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Episode 272: "Deaf Players in Major League Baseball"
Episode 272: "Deaf Players in Major League Baseball"
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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Sep 8, 2020
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Podcast episode
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Since the earliest of big league baseball, deaf players have been part of the National Pastime. Author R.A.R. Edwards joins us to share the stories of "Dummy" Hoy, "Dummy" Taylor, Curtis Pride and other hearing-impaired players who had an impact on the game both on and off the field. Support Baseball by the Book at www.patreon.com/baseballbythebook.
Released:
Sep 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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