In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark kick off with a discussion on the passing of a significant figure in Italy and explore fascinating connections between religious figures and baseball. They delve into the 1942 Negro League World Series featuring Satchel Paige's Kansas City Monarchs against Josh Gibson's Homestead Grays. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by Negro League teams, quirky anecdotes, and the historic importance of the series. The episode concludes with Wax Packs Heroes, where Jeff and Mark have another intense card battle, showcasing baseball cards from the early '90s and discussing lesser-known players as well as legends, alongside their surprising pop culture appearances.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:44 Baseball and Current Events 01:15 Pope Connections in Baseball 05:41 Historical Baseball Debuts 14:20 Was He a Yankee? 18:46 1942 Negro League World Series 36:25 Wax Pack Heroes: Baseball Card Battle 01:03:31 Conclusion and Farewell

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In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark cover a range of baseball history topics, including a legendary doubleheader between Lehman College and the Yeshiva Maccabees that ended both teams' extensive losing streaks. They delve into the storied career and infamous spitball tactics of Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry. The episode also highlights several notable baseball debuts, including Buck Weaver and Rod Carew. The show concludes with an intense round of Wax Pack Heroes featuring 1987 Topps cards, bringing nostalgia and competition to the forefront.

00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 00:25 Baseball Banter: Favorite Players and Team Defense 01:53 The Double Header with a Twist 04:46 Earl Weaver's Pocket Mystery 07:37 Honoring Baseball Legends 08:20 Debuts and Historical Highlights 14:12 Gaylord Perry: The Spitball Legend 33:53 Wax Pack Heroes: The Ultimate Baseball Card Showdown 01:04:03 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

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We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/

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In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark cover the action-packed first week of the baseball season. Highlights include PED suspensions, massive contracts, and bizarre events like drones on the field. They delve into unique stories including the crazy way Tom Hanks keeps score, strange happenings in college baseball, and curious historical anecdotes. The duo revisits historic MLB debuts and milestones, debates baseball cycles, and uncovers oddities like a cursed 1919 World Series baseball. The show concludes with an intense session of Wax Packs Heroes featuring virtual 1977 baseball cards.

00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 00:25 Season Highlights and Shenanigans 02:19 Tom Hanks and His Typewriter Obsession 03:44 Controversies in College Baseball 08:32 Historic Baseball Tales 10:52 Debuts and Notable Players 17:41 Cycles and Historic Feats 22:10 Struggles and Superstitions 31:42 New Game: Was He a Yankee? 35:08 Wax Packs Heroes: Rules and Scoring 01:06:41 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/

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