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Episode 290 - Dave Orr, Gentleman of Leisure & Baseball

Episode 290 - Dave Orr, Gentleman of Leisure & Baseball

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In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss fond memories of Tom Wilhelmson, before sharing a recap of Jeff’s Louisville Slugger visit, finding Pete Browning's grave, and trying to locate Chicken Wolf’s. The hosts touch on minor league name rebranding initiatives by John Oliver and brainstorm suggestions for the Erie SeaWolves. The episode also features notable historical baseball debuts and achievements from June 20th, including Bob Welch, Ivan Rodriguez, and Miguel Cabrera. The main segment focuses on the life and career of forgotten 19th-century baseball player Dave Orr. Finally, the Wax Packs Heroes game segment highlights memorable cards and players, including Jeff Reed and Kevin Mitchell.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:29 Baseball Memories and Anecdotes 01:37 Show Milestones and Listener Updates 03:07 Louisville Baseball Trip Highlights 06:12 Minor League Rebranding with John Oliver 10:11 Historical Baseball Debuts and Events 16:31 The Story of Dave Orr 29:25 Wax Pack Heroes: New Season 32:49 Scoring System and Pack Selection

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