Jeff and Mark talk about the funny, odd and always entertaining history and characters from the greatest game there is, baseball. It’s like if the San Diego Chicken and the Philly Fanatic had a baby that was raised by Max Patkin. Grab a hot dog and an adult beverage and ”let’s play two!”
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Jeff and Mark talk about the funny, odd and always entertaining history and characters from the greatest game there is, baseball. It’s like if the San Diego Chicken and the Philly Fanatic had a baby that was raised by Max Patkin. Grab a hot dog and an adult beverage and ”let’s play two!”
Episode 306 - Sig Jackuki, The Accidental Ace Who Saved the Saddest Franchise
Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History Podcast
1 hour 10 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 306 - Sig Jackuki, The Accidental Ace Who Saved the Saddest Franchise
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark bring listeners the extraordinary story of Sig Jakucki, a talented yet troubled pitcher whose career was marred by alcoholism. Despite his struggles, Jakucki played a crucial role in the St. Louis Browns' only pennant win in 1944. The duo dives into fascinating anecdotes from Jakucki's career, including his minor league antics and his legendary performance in the World Series. The episode rounds off with a competitive session of Wax Packs Heroes, featuring standout baseball cards from the 1998 Upper Deck series.
00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Recap01:41 Thanksgiving Baseball Name Game02:39 Contemporary Music and Baseball07:27 Hall of Fame Voting Discussion12:58 Historical Baseball Stats16:57 Sig Jakucki: The Browns' Unlikely Hero37:06 Wax Pack Heroes01:06:54 Wrapping Up and Farewell
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Two Strike Noise - A Baseball History Podcast
Jeff and Mark talk about the funny, odd and always entertaining history and characters from the greatest game there is, baseball. It’s like if the San Diego Chicken and the Philly Fanatic had a baby that was raised by Max Patkin. Grab a hot dog and an adult beverage and ”let’s play two!”
