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90SecondReCap

by Mike Coop

Season 1

SF's Two Willies (Original Air Date 2/3/24)

On today’s 90SecondReCap Replay, we look back at the two Willies—Mays and McCovey—who are still part of the daily conversation in San Francisco.

Casey, Not So Mighty (Original Air Date 2/4/24)

On today’s 90SecondReCap Replay, we recall a baseball legend—one too cocky for his own good.

Happy Birthday, Hammer!

On today’s 90SecondReCap Replay, we remember the final Negro Leaguer active in AL/NL baseball.

Copper, Tarnished (Original Air Date 2/6/24)

On today’s 90SecondReCap Replay, we remember a team from the Wild West—one whose existence often resembled the SuperFund site right up the hill.

Happy Birthday, Happy! (Original Air Date 2/7/24)

On this date in 1950, World Series champion, Longhorn legend, and Corpus Christi favorite Burt Hooton was born.

Hall of Famer Kiki Cuyler

Kiki Cuyler went from being a 21 year-old Army veteran working in a Buick factory to a plaque in Cooperstown. He died on this date in 1950, at the age of 51.

RIP Kenny Hubbs

On this date in 1964, 1962 NL Rookie of the Year Kenny Hubbs died when the plane he was piloting went down in inclement weather outside of Provo, UT.

Da Heart of Da Bears

As we remember the Heart(ley) of Da Bears, we wish a Happy Valentine’s Day to all those who celebrate!

Bigotry in Birmingham

As we roll on with Black History Month, we look back at this date in 1956, when a bunch of spineless, gutless, racist old White dudes were more than happy—proud, even—to be publicly quoted on the topic of segregated sports.

Charlie O Takes Over in KC

On this date in 1961, Charlie Finley became the sole owner of the Kansas City Athletics. After 6 1/2 years of shenanigans, he’d move the team to Oakland, setting a precedent for problematic A’s owners.

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