dead ball - tragedies in baseball history

Darryl Kile was a talented and respected Major League Baseball pitcher known for his fierce competitiveness on the mound. He had a successful career playing for the Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals before his untimely death in 2002 at the age of 33. Kile's legacy lives on through his contributions to the sport and the impact he had on those who knew him.  

When a wealthy young man is given just 12 months to live, he decides to spend it supporting his favorite team.   Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Thadd Scott Produced by: Thadd Scott Executive Producer: Nina Innsted    

The brief history of the Seattle Pilots - the only major league team to go bankrupt.     Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Thadd Scott Executive Producer: Nina Innsted Audio Producer: Thadd Scott  

Slim Jones displayed exceptional skills on the field with precise pitches and powerful hits, earning admiration and recognition from his peers. He transceded the negro league. Slim's one downfall was booze, and booze doesn't care how well you throw a ball.  Dead Ball was created by Tim Scott Executive Producer Nina Innsted  Slim Jones: Written and Produced by Thadd Scott    

Baseball is a game of 'next man up" -- but what happens when a player has to follow Superman?

A prison baseball team made up of Death Row inmates, was given an ultimatum from their Warden: Win or face the executioner.  Written by: Tim Scott  Hosted by: Thadd Scott Produced by: Thadd Scott

Pablo Cruz is one of the greatest scouts in baseball history. He has scouted and signed hundreds of players over the past 50 years. Yet, there is one player, he signed in the early 1970s, that still haunts him. Written by: Tim Scott Produced by: Thadd Scott Hosted by: Thadd Scott

The incident involving Linda Goldbloom stands as a tragic reminder of the potential dangers lurking in the midst of baseball's excitement. Goldbloom, a devoted fan attending a game at Dodger Stadium, was struck by a foul ball. Her story is just one of hundreds of fans injured, or worse while at the ballpark. 

In September 1935, Len Koenecke was given the news every player dreads. The Brooklyn Dodgers were releasing him. What happened next is one of the most unusual stories in baseball history.   Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Thadd Scott Produced by: Thadd Scott

Founded in 1969 the Montreal Expos were a source of pride for its city, but with mismanaged leadership and bad luck, never saw the mountain top. Due to financial woes, the Expos were relocated to Washington D. C., and renamed the Nationals. Although the Montreal Expos are no longer an active MLB franchise, the city and its fans continue to have a strong connection to their baseball past.  

Description: In 1955, Herb Score set the all-time rookie record with 245 Strike Outs.  A record that stood  for nearly 30 Years.  Herb Score was named the American League Rookie of the Year that season.  It looked as if the hard throwing, left hander was headed for a hall of fame career.  That all changed however, on May 7, 1957. Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Nina Innsted Produced by: Thadd Scott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy "Doc" Halladay threw a Perfect Game and a No-Hitter in the same season. Claimed by two cities as their hero in cleats, Doc was loved and revered.  Dead Ball created by: Tim Scott Episode writer and audio editor: Thadd Scott Episode read by: Nina Innsted --- Music used in this episode is licensed from #Uppbeat Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound Justin Lee: Halcyon Days Dan Barracuda: Crimson Heart Simon Folwar: A Little Breeze See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Carter was one of the best to ever don a catcher's mask. Beloved by teammates and fans alike, he was one of a kind. Gary's love for the game was unparalleled. When he crouched behind plate, it wasn't just Home- it was home.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

in 1955, Sandy Amaros made one of the greatest catches in World Series history.  A few years later, he was out of baseball and his world began to fall apart. Hosted by: Nina Innsted Written by: Tim Scott  Audio Engineer: Thadd Scott  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Skaggs was on his way to becoming a big name in Major League Baseball, he had all the tools and opportunities any young player could ask for. But Tyler's story ended all too abruptly when a drug overdose took his life. Deadball -Tragedies in Baseball Created by Tim Scott Written and Produced by Thadd Scott Voiced by Nina Innsted See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On August 8, 1903, a large crowd gathered at Shibe Park in Philadelphia to watch a doubleheader between the Braves and Phillies.    During the second game, a balcony collapsed, leading to the worst disaster in American Sports history. Hosted by: Nina Instead  Written by: Tim Scott Sound Engineer: Thadd Scott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 2, 2010, Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Armando Galarraga came within one out of tossing a perfect game.  The perfect game was broken up due to a bad call by first base umpire Jim Joyce.   What happened next, can teach us all something about forgiveness and sportsmanship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rube had a career 2.16 earned run average, with 50 shutouts and 261 complete games.  He also behaved erratically and had a huge drinking problem.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Patrick McSherry (September 11, 1944 – April 1, 1996) Eric Eugene Gregg (May 18, 1951 – June 5, 2006) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucky Lohrke managed to be in the right place at the right time. His teammates were not so fortunate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.