• Episode 284 - Gaylord Perry and the Art of the Spitball

  • Apr 11 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 284 - Gaylord Perry and the Art of the Spitball

  • Summary

  • In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark cover a range of baseball history topics, including a legendary doubleheader between Lehman College and the Yeshiva Maccabees that ended both teams' extensive losing streaks. They delve into the storied career and infamous spitball tactics of Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry. The episode also highlights several notable baseball debuts, including Buck Weaver and Rod Carew. The show concludes with an intense round of Wax Pack Heroes featuring 1987 Topps cards, bringing nostalgia and competition to the forefront.

    00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 00:25 Baseball Banter: Favorite Players and Team Defense 01:53 The Double Header with a Twist 04:46 Earl Weaver's Pocket Mystery 07:37 Honoring Baseball Legends 08:20 Debuts and Historical Highlights 14:12 Gaylord Perry: The Spitball Legend 33:53 Wax Pack Heroes: The Ultimate Baseball Card Showdown 01:04:03 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

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