In this episode of Two Strike Noise, hosts Jeff and Mark discuss a range of baseball history topics, starting with a critique of Justin Verlander's recent performances, a wind-induced balk in the 1961 All-Star game and its parallels today. The talk shifts to notable debuts, including Babe Ruth and Cal Raleigh, and some colorful history involving Hal McRae. The main segment features guest Marshall Garvey discussing his book on the 1985 World Series, highlighting key moments in pop culture, sports, and the captivating 1985 World Series. The episode blends historical insights with nostalgic anecdotes and rounds off with a fun session of Wax Pack Heroes featuring memorable baseball cards. Marshall Garvey: Twitter/X: @MarshallGarvey Official website: https://marshallpgarvey.com/ Instagram: marshalltheirish Bluesky: marshall8507.bsky.social Facebook: People can look me up there Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Interstate-85-Cardinals-Show-Me-American/dp/0826223273 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/interstate-85-marshall-garvey/1146352383?ean=9780826223272 University of Missouri Press: https://upress.missouri.edu/9780826223272/interstate-85/ Substack: https://marshallgarveyy.substack.com/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Threads - @twostrikenoise Twitter - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - [email protected] 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/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

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