Billy Martin wasn’t a star bat—he was a force. From Casey Stengel’s trust to an unlikely friendship with Joe DiMaggio, bar‑fight headlines, and a debut that sparked a 15–10 comeback, this is how Billy Martin became unforgettable in Yankees lore.

00:00 Introduction to Baseball Stories

00:42 The Irrepressible Billy Martin

02:29 Billy Martin's High School and Minor League Days

05:18 Billy Martin's Major League Debut

07:46 Billy Martin and Joe DiMaggio's Unlikely Friendship

12:16 Billy Martin's Love for the Yankees

13:27 Billy Martin's Memorable First Game

15:34 Conclusion and Call to Action

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On June 21, 1964 — Father’s Day — I witnessed one of baseball’s rarest feats: Jim Bunning’s perfect game for the Phillies against the Mets. That moment sent me down a rabbit hole of no-hitter and one-hitter history, from legends like Nolan Ryan and Bob Feller to pitchers who suffered heartbreaking near-misses.

In this episode of Rounding Third, we dive into:

- The story of Jim Bunning’s perfect game and its historic significance

- The rarity of no-hitters and why perfect games are even more special

- Nolan Ryan’s mind-blowing 7 no-hitters and 12 one-hitters

- Forgotten feats like back-to-back one-hitters and near-perfect heartbreaks

Baseball history is filled with remarkable pitching performances — but some are so rare they’re almost mythical. Let’s talk about them.

00:00 Intro

00:59 The Perfect Game by Jim Bunning

02:36 The Rarity of No-Hitters

03:43 Nolan Ryan's Extraordinary Record

04:22 Heartbreaking One-Hitters

06:02 Successive One-Hitters

08:04 Conclusion

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In this episode of Rounding Third from BadderSports, Peter Lemieux dives deep into the remarkable story of Minnie Miñoso — the first Latin American player in Major League Baseball and a Chicago White Sox legend.

From his early days in Cuba and the Negro Leagues to breaking barriers in MLB and becoming one of the best all-around players of his era, Miñoso’s story is one of talent, perseverance, and history-making impact. We’ll also explore the highs and lows of the White Sox franchise, the infamous Black Sox scandal, and the long road to Miñoso’s long-overdue Hall of Fame induction.

Whether you’re a die-hard White Sox fan, a baseball history buff, or someone who loves stories about overcoming the odds, this is one you can’t miss.

00:00 Intro

00:25 The Early Days of the Chicago White Sox

02:29 The White Sox in the World Series

03:14 The Scandal and Its Aftermath

05:49 Introducing Minnie Minoso

07:15 Minoso's Journey in Major League Baseball

11:32 Minoso's Legacy and Recognition

14:00 Conclusion

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