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 Recap

01:41 Thanksgiving Baseball Name Game

02:39 Contemporary Music and Baseball

07:27 Hall of Fame Voting Discussion

12:58 Historical Baseball Stats

16:57 Sig Jakucki: The Browns' Unlikely Hero

37:06 Wax Pack Heroes

01:06:54 Wrapping Up and Farewell

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