Roy Campanella’s Message That Still Matters Today

The Record that can NEVER be broken

Hi folks, I'm Peter Lemieux with Rounding Third, where I tell baseball stories. Today's story is about a Hall of Famer almost no one remembers, who holds a record that will never be broken. It starts with something that has quietly vanished from the game: the 20-game winner. In the 1950s the big leagues produced thirty 20-game winners. The 1960s had twenty-nine. Then the slide began: twenty-three in the 1970s, twenty-two in the 1980s, eighteen in the 1990s, nineteen from 2000 to 2009, and just twelve from 2010 to 2019. Since 2020 there have been none at all. The last 20-game winner was Justin Verlander in 2019. Rewind to 1971 and it was a different world. That year the Baltimore Orioles had four 20-game winners on one staff: Jim Palmer, Dave McNally, Mike Cuellar, and Pat Dobson. A year later Steve Carlton won 27 games for a Phillies team that won only 59 all season, nearly half of his club's victories. Then the bullpen took over, the save became an official statistic in 1969, and starters stopped going the distance. To find the real record, you have to go all the way back to the 1880s and a pitcher named Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn. In 1884, pitching for the Providence Grays, Radbourn won 60 games in a single season. When his rival Charlie Sweeney was thrown off the team in the middle of the year, Old Hoss pitched nearly every game the rest of the way. His arm got so sore he could not comb his hair, so he warmed up by tossing from a few feet away and slowly stretching the distance until he could pitch. The numbers from that one season are almost hard to believe: 60 wins, 679 innings, 73 complete games, 441 strikeouts, and a 1.38 ERA. He led the National League in wins, ERA, and strikeouts, then pitched every inning of every game in the three game World Series. He finished his career with 310 wins, later lost an eye in a hunting accident, and died at 42. In 1939 he was elected to the Hall of Fame. That era is gone and it is never coming back. But here is a tip of the hat to Old Hoss Radbourn and the most unbreakable record in baseball. CHAPTERS 0:00 A record that can never be broken 0:24 The vanishing 20-game winner 1:02 20-game winners by decade 2:24 The 1971 Orioles and four 20-game winners 3:12 Steve Carlton's 1972: 27 wins on a 59-win team 3:44 How the bullpen changed everything 4:21 Cy Young and 511 wins 4:51 Meet Old Hoss Radbourn 5:20 The 1884 season: 60 wins 5:56 Every inning of the World Series 6:24 The Charlie Sweeney feud 7:04 Sweeney quits and Old Hoss carries the team 8:22 An arm too sore to comb his hair 8:41 The staggering 1884 numbers 9:07 After baseball 9:29 A tip of the hat to Old Hoss If you love baseball stories like this one, hit like and subscribe to Rounding Third for more. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RoundingThirdPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@RoundingThirdPodcast] More from BadderSports: https://www.baddersports.com [https://www.baddersports.com] #Baseball #BaseballHistory #OldHossRadbourn #RoundingThird #BadderSports

Bobby Valentine: Champion Dancer, Controversial Manager

The New York Mets just put Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli into the Mets Hall of Fame, and most fans still know Bobby for one thing: the fake mustache. Peter Lemieux of Rounding Third tells the rest of the story, the parts most people have no idea about. Yes, we cover the famous Mustache Game from June 9, 1999, when Valentine was ejected against the Blue Jays at Shea Stadium and snuck back into the dugout wearing eye black and fake glasses. But that is where most people stop, and that is where the real story begins. Long before the majors, Bobby Valentine was an all state high school star in football, baseball, and track at Rippowam in Stamford, Connecticut, setting state records that still stand. He was also a champion ballroom dancer who performed at the opening of the 1964 World's Fair. He went on to USC, signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, won minor league MVP honors two seasons running, and built a lifelong friendship with manager Tommy Lasorda. His playing days were those of a respected journeyman, but his time as a manager was anything but quiet. From the Texas Rangers to the New York Mets, to a championship in Japan with the Chiba Lotte Marines, to a turbulent season with the Boston Red Sox, his drive to win followed him everywhere. He later became athletic director at Sacred Heart University, where a 57,000 square foot recreation center now carries his name, and in 2021 he ran for mayor of Stamford and came up just short. Bobby Valentine is a lot more than the mustache guy. This is the fuller story, and a tip of the hat to an extraordinary athlete and human being. CHAPTERS 0:00 Why tell the Bobby Valentine story now 0:36 The Mustache Game, June 9, 1999 1:54 The side of Bobby most people never knew 2:06 All state star at Rippowam High School 3:09 Champion ballroom dancer 3:43 USC and signing with the Dodgers 4:01 A respected journeyman in the majors 4:24 Minor league MVP and Tommy Lasorda 5:18 Injuries 5:31 Managing: Rangers, Japan, and the Mets 6:00 Controversy with the Mets and Red Sox 7:23 Sacred Heart and the Bobby Valentine Center 8:55 Running for mayor of Stamford 9:31 More than the Mustache Man If you love baseball stories like this one, hit like and subscribe to Rounding Third for more. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RoundingThirdPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@RoundingThirdPodcast] Listen to the podcast: [paste your Apple Podcasts / Spotify / website links here] #BobbyValentine #Mets #BaseballHistory

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]