Episode 287 - Turkey Mike Donlin

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss Major League Baseball's lifting of lifetime bans on players like Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson amongst others, debating their Hall of Fame eligibility. They explore the legacy and off-field controversies of these players. Mark delves into the life of early 20th-century baseball figure Turkey Mike Donlin, a crossover sports and entertainment personality. The show wraps up with an exciting round of Wax Pack Heroes, featuring baseball cards from 1990, including iconic players like Ken Griffey Jr. and Kirby Puckett.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
01:06 Controversial MLB Announcement
01:34 Pete Rose and Hall of Fame Debate
05:17 Shoeless Joe Jackson and Hall of Fame Eligibility
09:51 Other Banned Players and Their Stories
11:07 Ralph Kiner's Family Connection
14:35 Baseball Uniforms and Traditions
15:18 Historical Baseball Debuts
22:01 Turkey Mike Donlin: Baseball's First Dual Threat
33:13 Wax Packs Heroes: Baseball Card Game
01:08:49 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

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