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Episode 269: "Pride of Smoketown"
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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Aug 18, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
The 1935 Pittsburgh Crawfords, featuring Hall of Famers like Josh Gibson and Cool Papa Bell, are considered by many to be the greatest team in the history of the Negro Leagues. Frederick C. Bush and Bill Nowlin join us to discuss the legendary squad, its racketeer owner and the star who was missing that season.
Released:
Aug 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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