2023 Ernie Banks minicast
June 28, 2023 by Edward Kasputis
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In 2016, as the Cubs prepared for the National League Championship Series, our PhD Committee remembered baseball’s greatest ambassador and Hall of Fame great, Ernie Banks who passed away on January 23, 2015. Let’s play two.
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2023 Minicast – Down to the Last Pitch
June 21, 2023 by Edward Kasputis
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What was the greatest World Series? Ed Kasputis learns as he interviews author, Tim Wendel about his new book, Down to the Last Pitch.
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2023 Minicast – What So Prouldly We Hailed
May 24, 2023 by Edward Kasputis
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Over 200 years ago, Francis Scott Key penned the words for our National Anthem as he watched the Battle of Baltimore from a British Navy ship. Ed Kasputis interviews author, Marc Leepson about his newly completed biography, What So Proudly We Hailed: Francis S
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2023 Minicast – Ray Chapman & Me
May 16, 2023 by Edward Kasputis
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Ed Kasputis interviews children’s author, Dan Gutman about his book, Ray & Me.
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2023 Minicast – The Last Great Scout
March 8, 2023 by Edward Kasputis
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Ed Kasputis interviews Dan Austin about his book, Baseball’s Last Great Scout: The Life of Hugh Alexander.
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2023 Minicast – Field of Legends
March 1, 2023 by Edward Kasputis
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As we remember the 2015 World Champion Kansas City Royals, let’s revisit our Field of Legends Minicast – Episode 94. The Field of Legends is the focal exhibit at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. This museum is a must see for any visiting the City of Fountains.
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2023 Minicast – Living the Dream
February 15, 2023 by Edward Kasputis
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Ed Kasputis and Dave Matejczyk interview Ranger’s minor league pitcher, Ryan Bores as he drives to the Cactus League.
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2023 Minicast – The Last 42
February 12, 2023 by Edward Kasputis
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Ed Kasputis interviews comedian and author, Steve Melia about his book, The Last 42: Life is Short – Enjoy the Journey which honors both Yankee closer, Mariano Rivera and Steve’s older brother, Jim who passed away on August 2, 2013.
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2023 Minicast – 60 Days of Baseball
February 8, 2023 by Edward Kasputis
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Ed & Dave interview Canadian Chris Lapointe about his 60 day U.S. baseball road trip.
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2023 Minicast – Who was Better – Ruth or Bonds?
February 5, 2023 by Edward Kasputis
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As we enjoy the dog days of August, let’s ponder who was better – Ruth or Bonds? Ed Kasputis interviews baseball authors Bill Nowlin and
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