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Quaker City Cranks

Quaker City Cranks

By: Matt Albertson | Pierre LaRocco
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 A podcast about nineteenth century Philadelphia baseball history. And maybe more?Matt Albertson | Pierre LaRocco Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Ed Delahanty Smashes Four Home Runs

    Ed Delahanty Smashes Four Home Runs
    Oct 13 2025

    Ed Delahanty was the second major league player to hit four home runs in a single game on July 13, 1896 in Chicago. The Phillies still managed to lose 9-8. Matt and Pierre briefly discuss the history of four home run games and focus on Bobby Lowe's four home run day and conclude with Delahanty's impressive performance at West Side Park.

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    34 mins
  • The First Phillies No Hitter

    The First Phillies No Hitter
    Aug 29 2025

    The Cranks are on their way to Providence for a vintage baseball festival and talk about that time Charlie Ferguson no-hit the Providence Grays on August 29, 1885.
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    35 mins
  • Worst Team Ever

    Worst Team Ever
    Jul 15 2025

    SABR member and author Justin McKinney joins Matt and Pierre to discuss the Jekyll and Hyde 1890 Philadelphia Athletics, a tale of two rosters. One version sat atop the American Association standings in July. The other version never won a game and didn't belong on a major league diamond.
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    1 hr
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