In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' hosts Jeff and Mark delve into various baseball history topics. They kick off with discussions on the Yankees' facial hair policy, ABS systems in spring training, and amusing feats and records related to player initials. The highlight of the episode is an in-depth look at legendary baseball best friends Germany Schaefer and Charlie O'Leary, sharing entertaining stories and antics that defined their baseball careers. They wrap up with a game of Wax Pack Heroes and other engaging baseball trivia.

SABR Germany Schaefer - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/germany-schaefer/

SABR Tigers’ Germany Schaefer ‘wins by a nose’ after calling his shot - https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/june-24-1906-schaefer-wins-by-a-nose/

SABR 58-year-old Charley O’Leary becomes oldest AL/NL player credited with a hit - https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/september-30-1934-58-year-old-charley-oleary-becomes-oldest-al-nl-player-credited-with-a-hit/

The madcap life of Germany Schaefer, baseball’s clown prince - https://www.vintagedetroit.com/the-madcap-life-of-germany-schaefer-baseballs-clown-prince/?srsltid=AfmBOoqRNp-ZEnhqbU-bY5W00u8GAwcOmqpET6Fv-kyTzfYDdeR0ei3H

00:00 Introduction and Hosts Banter

00:44 Spring Training Updates and Yankees Facial Hair Policy

04:49 Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) in Spring Training

08:31 Fun and Games: Bat Boy and Fantasy Football Punishments

09:58 Highest WAR by Initials: A Fun Exploration

16:24 Historical Baseball Antics: Germany Schaefer's Legendary Pranks

31:24 Charlie O'Leary's Baseball Journey

31:35 Germany Schaefer and Charlie O'Leary's Friendship

33:33 Charlie O'Leary's Unusual Baseball Career

36:49 Germany Schaefer's Vaudeville Adventures

38:24 Germany Schaefer's Compassionate Side

40:23 Wax Packs Heroes: Baseball Card Game

01:01:06 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/

Instagram - @twostrikenoise

Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social

Threads - @twostrikenoise

Twitter - @twostrikenoise

Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise

Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise

E-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com

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/

#podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards