleveland Indians, but his tale also includes quite the surprising experience in WWII #baseball #vintagebaseball #cleveland #clevelandguardians #indians #worldseries #theathletearchives #mlb #vintagebaseball #vintagebaseballcards
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Babe Ruth, Ernie Shore and the perfect game that wasn't
Come and listen to the story about a man named Ernie Shore. He was credited for throwing one of the very few perfect games in MLB history until it was revoked in 1991 (rightfully so, in my opinion). One of the more interesting parts of this story for me is the background of the home plate umpire...
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Who the heck is Sloppy Thurston?!
Sloppy Thurston's name made the news this week as Chicago White Sox closer Michael Kopech pitched an immaculate inning. Come on in and find out who Sloppy Thurston was. #mlb #mlbhistory #baseball #whitesox
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History of Bullpen Carts
Bullpen carts...they're fun, they're silly, they are awesome. #mlb #mlbhistory
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