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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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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