In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark delve into various baseball history topics, starting with the story of Cal Ripken Jr.'s minor league team, the Iron Birds, and the infamous Billy Ripken 'f##k face' baseball card, interesting quirks like nickname origins, Vince McMahon's surprising link to Negro League baseball, and a major 1962 cheating scandal involving the Giants that was covered up and rarely discussed. They also honor recently passed players, including Bob Uecker and Tommy Brown, and battle through another round of 'Wax Pack Heroes' with vintage baseball cards. Fun facts, nostalgic moments, and quirky stories make this episode a home run!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:14 Cal Ripken Jr. and the Iron Birds 03:05 The Billy Ripken Baseball Card Anniversary 05:23 Tyler Rogers' Unique Baby Name 06:54 Vince McMahon's Surprising Baseball Connection 08:21 Negro League Player 'High Pockets' Hudspeth 09:58 Ed Delahanty's Penultimate Season Was Crazy 11:31 Remembering Bob Uecker and Tommy Brown 14:22 Cheating in Baseball History 30:12 Wax Pack Heros: Baseball Card Showdown 01:00:06 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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