Last week I rambled for so long about the establishment of the color barrier in the 1880s that I didn't even get to Jackie Robinson Breaking it. Well, that's what you get this week, but you also get a side track about Big Bill Bevens and the 1947 World Series, and even one about Lippy Leo.

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The color barrier in baseball was broken by Jackie Robinson in 1947, but how did it come to be in the first place? Were there black players in the Major Leagues way back before it began, and who were they? That's what we'll look at today. Also, Armando Marsans and a curious side note.

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The 1886 World Series featured the same teams as 1885- Chicago versus St. Louis. Just like 1885, which we covered in Episode 4, it was an exciting series full of controversy, and with a legendary ending. Also King Kelly, Germany Schaefer, and Will White.

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The Rivalry between the Cubs and the Cardinals is the oldest one in Major League Baseball, which means the oldest one in professional sporting leagues since the National League was the first one. Today, Indy and Berns go all the way back to its 19th century roots.

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It sure seems like there was a lot of slugging in the 1930s, but was there really? This week we take a deep look. Also, stuff about Hughie Jennings, Rudy York, and Bobby Lowe speaks!

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1968 was the 'Year of the Pitcher', but if you look at it in two halves- before and after th All-Star break, a new picture emerges. Also Chuck Klein, the 1930 Phillies, and guys named Hod.

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This week we look at the first half of Babe Ruth's career, but a little differently. Also: Bob Caruthers, Cy Seymour, and Hub Pruett Syndrome.

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A brief look and who we are and what you can expect from this awesome podcast.

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