My brother Jim ("Jimbo," to me, mostly shortened to just "Bo") and I learned everything there was to know about The Game from our Dad, Virgil Nipper: how to throw, indeed, and how to hit.

Jim sent me one of his unique perspectives not long ago as a letter on our lives at the ballpark. Bo remembers many things better than I do, and his letter helped me recall an earlier, more peaceful time. I hope it does the same for you.

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In 2005, the Nashville Sounds won the Pacific Coast League championship, the first pennant for the ball club since 1982.

Teams are often pre-judged for success on where they are in the standings on Memorial Day.

In this episode, you will learn about that great season and how the first two months of the PCL season marked the future for the Sounds!

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In what I have often termed, “the greatest coup in the history of the Southern Association”, on November 8, 1938, Nashville club owner Fay Murray shocked baseball fans, Southern Association moguls, and everyone in between by announcing he had convinced Larry Gilbert, the New Orleans Pelicans veteran manager, to become the Nashville Vols manager, replacing Chuck Dressen.

In this episode, I tell about the special bond between Murray and Gilbert, and the tragic end of the owner's life just as they were getting started.

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A baseball museum in Nashville could be a fantastic addition to the city's cultural landscape. Nashville already has strong ties to baseball, with a strong amateur baseball foundation, the Nashville Sounds, and the possibility of an MLB stadium in the future.

A museum could showcase the history of baseball in the city, highlight its Negro League teams, and feature historical events of all aspects of local baseball.

What do you think? Let me know!

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Will General is the marketing director for Music City Baseball, the initiative is to bring MLB to Nashville as the "Nashville Stars.”

He joined me to tell me how he is leading efforts to grow the Stars brand and how honoring the Negro Leagues’ legacy Is an essential ingredient to that end.

Another ingredient is a new design concept and brand partnership with New Era Cap, the leading headwear brand in the world.

I hope you will listen to learn about the great things happening with the Nashville Stars!

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Umpires have been criticized and disparaged for years, yet they continue to uphold the integrity of the game. The pay scale is pretty good, but defending one's decision in the old days could lead to fights among players, managers, and fans.

The umpire's job can often become a thankless one, too, as being judge and jury usually leads to having to take cover. But they stand their ground, showing resilience in the face of adversity.

Listen as I tell about the foibles and strengths of umpires when they have called ballgames with Nashville!

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On April 19, 1963, opening night in Knoxville before 2,827 fans to begin the season, Eddie Crawford stepped to the plate as the third batter in the first inning for Nashville, becoming the first Negro player to play in a regular season game for the Vols.

Although he did not finish the year with the Vols, his claim to Nashville baseball history stands. In this episode you will learn about Crawford's five-year career in pro baseball.

#eddiecrawford #nashvillevols #integration #nashvillebaseball #baseballhistory

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We often think of Tennessee State and Fisk Universities as institutes of higher learning in Nashville for African American students. Did you know at one time there was another Black university?

Founded in 1866 as the Nashville Normal and Theological Institute by the American Baptist denomination, it was renamed in 1874.

A baseball team was formed in 1884 and played at least until the end of the 19th Century. Listen to this episode to learn more!

#rogerwilliamsuniversity #nashvillebaseball #19thCenturybaseball

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