Sean and Eds Do Baseball
History
About
Sean and Eds Do Baseball is a bi-weekly baseball history podcast where two friends take turns telling each other a story from the history of the game.
Episodes
- 149 Don Wilson
This episode covers the story of Don Wilson, an elite pitcher for the early Houston Astros. Wilson became an All-Star and etched his name into the record books twice, but his life ended tragically with unanswered questions.
- 148 Ping Bodie
This episode covers the life of Ping Bodie, an Italian baseball player born Francesco Stephano Pezzolo. It details his career starting in the independent and minor leagues of the West Coast before reaching the major leagues, and his growin…
- 147 Boots Poffenberger
Cletus "Boots" Poffenberger was a baseball pitcher with a short but eventful career. He achieved notable wins against Hall of Famers but faced challenges due to his lifestyle and behavior.
- 146 Eddie Collins
Episode 146 of Sean and Eds Do Baseball covers Hall of Fame second baseman Eddie Collins. The episode details his unique career beginnings, his extensive baseball knowledge, and the superstitions that contributed to his legendary status.
- 145 Sulphur Dell
Episode 145 of Sean and Eds Do Baseball discusses Sulphur Dell, also known as Athletic Park, which hosted baseball games in Nashville for almost a century. The episode covers contested pennants, fan riots, and notable landscaping.
- 144 Martin Dihigo
Episode 144 discusses Martin Dihigo, a Cuban baseball player who achieved Hall of Fame status and was known as 'El Immortal' for his skills on and off the field.
- 143 Dave Brown
This episode discusses the life of Dave K. Brown, a notable left-handed pitcher in the early Negro Leagues. After a crime following a celebration, Brown disappeared for almost 100 years before being found living under a new identity.
- 142 Dick Higham
Episode 142 discusses Dick Higham, a notable baseball figure from the 1870s player and manager ranks who later served as an umpire. Higham faced a trial in the 1880s after being accused of crookedness.
- 141 The White Brothers
This episode covers the lives of James and Will White, two early baseball stars from the 1870s. They were known for their clean living in a time of notable baseball figures and made significant contributions to the sport on both sides of t…
- 140 Rogelio "Roger" Moret
Sean pitches a complete game - but then gets moved to the bullpen - with the story of Rogelio "Roger" Moret. Moret became a can't miss prospect with Boston but couldn't solidify his position in their rotation. His career would fade as fast…
- 139 Hitless Wonders - The 1906 White Sox
Episode 139 discusses the 1906 Chicago White Sox, who defied expectations by winning the World Series against the Cubs. Despite having the lowest team batting average among World Series participants, the team, led by Player Manager Fielder…
- 138 Willard Hershberger and the 1940 World Series
Sean and Eds Do Baseball covers the 1940 World Series, where the Cincinnati Reds played to honor backup catcher Willard Hershberger following a mid-season tragedy.
- 137 Dave Dravecky
This episode of Sean and Eds Do Baseball covers the life and career of Dave Dravecky, a pitcher from Youngstown, Ohio, who played in the major leagues in the 1980s. It touches on his journey to the majors and his life beyond baseball.
- 136 Pascual Perez
The episode details the baseball career of Pascual Perez, a pitcher with a notably erratic career. It covers his involvement in brawls, pennant races, and drug controversies.
- 135 Lou Novikoff
Eds discusses the life of Lou Novikoff, known as "The Mad Russian," highlighting his hitting prowess and journey to the major leagues.
- 32 One Million Little Pieces (of Candy)
This episode revisits a past discussion about baseball's one millionth run, detailing the players involved and the unique circumstances of the event.
- 134 Howlin' Hilda
Sean tosses a curveball with the story of one of the first famous fans of the game; "Howlin'" Hilda Chester. Hilda lived a rough life but found solace in the bleachers of Ebbets Field screaming at her beloved Brooklyn Bums. Soon she was as…
- RE-RUN 47 Len Koenecke
As Sean and Eds enjoy the All Star Break we turn back the clock to July of 2021 when they welcomed friend and former high school baseball teammate Matt Marchese (host of The FAN Hockey show, former producer of Prime Time Sports at Sportsne…
- 133 Silver King
Eds steps back into the chalked box and throws a complete game with the life story of Silver King. One of the "speediest" pitchers of the late 19th century who had a chip on his shoulder and very few friends on or off the field. King had a…
- 132 Dan McGann
Sean goes back to back with the tragic story of speedy first baseman Dennis "Dan" McGann. McGann was a star at the turn of the century who set records on the base paths, fought numerous opposing players as well as his former coach. Sadly,…
- 131 The '88 Hat Jays
Guest Liz McGuire does some baseball with Sean and Eds as Sean delivers a wild pitch about possibly the worst team in modern professional baseball history; the 1988 Medicine Hat Blue Jays. Their record setting losing season wasn't pretty i…
- 130 The Christie Pits Riot
Eds continues to deal as he finishes off the Christie Pits saga with the story of the 1933 riot that had been brewing on the streets of Toronto for years. The rise of anti-semitism in Hogtown and around the world catalyzed a six hour race…
- 129 Christie Pits
Eds returns to the bump with the story of how Hog Town's famed Christie Pits came to be. A beautiful park in the heart of Toronto that hosted the city's early softball leagues soon became the site of an event that catalyzed one of the dark…
- 128 The Fall of Van Lingle Mungo
Sean keeps throwing and things get out of hand with Van Lingle Mungo. An arm injury, boozing, trade rumours, adultery, and confrontations with his managers lead to the end of his tenure in Brooklyn; and eventually his career, but not befor…
- 127 The Rise of Van Lingle Mungo
Sean pitches into extra innings starting with the origin and rise of Brooklyn Dodgers star Van Lingle Mungo. One of the best pitchers of the 1930’s, Mungo had the unfortunate luck of pitching in front of the Daffy Dodgers, never experienci…
- 126 Win or Else
Sean and Eds share the tools of ignorance this time and catch a story from special guest pitcher; Sports Reference Director of Design and SABR member Adam Darowski who steps to the mound with a spot start. Adam tells the tale of a 1930's D…
- 125 Alfredo Edmead
Sean throws a change-up with some late break telling the tragic story of a much hyped Pirates prospect and the scout who promised to stay by his side. Edmead would prove to be everything the organization was hoping he'd be until a routine…
- 124 Cecil Cooper
Eds returns to the mound for another tale of Black History with the story of Cecil Cooper. A criminally underrated player who struggled to find a fit in Boston, Cooper was a humble first baseman who eventually found his niche in the small…
- 123 Luke Easter
Sean gets on the bump for his first start of 2025 and regales Eds with the story of Luke Easter. A hulking home run hitting, trailblazing black slugger and all around great guy. Easter had a late start to his pro baseball career but made u…
- 122 Jack Lohrke
Eds comes from the windup and kicks high with the life story of the man who some consider to be the luckiest in baseball history; Jack Lohrke. Born in the 20's, Lohrke lived into his 80's but not before becoming one of baseball's greatest…
- 121 Billy Sunday
Our 2024 Season Finale! Sean's on the bump with the extra long story of William Ashley Sunday. After a rough childhood, Sunday's speed was enough to earn a spot on the Chicago White Stockings but he would leave after a short career yo serv…
- 120 Phil Marchildon
The boys return to the battery after a short break with the life story of yet another fellow country man; this time it's Phil Marchildon. In the spirit of Remembrance / Veteran's Day Eds toes the rubber and tells Sean about Phil's humble b…
- RE-RUN 26 Giants, Pilots, and Beers. Oh My!
As the MLB season comes to a close and Sean spends time off with a growing family; the boys revisit an old episode from October of 2020 in which Eds tells Sean, and friend of the show Jean Poincelet about a wild offseason almost 50 years a…
- 119 Tessie
Sean goes from the windup to tell Eds the wild story of the first official World Series in 1903; as well as the legendary group of fans that helped turn the series in Boston's favour. 101 years later the song they sang would gain new life…
- 118 The 1969 Mets
Eds throws a knuckler and continues an October tradition with a story from the MLB postseason, but he also continues a Sean and Eds Do Baseball tradition with a story of the Mets. The Miracle Mets; the key cast members that made them and a…
- 117 Melissa Ludtke
Sean throws a quality start with the story of baseball writer and journalist Melissa Ludtke. Her love of baseball lead her to write for Sports Illustrated but a confrontation with Bowie Kuhn during the 1977 World Series changed baseball fo…
- RE-RUN of 14 The CPL, Jesse Cole, and the Savannah Bananas from April 2020
In honour of Eds' vacation to Cooperstown we are re-running our early episode on The Savannah Bananas before they blew up to the point of having their own pop up display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Sean digs into the relatively…
- 116 Arthur Lawrence "Bugs" Raymond
Sean stands atop the hill and delivers a spitball with the short wild life and career of Arthur "Bugs" Raymond. One of the premier spitballers of his day Raymond's NY Giants Manager John McGraw would do all he could to keep his star pitche…
- 115 William "Bunk" Congalton
Eds steps to the rubber with a fastball. The story of Guelph, Ontario's own William "Bunk" Congalton; who found his way into his local Sports Hall of Fame after a career gardening for a laundry list of colourfully named clubs, all before h…
- 114 Moses Yellowhorse
Sean winds up with a fastball to tell the story of hard throwing pitcher Moses Yellowhorse. From the Pawnee Nation; Yellowhorse's arm caught the attention of baseball's elite and brought him to the big leagues at a young age. Despite a str…
- 113 The Only Nolan
Eds heads to the mound with a short outing; telling the story of fellow countryman, The Only Nolan. Born Edward Sylvester Nolan, in Trenton, Canada, Nolan gained what turned out to be one of the most ironic nicknames in baseball history. H…
- 112 Frenchy Bordagaray
Sean twirls a strong outing with the story of Stanley "Frenchy" Bordagaray - who was Basque! Bordagaray made headlines; mostly off the field with his goofy antics and stunts which created some major consternation for his manager Casey Sten…
- 111 Richie Ashburn
Eds hits the corner with a heater as he blazes through the life story of Hall of Fame Phillie and Broadcasting Legend Don Richie Whitey Ashburn. A story inspired by one fateful afternoon of "Putt-Putt's" career that surely beat the odds.
- 110 Joe Sprinz' "Catch"
Sean goes up and in with the story of Joe Sprinz and his attempted record setting catch that on his birthday no less, ended in disaster at the San Francisco World's Fair!
- 109 Randy Bass
Eds throws a curveball in a fastball count and brings an old player back onto the roster with a more in depth covering of the life of Randy Bass; the NPB's first American superstar, who due to some poor foresight by his club was railroaded…
- 108 Shotgun Rogers and Johnny Dodge
Sean winds up for back to back starts with the tale of two friends brought together by baseball and connected forever by one tragic day on the diamond.
- 107 James "Pud" Galvin
Sean throws a strike with the story of James "Pud" Galvin; a small but mighty pitcher and MLB's first 300 game winner. Galvin's career would be overshadowed by other stars of the 1880's but a revelation from the early 2000's would embroil…
- 106 Benny Meyer
Eds returns to the mound with the story of Benny Meyer, a man that Babe Ruth called “the noisiest coacher in either league," who as a young man was given an ultimatum by his father that set him on a path toward a life of baseball.
- 105 Wild Bill Hagy
Sean's on the bump with the story of Wild Bill Hagy. One of the original Superfans who led a section of rowdy fans in the bleachers of Baltimore in the late 1970's. Wild Bill's cheers and dancing made him famous before a falling out with t…
- 104 The Cheesesteak Challenge
Eds throws a curveball on his way out of town and tells Sean the story of how a veteran ballplayer in the twilight of his career inadvertently started an underground competition by consuming an ungodly number of Philadelphia Cheesesteak sa…