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Hooks & Runs Podcast @hooksandruns.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

On Pi Day, a tip of the hat to former Astro (briefly) and 1974 NL Cy Young winner Mike Marshall, whose career ERA of 3.14134608 is within 0.00024585 of pi, the closest among MLB pitchers to the number of interest. #baseball #podcast

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Craig Estlinbaum @craigest.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

241 - The Hard Luck 11: Pitchers that threw 9+ inning, complete game 1-hitters and lost. Since 1901, in the American and National Leagues, 11 pitchers have thrown 9+ inning, complete game 1-hitters and lost. This episode we tell their stories. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

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241 - The Hard Luck 11: Pitchers that threw 9+ inning, complete game 1-hitters and lost

Podcast Episode · Hooks & Runs · 03/13/2025 · 47m

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Craig Estlinbaum @craigest.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Episode 239 - Willie McCovey: Remembering a Forgotten Superstar w/ Chris Haft. Haft wrote a biography released February 1 about Giant first baseman Willie McCovey. He joins us to discuss his book and the great Willie Mac. Also this week, Alex Bregman signs with Boston and more.

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239 - Willie McCovey: Remembering a Forgotten Superstar w/ Chris Haft

00:54:36 - Author Chris Haft's new book, Willie McCovey: A Giant Among Giants (University of Nebraska Press, 2025) adds to the baseball literature by exam…

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Craig Estlinbaum @craigest.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Episode 238 - Artie Shaw's Nightmare: The Big Band Sound Goes to War w/ Michael Doyle. Doyle is author of "Nightmare in the Pacific: The World War II Saga of Artie Shaw and His Navy Band" (Univ. of North Texas Press, 2025) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

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238 - Artie Shaw's Nightmare: The Big Band Sound Goes to War w/ Michael Doyle

Podcast Episode · Hooks & Runs · 02/21/2025 · 54m

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Craig Estlinbaum @craigest.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

236 - Jim Gilliam: Replaceable in March, Irreplaceable in October w/ Stephen W. Dittmore. Dr. Dittmore joins us to discuss the longtime Dodger infielder & coach Jim Gilliam & Dittmore’s new book, “Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger” (August Publications, 2025). #baseball #podcast

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236 - Jim Gilliam: Replaceable in March, Irreplaceable in October w/ Stephen W. Dittmore - Hooks & Runs

Stephen W. Dittmore's book, "Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger," (August Publications, 2025) hit bookstores this week and it's a good one. Dittmore joins us this week to talk about the man who won the...

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Craig Estlinbaum @craigest.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

This week, a rerun - our episode 106 featuring Prof. Peter Dreier, co-author of "Baseball Rebels: The Players, People and Social Movements That Shook Up the Game and Changed America.” I’ve enjoyed reconnecting with these stories and interview.

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106 - Baseball Rebels w/ Professor Peter Dreier (From the Vault) - Hooks & Runs

Rex and I are taking two weeks to recover from the holidays and holiday travel and will be back January 16 with the first episode of Season Six. Here are the show notes from our Episode 106:----------...

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Craig Estlinbaum @craigest.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

This week wraps up Season 5 with Len Ferman, @sportstimetraveler.bsky.social, on board to discuss the 1973 New York Mets and the wild, six-team pennant race, decided on that season's final day. His new book is "The 1973 Mets: You Got to Believe." Listen to Episode 232 and check out Ferman's book!

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232 - It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over: The 1973 New York Mets w/ Len Ferman, The Sports Time TravelerTM

Podcast Episode · Hooks & Runs · 12/26/2024 · 53m

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Craig Estlinbaum @craigest.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

230 - Lou Gehrig Goes to Hollywood. Gehrig made one motion picture late in his baseball career, the 1938 film “Rawhide,” a western of sorts. We review the film and discuss the film’s later interest to the medical community. #baseball #LouGehrig #podcast #podcasting

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230 - Lou Gehrig Goes to Hollywood - Hooks & Runs

This week Craig and Rex look at Lou Gehrig's lone Hollywood film, "Rawhide" (1938), filmed in January 1938. The film stars Gehrig (playing himself) and Texas native Smith Ballew (Palestine), Hollywood...

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Craig Estlinbaum @craigest.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

228 - Close But No Cigar III: Sam Rice, 2,987 career hits. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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228 - Close But No Cigar III: Sam Rice, 2,987 career hits.

Podcast Episode · Hooks & Runs · 11/28/2024 · 27m

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Craig Estlinbaum @craigest.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Gavy Cravath led the National League in home runs 6 times in 7 years in the 1910s. Is there any other player (untainted by steroids) in the modern era that led the league in a Triple Crown category 6 times or more that is NOT in the Hall of Fame.

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