Episode 291 - Billy, The Mick and Whitey Go To The Copa

In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark recount the infamous Brooklyn Yankees brawl at the Copa Cabana in 1957, involving Billy Martin, Mickey Mantle, and other Yankees players. They share anecdotes about the mob-run nightclub and the fallout of the incident on the Yankees' season. The hosts also explore player histories and quirky trivia when unboxing a pack of re-packed wax baseball cards, revealing some gems like…listen to find out who. The episode includes some strange Rockies stories, lightning strikes, and Fernando Tatis, Jr. suing people.

00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise
01:23 SABR Convention Highlights
03:09 Player Investment Scams
07:00 Rockies Lawsuit Drama
13:45 All Ryan Meetup at Coors Field
15:33 Baseball Debuts on June 27th
23:47 The Copa Cabana Incident
38:39 Wax Packs Heroes: Unboxing and Discussion
01:02:42 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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