In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark welcome listeners to another engaging dive into baseball history from the historic Eric Bedard studio. They begin with an amusing discussion on favorite saxophonists, highlighting Nationals reliever Jose Ferrer, who is self-teaching the saxophone via Youtube, it’s going great. They also discuss a surprising story about former MLB player Eric Anthony discovering his biological father was a Dodgers legend. They recount events in baseball history, including significant player debuts and unique player nicknames, and cover the important contributions of Jefferson Burdick to baseball card collecting. The episode wraps up with the climax of Wax Packs Heroes, with a dramatic game seven showdown featuring baseball cards from 1984, ultimately crowning this season's champion.

00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 00:46 Warming Up with BP Segment 00:59 Saxophone Shenanigans 03:46 Baseball Family Discoveries 07:37 Historic Debuts and Player Highlights 15:28 Jefferson Burdick: The Ultimate Collector 25:32 Sweet Bread Bailey: A Forgotten Name 30:14 Wax Packs Heroes 01:06:52 Champ Summers: A New Meme 01:09:50 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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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 discuss the impact of baseball in music videos, particularly MC Hammer's 'Too Legit to Quit,' featuring several pro athletes. The hosts provide updates on real-life events and baseball history, including Dick Schofield's unique playing stats, the Rockies' poor performance, and controversies around John Rocker's appearance on Survivor. The show wraps up with an exciting round of Wax Packs Heroes, showcasing baseball cards from 1985, including Mike Scott, Eddie Murray, and Tony Gwynn.

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00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 01:10 Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Oakland Ballers 03:41 Baseball in Music Videos 09:41 Listener Emails and Corrections 13:29 Rockies' Struggles and Immaculate Grid 17:58 Turkey Mike Donlin Stories 22:24 John Rocker on Survivor 34:18 Wax Pack Heroes 01:09:23 Wrapping Up and Announcements

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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 discuss Major League Baseball's lifting of lifetime bans on players like Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson amongst others, debating their Hall of Fame eligibility. They explore the legacy and off-field controversies of these players. Mark delves into the life of early 20th-century baseball figure Turkey Mike Donlin, a crossover sports and entertainment personality. The show wraps up with an exciting round of Wax Pack Heroes, featuring baseball cards from 1990, including iconic players like Ken Griffey Jr. and Kirby Puckett.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:06 Controversial MLB Announcement 01:34 Pete Rose and Hall of Fame Debate 05:17 Shoeless Joe Jackson and Hall of Fame Eligibility 09:51 Other Banned Players and Their Stories 11:07 Ralph Kiner's Family Connection 14:35 Baseball Uniforms and Traditions 15:18 Historical Baseball Debuts 22:01 Turkey Mike Donlin: Baseball's First Dual Threat 33:13 Wax Packs Heroes: Baseball Card Game 01:08:49 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/

#podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards