Episode 275 - More Cheaters In Baseball

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark delve into various baseball history topics, starting with the story of Cal Ripken Jr.'s minor league team, the Iron Birds, and the infamous Billy Ripken 'f##k face' baseball card, interesting quirks like nickname origins, Vince McMahon's surprising link to Negro League baseball, and a major 1962 cheating scandal involving the Giants that was covered up and rarely discussed. They also honor recently passed players, including Bob Uecker and Tommy Brown, and battle through another round of 'Wax Pack Heroes' with vintage baseball cards. Fun facts, nostalgic moments, and quirky stories make this episode a home run!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:14 Cal Ripken Jr. and the Iron Birds
03:05 The Billy Ripken Baseball Card Anniversary
05:23 Tyler Rogers' Unique Baby Name
06:54 Vince McMahon's Surprising Baseball Connection
08:21 Negro League Player 'High Pockets' Hudspeth
09:58 Ed Delahanty's Penultimate Season Was Crazy
11:31 Remembering Bob Uecker and Tommy Brown
14:22 Cheating in Baseball History
30:12 Wax Pack Heros: Baseball Card Showdown
01:00:06 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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