A Lousy Poem Puts People in the Hall of Fame

Dave Stieb’s Heartbreaking Road to a No-Hitter | Rounding Third

Hi folks, I'm Peter Lemieux with Rounding Third, here to share another incredible baseball story with you. We dive deep into mlb history, bringing you classic baseball moments and compelling mlb stories from the archives. Join us as we explore the rich baseball history of the game, celebrating the legendary players and unforgettable events that shaped it. ⚾ 🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports. 🎙️ More from BadderSports: @swingbadderpodcast @RoundingThirdPodcast ⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com [https://www.baddersports.com]

Moe Berg’s Amazing Hidden Life Revealed!

In this Veterans Day episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux from BadderSports shares the incredible story of Moe Berg — a Major League Baseball catcher, Ivy League graduate, and multilingual genius who secretly served the United States as a spy during World War II. Berg’s story bridges two worlds: the ballpark and the battlefield. From catching knuckleballs for the Chicago White Sox to filming the skyline of Tokyo and reporting on Germany’s nuclear progress, Moe Berg’s intelligence and courage left a lasting mark on both baseball and American history. This story honors not only Berg, but every veteran who has given part or all of their lives to defend freedom. 👉 Subscribe for more baseball stories that reveal the heart, history, and humanity behind the game. 📺 Watch more episodes of Rounding Third on the BadderSports network: https://www.baddersports.com [https://www.baddersports.com] 00:00 Intro 00:39 Early Life and Education of Moe Berg 02:26 Moe Berg’s Baseball Career 06:40 Moe Berg’s Intelligence Work During WWII 08:05 Legacy and Final Years of Moe Berg 10:19 Tribute to Veterans 🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports. 🎙️ More from BadderSports: @swingbadderpodcast @hoopandtheharm @RoundingThirdPodcast ⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com [https://www.baddersports.com]

The Day Pittsburgh Shocked the Yankees

Peter Lemieux shares the story of what he considers the most exciting baseball game ever. This baseball history moment is filled with amazing MLB highlights and best baseball plays. Peter's explanation of the game is baseball explained for all fans to enjoy. 1960 World Series Game 7, Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees—Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off, Mickey Mantle’s heads-up slide, Yogi Berra’s homer, Hal Smith’s forgotten blast, Tony Kubek’s bad-hop “pebble,” and the “lost” kinescope Bing Crosby kept in his wine cellar. This is the craziest finish in classic MLB history—and the story behind how the full game survived. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Setting the Stage: 1960 World Series 02:43 The Battle Begins: Early Games 04:26 The Climactic Game 7 07:00 The Unforgettable Eighth Inning 11:59 The Final Moments and Victory 13:38 Bing Crosby's Hidden Treasure 17:04 Final Thoughts 🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports. 🎙️ More from BadderSports: @swingbadderpodcast @hoopandtheharm @TheToddPod ⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com [https://www.baddersports.com]

Roy Campanella’s Message That Still Matters Today

Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, baseball history, racial integration, and Cooperstown. In this Rounding Third episode from BadderSports, host Peter Lemieux shares a profoundly personal baseball story from August 4, 1979 — the day he met Roy Campanella in Cooperstown, New York. In this episode, Peter recounts his trip to Cooperstown, New York, the day before Willie Mays’ Hall of Fame induction, and an unforgettable meeting with Roy Campanella. What began as a chance encounter became a lesson in bravery, grace, and the power of sport to lead cultural change. 00:00 – Introduction and Personal Connection 00:20 – A Trip to Cooperstown 02:50 – Meeting Roy Campanella 03:29 – Roy Campanella’s Story 06:24 – The Impact of Baseball on Segregation 10:40 – Reflection and Conclusion 🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports. 🎙️ More from BadderSports: @swingbadderpodcast @hoopandtheharm @RoundingThirdPodcast @CampusToContracts @TheToddPod @ShortHandedPodcast ⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com [https://www.baddersports.com]

A Lousy Poem Puts People in the Hall of Fame

A poem shouldn’t decide Cooperstown… right? In this episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux digs into the Chicago Cubs’ famous double-play combo—Tinker, Evers, and Chance—and asks whether a catchy 8-line verse helped carry three good players into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Along the way, we revisit the 1908 Merkle game, the Cubs’ World Series run, and why debates over who belongs in Cooperstown never die. What you’ll get: • The real story behind “Tinker to Evers to Chance” and the 1908 Cubs • Why narrative vs. numbers still shapes Hall voting • Quick hits on Kenny Lofton, Keith Hernandez, Barry Bonds, Pete Rose, and Shoeless Joe 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:16 The Baseball Hall of Fame: A Tradition of Debate 01:15 Controversial Figures in the Hall of Fame 01:54 Today's Focus: Questionable Hall of Fame Inductees 03:10 The Chicago Cubs: A History of Highs and Lows 06:02 Tinker, Evers, and Chance: The Poem That Made Them Famous 10:30 Analyzing the Stats: Do They Belong in the Hall of Fame? 13:48 Conclusion: The Hall of Fame Debate Continues If you love baseball history and smart Hall of Fame debates, you’ll enjoy this one. 👉 Subscribe for more baseball stories from Rounding Third on BadderSports. 💬 Drop your take: Who’s in the Hall but shouldn’t be—and who’s out but should be in? #RoundingThird #BadderSports #MLBHistory #ChicagoCubs #HallOfFame 🔔 Subscribe for powerful stories of forgotten legends, iconic moments, and the untold heart of baseball — only on BadderSports. 🎙️ More from BadderSports: @swingbadderpodcast @hoopandtheharm @RoundingThirdPodcast @CampusToContracts @TheToddPod @ShortHandedPodcast ⚾ Discover more at https://www.baddersports.com [https://www.baddersports.com]