The Athlete Archives

BARTOLO COLÓN - from extreme poverty to the Cy Young Award

Tony C was a bright young star with the Red Sox whose career and life changed after being hit in the face by a pitch. His story is tragic, with an early death after 8 years of round the clock care.Other videos mentioned:Ray Chapmanhttps://youtu.be/MsYLbgLRE-MAdam Greenberghttps://youtu.be/lC66Pqb8_cMJim Eisenreichhttps://youtu.be/yxtLcZx8R9YRA Dickeyhttps://youtu.be/QL7ZGjRWO88

Ray Fosse was a catcher who was famously injured in a collision with Pete Rose in the 1970 All Star Game. He was never really the same afterwards. Did Pete ruin Ray's career?

Pete Rose v Bud Harrelson - hard slides and taking out middle infielders in the1970s.

00:00:00 introduction00:03:25 origins in baseball00:05:27 backup plan00:07:44 playing in italy00:09:53 2 career hits00:12:44 presidential ball00:16:04 traded to detroit00:17:35 lifelong brothers00:21:10 sparky chemistry00:24:28 just 1 ws00:25:30 humanity hof00:27:44 1984 reunions00:29:52 gibby00:32:11 end of his career00:36:55 scouting in venezuela00:38:02 moving up the scouting ladder00:39:48 taking the white sox job00:41:24 smoking and chewing00:48:01 ws game film01:01:22 final out and madness of 8401:03:56 12 years in minors01:07:11 bill murray01:08:26 roommates01:11:12 baseball cardsJay and I had the great pleasure to interview Bill Scherrer. Bill played on the WORLD SERIES winning Detroit Tigers in 1984. He was drafted by the Reds and played all over the world. He's a great story teller...

Norm Cash played for the White Sox and Tigers. He won a batting title in 1961. Later in life he confessed he had corked his bat.#mlb #tigers

CHAMP SUMMERS was a Red, Tiger, Giant and Cub. He was a medal winning Vietnam veteran, and a super athlete.

Richie Hebner - The Grave Digger

Aurelio Lopez (Señor Smoke) and Willie Hernandez were the perfect combination of righty/lefty bullpen aces to take the 1984 Tigers to the World Series.

Vince Coleman

Ed Farmer vs Al Cowens - sign stealing, bean balls and baseball in the 1980sWhite Sox pitcher Ed Farmer hit Al Cowens in the face, breaking his jaw. A year later Cowens charged the mound in retaliation.

Captain Jack Glasscock and my N28 Allen & Ginter

Dwight Gooden was Rookie of the Year in 1984 and had a truly historic season in 1985, winning the Cy Young Award.Dwight experienced a traumatic event as a child and suffered from addiction most of his adult life. He's currently clean and healthy.#nymets #nyyankees #mlb #yankees #mets #baseball

Al Kaline (Mr. Tiger) is a Hall of Fame player for the Detroit Tigers. He was a broadcaster for the team alongside fellow HoFer George Kell.In this video I share my collection of Kaline cards as I share storiess from his life and career.#mlb #detroittigers #detroit #tigers #baseball #baseballcards #vintagebaseball

"Peg Leg" Patty O'Doul - Deadball era ballplayer for Connie Mack

Cecil Travis was a career Washington Senator who lost 4 years to military service for WW2. He was an elite hitter before the war but was never able to regain his pre-war ability upon returning from service.

Oscar Gamble

Jay Buhner (BONE) - with Vintage Dave T

The T206 baseball card set was printed from 1909-1911 and distributed in packs of cigarettes. Come listen to the stories of 7 men featured in this set.

Pete Reiser

Boog Powell

Bob Cerv was a legendary Weston, Nebraska born and raised athlete. He had a front row seat to the great Maris/Mantle HR chase of 1961 as a roommate of both sluggers. He is a decorated WWII veteran and survivor of the Battle of Leyte Gulf.Come join me and my friend Drew as we chat about Bob Cerv.Drew's channel:  @CleanCheapShots ​

Jim Gilliam with Cory Smith from  @TrueCardAdv  #mlb #basesball #dodgers

Big Klu is an iconic Cincinnati Reds first baseman. I was joined by Rob from  @RobCashCards  to chat about his career and his legacy.

Jim Eisenreich - Tourette Syndrome in MLB

Vida Blue was a pitcher for the Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants and KC Royals. He won the Cy Young and MVP in 1971 and seemed to be on a HoF trajectory.That all got derailed as he got mixed up in cocaine in the early 1980s. Still, he was an incredible pitcher and 3 time World Series champion.I'm joined by  @mikethesportshistorycollec1947  to discuss his career, look at some memorabilia and talk about Vida's legacy.

Frenchy Bordagaray shocked the world when he showed up to spring training with a mustache. Come join me to hear about this unique guy in baseball history.

Terrance Gore is an example of what makes baseball the best sport ever created. He is a man with really only 1 skill - he can run fast. He used that skill to earn 3 World Series championship rings.#baseball #braves #kansascityroyals #mlb #dodgers

Graig Miller from  @MidLifeCards  joined me to chat about Graig NettlesHe was a standout 3rd baseman who played most famously for the NY Yankees. He was known as an elite defender.Join us as Graig shares some personal anecdotes and some of his most prized memorabilia.Graig's channel: @MidLifeCards ​

Benny Kauff was banned from baseball by Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis despite being acquitted in court for auto theft.Was Judge Landis justified in his decision?For more in depth discussion of Benny Kauff cards see this video from  @DansVintageBaseballPC  :https://youtu.be/JN1BbLlm2qM?si=JJMStNbg4VX5keq6

Everything you always wanted to know about Dick Pole and Pete LaCock but were afraid to ask.#mlb #mlbhistory #royals #cubs #redsox #mariners

Paul Jackson from Project 3.18 and I talk about an incredibly unique game between the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Athletics of 1912. A heckling fan, Ty Cobb suspension and a nervous Frank Navin resulted in Hughie Jennings recruiting players off the streets of Philly.It's a crazy story shared by Project 3.18's Paul Jackson.Paul Jackson’s Project 3.18:https://www.project-318.com/Paul’s presentation at SABR 53:https://sabr.box.com/shared/static/1l2gyw4iphufyowlmppvwb1bdno61jg5.mp3And his PowerPoint slides:https://sabr.box.com/shared/static/bvg8rpqvhjz7377i4uv2xpthp3383htl.pptxThe excellent work of Kevin Barw...

Adam Greenberg and I discuss his career, life after baseball and what it's like to climb back into the box after getting drilled in the head.You can buy Adam's book on Amazon:https://a.co/d/gY6OdmmAnd you can contact Adam through his website:https://www.adamgreenbergofficial.com

Rupert Mills played for the Newark Peppers of the Federal League in 1915, and well, sort of again in 1916.This Notre Dame educated lawyer refused a contract buyout at 1/6th of its value which led to him being the only player left in the Federal League for 1916. In order to fulfill his contract he had to "play baseball" by himself.

Curt Flood sued Major League Baseball and commissioner Bowie Kuhn arguing that the reserve clause was illegal. His case led to hugely significant changes.I'm joined by friends Sean, Mike and John to discuss Curt's legacy.#mlbhistory #cardinals #supremecourt #vintagebaseball

John Berardino (later, Beradino) was a professional baseball player who became an acting legend on General Hospital as Dr Hardy. He recorded nearly 3,100 episodes of the famed soap opera.

Sy Rosenthal had a brief career with the Boston Red Sox, but he should be remembered for his many contributions to society and his sacrifice in WW2. He was paralyzed as a casualty of the sinking of the USS Miantonomah.

Nap Rucker is a deadball era baseball player from Alpharetta Georgia. In this video I visit Nap's gravesite in Roswell, GA and talk to a Nap Rucker expert and collector, Sean Pagaduan.#baseballhistory #mlbhistory #brooklyn #dodgers

Brawl in Atlanta - Braves vs Padres August 12 1984

Paul Jackson from Project 3.18 and I talk about a game between the Braves and Padres from August of 1984 in which 16 players would eventually be ejected.

Paul's Project 3.18 can be found here:

https://www.project-318.com

Here's the game log on baseball-reference:

https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL198408120.shtml

Fernando Valenzuela's significance to the Latino population in LA can't be overstated. #baseball #vintagebaseball #dodgers #mlb