In this Veterans Day episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux from BadderSports shares the incredible story of Moe Berg — a Major League Baseball catcher, Ivy League graduate, and multilingual genius who secretly served the United States as a spy during World War II.

Berg’s story bridges two worlds: the ballpark and the battlefield. From catching knuckleballs for the Chicago White Sox to filming the skyline of Tokyo and reporting on Germany’s nuclear progress, Moe Berg’s intelligence and courage left a lasting mark on both baseball and American history.

This story honors not only Berg, but every veteran who has given part or all of their lives to defend freedom.

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00:00 Intro

00:39 Early Life and Education of Moe Berg

02:26 Moe Berg’s Baseball Career

06:40 Moe Berg’s Intelligence Work During WWII

08:05 Legacy and Final Years of Moe Berg

10:19 Tribute to Veterans

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Peter Lemieux shares the story of what he considers the most exciting baseball game ever. This baseball history moment is filled with amazing MLB highlights and best baseball plays. Peter's explanation of the game is baseball explained for all fans to enjoy.

1960 World Series Game 7, Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees—Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off, Mickey Mantle’s heads-up slide, Yogi Berra’s homer, Hal Smith’s forgotten blast, Tony Kubek’s bad-hop “pebble,” and the “lost” kinescope Bing Crosby kept in his wine cellar. This is the craziest finish in classic MLB history—and the story behind how the full game survived.

00:00 Intro

00:43 Setting the Stage: 1960 World Series

02:43 The Battle Begins: Early Games

04:26 The Climactic Game 7

07:00 The Unforgettable Eighth Inning

11:59 The Final Moments and Victory

13:38 Bing Crosby's Hidden Treasure

17:04 Final Thoughts

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Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, baseball history, racial integration, and Cooperstown.

In this Rounding Third episode from BadderSports, host Peter Lemieux shares a profoundly personal baseball story from August 4, 1979 — the day he met Roy Campanella in Cooperstown, New York.

In this episode, Peter recounts his trip to Cooperstown, New York, the day before Willie Mays’ Hall of Fame induction, and an unforgettable meeting with Roy Campanella. What began as a chance encounter became a lesson in bravery, grace, and the power of sport to lead cultural change.

00:00 – Introduction and Personal Connection

00:20 – A Trip to Cooperstown

02:50 – Meeting Roy Campanella

03:29 – Roy Campanella’s Story

06:24 – The Impact of Baseball on Segregation

10:40 – Reflection and Conclusion

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