43 episodes

This podcast explores the lives of baseball players who died tragically young.

dead ball - tragedies in baseball history Tim Scott

    • Sports
    • 4.6 • 136 Ratings

This podcast explores the lives of baseball players who died tragically young.

    The Fanatic

    The Fanatic

    When a wealthy young man is given just 12 months to live, he decides to spend it supporting his favorite team.  
    Written by: Tim Scott
    Hosted by: Thadd Scott
    Produced by: Thadd Scott
    Executive Producer: Nina Innsted
     
     

    • 23 min
    One Brief Shinning Moment- The Story of the Seattle Pilots

    One Brief Shinning Moment- The Story of the Seattle Pilots

    The brief history of the Seattle Pilots - the only major league team to go bankrupt.  
     
    Written by: Tim Scott
    Hosted by: Thadd Scott
    Executive Producer: Nina Innsted
    Audio Producer: Thadd Scott
     

    • 23 min
    Slim Jones

    Slim Jones

    Slim Jones displayed exceptional skills on the field with precise pitches and powerful hits, earning admiration and recognition from his peers.
    He transceded the negro league. Slim's one downfall was booze, and booze doesn't care how well you throw a ball. 
    Dead Ball was created by Tim Scott
    Executive Producer Nina Innsted 
    Slim Jones: Written and Produced by Thadd Scott
     
     

    • 18 min
    Ryan Minor

    Ryan Minor

    Baseball is a game of 'next man up" -- but what happens when a player has to follow Superman?

    • 17 min
    Death Row All Stars

    Death Row All Stars

    A prison baseball team made up of Death Row inmates, was given an ultimatum from their Warden: Win or face the executioner. 

    Written by: Tim Scott 
    Hosted by: Thadd Scott
    Produced by: Thadd Scott

    • 16 min
    The Pop Up

    The Pop Up

    Pablo Cruz is one of the greatest scouts in baseball history. He has scouted and signed hundreds of players over the past 50 years. Yet, there is one player, he signed in the early 1970s, that still haunts him.
    Written by: Tim Scott
    Produced by: Thadd Scott
    Hosted by: Thadd Scott

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
136 Ratings

136 Ratings

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Glad it’s back!

Great stories. Great narration. You don’t have to be a baseball fan to enjoy this. Found it by accident. Subscribed.

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