In this episode of 'Two Strike Noise,' hosts Jeff and Mark delve into various baseball history topics. They kick off with discussions on the Yankees' facial hair policy, ABS systems in spring training, and amusing feats and records related to player initials. The highlight of the episode is an in-depth look at legendary baseball best friends Germany Schaefer and Charlie O'Leary, sharing entertaining stories and antics that defined their baseball careers. They wrap up with a game of Wax Pack Heroes and other engaging baseball trivia.

SABR Germany Schaefer - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/germany-schaefer/ SABR Tigers’ Germany Schaefer ‘wins by a nose’ after calling his shot - https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/june-24-1906-schaefer-wins-by-a-nose/ SABR 58-year-old Charley O’Leary becomes oldest AL/NL player credited with a hit - https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/september-30-1934-58-year-old-charley-oleary-becomes-oldest-al-nl-player-credited-with-a-hit/ The madcap life of Germany Schaefer, baseball’s clown prince - https://www.vintagedetroit.com/the-madcap-life-of-germany-schaefer-baseballs-clown-prince/?srsltid=AfmBOoqRNp-ZEnhqbU-bY5W00u8GAwcOmqpET6Fv-kyTzfYDdeR0ei3H

00:00 Introduction and Hosts Banter 00:44 Spring Training Updates and Yankees Facial Hair Policy 04:49 Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) in Spring Training 08:31 Fun and Games: Bat Boy and Fantasy Football Punishments 09:58 Highest WAR by Initials: A Fun Exploration 16:24 Historical Baseball Antics: Germany Schaefer's Legendary Pranks 31:24 Charlie O'Leary's Baseball Journey 31:35 Germany Schaefer and Charlie O'Leary's Friendship 33:33 Charlie O'Leary's Unusual Baseball Career 36:49 Germany Schaefer's Vaudeville Adventures 38:24 Germany Schaefer's Compassionate Side 40:23 Wax Packs Heroes: Baseball Card Game 01:01:06 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark discuss the thrill of spring training games and the metaphorical return of baseball season, with some humorous tangents on the Hallmark Channel? To celebrate Black History Month they recount historical tales involving the Negro Leagues, the first night game in 1932, the 1936 Summer Olympics with Mac Robinson, and the various antics of early 20th-century baseball players in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The show closes with a classic round of Wax Packs Heroes, where the battle for baseball card supremacy remains tightly contested.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:33 Spring Training Excitement 01:19 Hallmark Channel and Baseball 02:21 Listener Contributions and Curated Packs 03:34 Negro Leagues and Spring Training History 06:12 Franmil Reyes' Unique Training 08:31 New Rules and ABS System 14:34 Baseball Heists and Convictions 17:10 Night Baseball in the Negro Leagues 21:03 Mac Robinson: The Forgotten Olympian 25:28 More Spring Training Stories 35:16 Wax Packs Heroes: The Baseball Card Game 42:08 1990 Season Highlights 42:55 Trades and Team Changes 43:52 Player Stats and Achievements 46:05 Memorable Moments and Personal Stories 48:37 Player Profiles and Career Highlights 50:42 Unexpected Wins and Losses 55:03 Final Rounds and Surprising Facts 01:12:49 Conclusion and Farewell

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We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/

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In this episode of Two Strike Noise hosts Jeff and Mark celebrate their 278th show, discussing the 1987 Salt Lake Trappers, holders of the longest winning streak in professional baseball history, with 29 consecutive wins. The episode also features an in-depth look at players from the Trappers' remarkable season and their historical impact. Additionally, Wax Pack Heroes returns with a special curated virtual pack sent by a listener, pitting Salt Lake Gulls players against Tacoma Yankees in a fun-filled baseball card showdown.

Trappers YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@29inarow/videos

00:00 Introduction 00:45 Spring Training Updates 01:02 Pitchers and Catchers Reporting 02:09 Consecutive Stolen Bases Record 04:47 Corky Miller: The Folk Hero 09:40 The 1987 Salt Lake Trappers Win Streak 33:45 Wax Pack Heroes 01:10:39 Closing Remarks

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We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/

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