EP341: The Angels of Bataan, Tempest Tours: A Stormy, Sightseeing Vacation and More Than Just a Summer Job

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What Happened When Buck O’Neil Missed the Hall of Fame by One Vote

On this episode of Our American Stories, in 2021, former Negro Leagues baseball player Buck O'Neil was finally inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, years after being denied by just one vote, a decision that surprised many of his friends and supporters.Bob Kendrick, p ...  Show more

Before Billy Graham, There Was Billy Sunday

On this episode of Our American Stories, before he became evangelist Billy Sunday, William Ashley Sunday played professional baseball in the major leagues, known for his speed and energy on the field. In the 1890s, at the height of his athletic career, he walked away from the gam ...  Show more

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