MLB history podcasts
Billy Martin was born in Berkeley, California, in 1928. His parents split up shortly after his birth, which had a profound emotional impact on Billy. As a child, he frequently got into fights and engaged in amateur boxing for a time before shifting his focus to baseball. He wasn’t a natural, but through hard work … Read more
Every dedicated baseball fan knows that the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1964, winning 29 pennants and 20 World Series titles. However, that dominance abruptly ended from 1965 to 1969. During those five years, the Yankees had only one winning season, and even that was just barely, finishing with an … Read more
George Wright and Al Spalding are two of the most important figures in 19th Century Baseball. Both were stars on the field and successful entrepreneurs off of it. In this episode of Hello Old Sports, Dan and Andrew interview Jeffrey Orens, author of Selling Baseball: How Superstars George Wright and Albert Spalding Impacted Sports in … Read more
Founded in 1901 as a charter member of the American League, the Boston Red Sox are one of Major League Baseball’s most historic and recognizable franchises. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, they have built a legacy defined by perseverance, iconic moments, and a deeply loyal fanbase known as “Red Sox Nation.” Over more than a century … Read more
Believe it or not, the Philadelphia Phillies franchise dates back to 1883, when Chester A. Arthur was President of the United States. The Phillies were originally known as the Philadelphia Quakers, but they were renamed the Phillies in 1890. Despite some outstanding seasons, the Phillies did not achieve first place until 1915, when they lost … Read more