Quaker City Cranks

Matt Albertson | Pierre LaRocco
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Baseball

A podcast about nineteenth century Philadelphia baseball history. And maybe more?

Episodes

  1. Apr 22

    The First National League Game

    Several thousand converged on the Jefferson Street Grounds on April 22, 1876 to watch the Philadelphia Athletics host the Boston Red Stockings in the first game of the 1876 championship season. The game wasn't particularly interesting, but the story behind the fall of the National Association and rise of the National League is intriguing and filled with [some] shenanigans.

    42 min

  2. 12/27/2025

    Bad News for Bare Hands

    The Cranks discuss the changes in baseball in 1884 and how rules changes, equipment evolution, and a new major league impacted the Phillies' sophomore roster. The Phils used 14 catchers in 1884, more than any team in history.

    55 min

  3. 10/13/2025

    Ed Delahanty Smashes Four Home Runs

    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.

    34 min

  4. 08/29/2025

    The First Phillies No Hitter

    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.

    35 min

  5. 07/15/2025

    Worst Team Ever

    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.

    1 hr

  6. 06/30/2025

    Overview of the 1871 Athletics

    Pierre takes the reins in this episode and provides a 1,000 foot overview of the 1871 Athletics, the first professional baseball league champions in history. Matt provides backstory for a few of the players.

    48 min

  7. 03/25/2025

    The Phillies Sign Stealing Scandal of 1899-1900

    CHEATERS! Cheaters? Maybe? Morgan Murphy and Piece Chiles develop an ingenious and completely unethical sign stealing scandal in 1899 and 1900.

    33 min

  8. 03/04/2025

    The Game the Phillies Play

    Matt and Pierre introduce the podcast theme and the topics they will discuss in the future. They also discuss songwriter Howard S. Bott, who wrote a song in 1895 titled "The Game the Phillies Play."

    34 min
  • 8 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
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About

A podcast about nineteenth century Philadelphia baseball history. And maybe more?

Information

  • Creator
    Matt Albertson | Pierre LaRocco
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Matt Albertson | Pierre LaRocco
  • Show Website
    Quaker City Cranks