Tim Raines wasn't allowed to play for the Expos until May 2, 1987.

Thanks to an obscure technicality in MLB's labor rules, Tim Raines was banned from baseball for the first month of the 1987 season. He returned with a legendary performance, singlehandedly beating the world champion New York Mets in a nationally televised matchup on NBC's Game of the Week. Fadeaway kicks off Season 2 -- and celebrates Tim Raines's recent Hall of Fame election -- by looking back at the most memorable game of his career. This special Valentine's Day episode also tells the story of a charming romance that was unwittingly sparked by Raines's memorable game.

Rob Mains's scorecard from May 2, 1987, the first baseball game he attended with his future wife, Amy.

Rob Mains's poignant sponsorship of Tim Raines's page on Baseball-Reference.com was an anniversary present for his wife, Amy.

When the Expos hosted the 1982 All-Star Game at Stade Olympique, five Expos made the National League team. From left to right: Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, Steve Rogers, Tim Raines, and Al Oliver.

In 1988, Donruss issued this "Diamond Kings" card of Tim Raines, with artwork by Dick Perez.

Tim Raines hits a 10th-inning grand slam to finish off one of the most memorable hitting performances in Expos history.

EPISODE BOX SCORE

INTERVIEWS

Rob Mains

 

BOOKS

Keri, Jonah. Up, Up, and Away: The Kid, the Hawk, Rock, Vladi, Pedro, le Grand Orange, Youppi!, the Crazy Business of Baseball, and the Ill-fated but Unforgettable Montreal Expos. Toronto: Vintage Canada, 2015.

 

ARTICLES

Brown, Craig. “Collusion and the no-risk free agents of 1988.” The Hardball Times, February 29, 2008.

Chass, Murray. “7 in Baseball Collusion Case Win Free Agency.” The New York Times, January 23, 1988.

Fimrite, Ron. “Don't Knock The Rock.” Sports Illustrated, June 25, 1984.

Gammons, Peter. “The Best Money Can Buy.” Sports Illustrated, December 14, 1987.

Gammons, Peter. “Light Years Ahead Of The Field.” Sports Illustrated, July 28, 1986.

Gammons, Peter. “Playing Hardball.” Sports Illustrated, January 12, 1987.

Kaplan, Jim. "Raines Really Pours it On." Sports Illustrated, May 11, 1981.

Maisel, Ivan. “Ball Park Figures? Better Believe It.” Sports Illustrated, March 4, 1985.

Pearlman, Jeff. "Like a Rock." Sports Illustrated, April 16, 2001.

Wulf, Steve. “A Tale of Two Cities.” Sports Illustrated, July 18, 1983.

 

MUSIC

Fadeaway’s title theme is “Under Suspicion” by Lee Rosevere. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Run to Canada” by Min-Y-Llan. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“O Canada” by mathgrant. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“High on Desire (French version)” by Sky Parade. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Life We Found” by Mercury and the Architects. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Badlands” by Cory Gray. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Chant Quebecois” by Goodbeans. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“First” by Overlake. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“The Winter of My First Love” by Dazie Mae. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“L’amour Ailleurs” by Unique Comme Tout le Monde. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Lovers Rock” by TV Girl. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“For My Love (Au Canada)” by Darby McCoy. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“I Will Wait For You” by Scott Gratton. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“When It Rains” by Howard Fishman. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

 

SOUND EFFECTS

Chicken squawk sound by Zajjman, courtesy of the Free Sound Library.

 

VALEDICTION

Today’s closing quote is by Warren Cromartie.

Born in Ozanna, Poland, at the start of the Third Reich, Moe Drabowsky escaped from Hitler and came to America as a toddler. He embraced life in America, becoming first the hardest-throwing young prospect in baseball, then its most notorious prankster. And in 1966, after arm injuries had caused everyone to write him off for good, he resurrected his career and authored the most spectacular relief pitching performance in World Series history.

EPISODE BOX SCORE

INTERVIEWS

Ron Fairly

Gene Larkin

Beth Drabowsky Morris

 

ARTICLES

“An Interview With Two Daughters of Baseball.” Published online by Dinged Corners: A Family Blog About Baseball Cards, September 15, 2009.

Leggett, William. “The Reasons Why the Orioles Won.” Sports Illustrated, October 24, 1966.

Lesch,R.J. “Moe Drabowsky.” Published online by the SABR Baseball Biography Project.

Mann, Jack. “Those Happy Birds!” Sports Illustrated, October 17, 1966.

 

WEBSITES

www.sivault.com

www.gocolumbialions.com

 

MUSIC

Fadeaway’s title theme is “Under Suspicion” by Lee Rosevere. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Polka” by Sarah Rasines. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Jak to na Wojence Ladnie” by Kelly Gainor. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Cuckoo Clock” by Lucas Perný & Miloslav Kollar. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Varshavianka: The Song of Warsaw, Poland” by Leon Lishner and Friends. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Peggy Sue” written by Buddy Holly and performed by John Reed. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Charming Snakes in Indiana” by Carlo Neve. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

 “Badlands” by Cory Gray. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Baltimore is the New Brooklyn” by J.C. Brooks + The Uptown Sound. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Swinging London 1966” by Lucas Perný & Miloslav Kollar. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“October” by Marcel Pequel. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Circus Clown” by The Meat Purveyors. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

 

VALEDICTORY

Today’s closing quote is by Vin Scully.

The Dodgers of the 1960s were perhaps the most significant baseball team of all time, boasting the best pitcher, the best baserunner, and the best announcer in the sport, as well as its most influential owner and most popular stadium. Episode 6 of Fadeaway dissects the nine distinct achievements that made this Dodgers club the most influential franchise in the history of baseball. Hear about the exploits of Sandy Koufax, the motivations driving Maury Wills, how Vin Scully bonded with the Los Angeles community, the ways in which Walter O'Malley lorded over the sport as baseball's most powerful owner, and much more. This episode consists of nine "mini-sodes" which you can listen to either one by one, or all at once. Special guests include three Dodgers players as well as Michael Leahy, author of The Last Innocents: The Collision of the Turbulent Sixties and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Sandy Koufax won the cy Young Award in 1963, '65, and '66.

Vin Scully, 32 years old at the start of the decade, cemented his status as a legend during the 1960s.

Dodger Stadium opened in 1962 and immediately set baseball's all-time attendance record.

Dodgers players guest starred in many TV shows and movies during the decade. Don Drysdale appeared in "The Brady Bunch," "The Rifleman," and "Leave it to Beaver."

Sandy Koufax and singer Nancy Sinatra at Dodger Stadium in 1966.

Frank Sinatra was frequently sighted at Dodger Stadium during the Sixties.

As the veteran leader of the team, Jim Gilliam was the heart and soul of the 1960s Dodgers.

In 1965, the most famous brawl in baseball history began when Giants batter Juan Marichal repeatedly clubbed catcher John Roseboro over the head with a bat.

Listen to Vin Scully's legendary call of Sandy Koufax's  perfect game against the Cubs in 1965.

Watch Game 7 of the 1965 World Series, in which Sandy Koufax defeated Minnesota while throwing nothing but fastballs.

Danny Kaye's classic "The D-O-D-G-E-R-S Song" told the story of a fictional game between the Dodgers and Giants in 1962.

EPISODE BOX SCORE

INTERVIEWS

Ron Fairly

John Kennedy

Michael Leahy

Wes Parker

 

BOOKS

D’Antonio, Michael. Forever Blue: The True Story of Walter O’Malley, Baseball’s Most Controversial Owner, and the Dodgers of Brooklyn and Los Angeles. New York: Riverhead Books, 2009.

Leahy, Michael. The Last Innocents: The Collision of the Turbulent Sixties and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Harper, 2016.

McKelvey, G. Richard. For It’s One, Two, Three, Four Strikes You’re Out at the Owners’ Ball Game: Players Versus Management in Baseball. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2001.

Plaut, David. Chasing October: The Dodgers-Giants Pennant Race of 1962. Diamond Communications, 1994.

Roseboro, John, with Bill Libby. Glory Days With the Dodgers and Other Days With Others. New York: Atheneum, 1978. 

Sullivan, Dean. Late Innings: A Documentary History of Baseball, 1945-1972. University of Nebraska Press, 2002.

 

ARTICLES

Baxter, Kevin. “Orphans of the Ravine.” Los Angeles Times, March 29, 2008.

Carlson, Jen. “Behold, the 1950s Baseball Dome That Would Have Kept The Dodgers In Brooklyn.” Published online by Gothamist, October 20, 2015. 

Creamer, Robert. “The Transistor Kid.” Sports Illustrated, May 4, 1964.

Enders, Eric. “Revisiting the Volatile Season of ’65.” Published online by Sports on Earth, October 18, 2015. 

Goldstein, Richard. “Marvin Miller, Union Leader Who Changed Baseball, Dies at 95.” The New York Times, Nov. 27, 2012.

Hill, Justice B. “Wills’ Exploits Changed the Game.” Published online by MLB.com, February 16, 2007.

“The History of Chavez Ravine.” Published online by PBS, undated.

Kronheim, David P. “2014 Attendance Analysis.” Pulished online by Ballpark Business, 2015.

“J. William Hayes; Entertainment Attorney.” Los Angeles Times, April 4, 1992.

Smith, David. “Maury Wills and the Value of the Stolen Base.” Published online by Society for American Baseball Research, SABR.org (undated).

 

WEBSITES

www.ballparks.com

www.baseball-reference.com

www.walteromalley.com

 

MUSIC

Fadeaway’s opening theme is “Under Suspicion” by Lee Rosevere. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Remember Chavez Ravine” by Juan Sanchez. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Surf You” by Spacedevil666. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“California” by The Spectacular Fantastic. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Chavez Ravine” by Spike Baron. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“California Dreaming” by Bal&. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Hollywood Remastered” by Vinny. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“L.A. Hifi” by Miodrag Marjanov Quintet. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“California Lullabye” by Josh Woodward. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Badlands” by Cory Gray. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Transistor Radio” by Cloud Cult. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Clarinet Concerto, Adagio” written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and performed by Jason Weinberger. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Sloop John B” by Vern Equinox. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Los Angeles 2019” by Le Cose Bianche. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“The Neptune World (Kira’s Journey)” by Cosmik Elk. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Hotel California” by Jesus Flores. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“I’ll Be Your Present, Boy” by Funky Jenn. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Love From Los Angeles” by SS Flannel, featuring Stepzon, AYEKAY, and Yung Lio. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Los Angeles” by No Color. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Uku L.A.” by Ladycables. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Surfando No Seco” by AIMFC. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Corrido de Cesar Chavez” by Los Perros del Pueblo Nuevo. Standard YouTube license.

“California ’71” by PK Jazz Collective. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Mountain Doom” by Sandy Peach. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“L.A.” by The Nighttime Adventure Society. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

 

SOUND EFFECTS

Horse sound effect created by Goodlistener and provided courtesy of freesound.org.

 

VALEDICTORY

Today’s closing quote is by Vin Scully.

Ken Griffey Jr. was the player of a generation. He had the most contagious smile in baseball history, one of the best pedigrees, one of the sweetest swings -- and was pictured on the most iconic baseball card of the last 50 years. Join us for a Fadeaway "mini-sode" as host Eric Enders takes a nostalgic trip through his childhood while examining Ken Griffey Jr.'s place in American culture. Hear about the famous 1989 Upper Deck card, listen to exclusive audio of Junior cracking jokes in the clubhouse, and find out why "The Catch," a home-run robbing grab from 1990, is the defining play of Griffey's career.

EPISODE BOX SCORE

MUSIC

Fadeaway’s opening theme is “Under Suspicion” by Lee Rosevere. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Junior” by World of Dub. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“Theme from RBI Baseball 2” by Brad Fuller. Standard YouTube License.

“If” by Broke For Free. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“A Night in Seattle” by World White and Black. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

“You Were Young Before You’re Old” by Derek Clegg. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Badlands” by Cory Gray. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

VALEDICTION

Today's closing quote is by Thurman Munson.

In 1936, Mickey Cochrane was on top of the world. He was the catcher, manager, and vice president of the world champion Detroit Tigers. He had a roster packed with stars that looked poised to win back-to-back titles. But in the middle of the season, Cochrane simply walked away from baseball. Was it a nervous breakdown, or possibly a darker secret? With special guest Tom Stanton (author of the new book Terror in the City of Champions), Episode 4 of Fadeaway examines the 1930s Tigers amid the backdrop of the Black Legion, a secret society that was torturing and murdering Detroiters at the same time the Tigers were winning pennants. Other characters involved in this story of a troubled city include Hank Greenberg, Henry Ford, Joe Louis, Schoolboy Rowe, and Humphrey Bogart.

Mickey COCHRANE, TIgers catcher, manager, and vice president

SCHOOLBOY ROWE and his famous sweetheart, edna.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTs posing with confiscated black legion costumes and weapons.

HUMPHREY BOGART STARRED in the 1937 warner brothers film black legion.

SCHOOLBOY ROWE CElebrates his record-tying 16th consecutive win in 1934.

Twelve black legion members leave the courtroom after being found guilty of murder.

EPISODE 4 BOX SCORE

BOOKS

Bevis, Charlie. Mickey Cochrane: The Life of a Baseball Hall of Fame Catcher. McFarland Books, 1998.

Greenberg, Hank. The Story of My Life. Ivan R. Dee, 2009.

Santas, Constantine. The Essential Humphrey Bogart. Rowman & Littlefield, 2016.

Stanton, Tom. Terror in the City of Champions: Murder, Baseball, and the Secret Society That Shocked Depression-Era Detroit. Lyons Press, 2016.

ARTICLES

Bevis, Charlie. “Mickey Cochrane.” Published online by the SABR Baseball Biography Project.

Dow, Bill. “Life’s Greatest Regret of Detroit Tigers’ Legend Mickey Cochrane.” Published online by Detroit Athletic Co., September 23, 2011.

Lay, Shawn. “Ku Klux Klan in the Twentieth Century.” Published online by New Georgia Encyclopedia, October 15, 2015.

Rothman, Lily. “The Long History Behind Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ Foreign Policy.” Published online by Time Magazine, March 28, 2016.

“Scribbled by Scribes.” The Sporting News, June 18, 1936.

Vitty, Cort. “Bump Hadley.” Published online by the SABR Baseball Biography Project.

SONGS

Fadeaway’s opening theme is “Under Suspicion” by Lee Rosevere. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Just Watching” by Podington Bear. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Streets at Night” by Dave Depper. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Hungaria” by Latché Swing. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Guatemala-Panama March” by Heftone Banjo Orchestra. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Shir Hapalmach (Song of the Palmach)” by Lishner and Friends. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Improvisation: Fast Blues in A” by Reverend Gary Davis. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Sorry” by Comfort Fit. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“No Payday in Detroit” by Roger McGuinn. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“The Edge of Night” by Montana Skies. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Evil Slow Us” by Apple From Earth. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Please Bring Me Shelter” by Cullah. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Evil Eye/The Stranger Rides Tonight” by Daddy Long Legs. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Only the Crows Listen” by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Detroit” by Podington Bear. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Dirt Rhodes” by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Detroit” by The Moaners. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Strange Fruit” written by Abel Meeropol and performed by Tibo-Lieby. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud.

VALEDICTION

Today's closing quote is by Schoolboy Rowe.

George McQuillan's idealized portrait on his 1914 Cracker Jack baseball card is very different from his appearance in photographs (see below).

George McQuillan was one of the most accomplished pitchers in baseball until a variety of scandals and personal problems brought his career crashing down. Part Dwight Gooden, part Max Scherzer, and part Christy Mathewson, McQuillan's fall from grace is one of baseball's saddest stories. This episode uses never-before-published documents to tell the story of how McQuillan lost his way, his attempt to resurrect his career from the ashes, and his part in the real-life story of an Oscar-winning film.

George McQuillan warming up for a game on June 15, 1910, four days after returning to the Phillies from his suspension for alcoholism.

George McQuillan's 1910 baseball card accurately portrays his heterochromia.

By 1915, George McQuillan's appearance bore virtually no resemblance to the young man portrayed on the 1910 baseball card. He was probably 29 when this photo was taken.

BOX SCORE - EPISODE 2

BOOKS

Centennial History of Arkansas, Volume III. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1922.

Crook, Martin Andrew. Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine, Eighth Edition. CRC Press, 2013.

ARTICLES

Ellingwood, Finley. Untitled. Ellington’s Therapeutist, Vol. 2, 1908.

Enders, Eric. “George McQuillan.” Published in Tom Simon, editor, Deadball Stars of the National League. Washington, DC: Brassey’s, 2004.

Frith, John. “Syphilis – Its Early History and Treatment Until Penicillin and the Debate on its Origins.” Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health, Volume 20, Number 4 (2012).

Goldman, Andrew. “Dwight Gooden was not best friends with Darryl Strawberry.” New York Times Magazine, May 31, 2013.

“Gooden’s Timeline of Troubles.” Newsday, March 24, 2010. 

Harper, John. “With 30-year reunion of ‘86 Mets approaching, Doc Gooden opens up about dark past, ongoing struggle with addiction.” New York Daily News, May 16, 2016.

Hay, Eugene Carson, M.D. “The Advantages in the Treatment of Syphilis at the Hot Springs of Arkansas.” Journal of the American Medical Association, February 6, 1897, p. 251-253.

Kernan, Kevin. “Doc Gooden’s life of alcohol, drugs and Ks: ‘Never thought I’d make it to 50’.” New York Post, November 16, 2014. 

Kofoed, J.C. “A Real Big League Comeback.” Baseball Magazine, August 1914.

“Mercurial Treatment in Syphilis.” Published in Monthly Cyclopaedia and Medical Bulletin, Volume 2. Charles Euchariste de Medici Sajous, John Madison Taylor, John Vietch Shoemaker, editors. F.A. Davis Company, 1909.

Neff, Craig. “Doctor K: Awesome and Then Some.” Sports Illustrated, September 2, 1985.

Saccoman, John. “Garry Herrmann.” Published online by the SABR Biography Project.

“Secret drug shame of Mets star Doc Gooden.” New York Post, May 18, 2013. 

Swift, E.M. “So good, so young.” Sports Illustrated, April 15, 1985.

Taylor, R.W., M.D. “The Hot Springs of Arkansas and the Treatment of Syphilis.” Published in George F. Shrady, M.D., editor, Medical Record: A Weekly Journal of Medicine and Surgery, Volume 37. New York: William Wood & Company, 1890.

Verducci, Tom. “Doc’s Knockout Year.” Sports Illustrated, September 21, 2015.

Verducci, Tom. “The High Price of Hard Living.” Sports Illustrated, February 27, 1995.

NEWSPAPERS and MAGAZINES

Journal of the American Medical Association, August 28, 1909.

New York Times (various articles, 1915)

Pittsburgh Daily Post (various articles, 1915)

Sporting Life (various articles, 1907-1915)

ARCHIVAL DOCUMENTS

George McQuillan research file, National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, New York.

Letter, Ban Johnson to Garry Herrmann, May 1, 1911. August “Garry” Herrmann papers, BA MSS 12, National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, New York.

Letter, Dr. W.O. Forbes to Garry Herrmann, November 25, 1910. August “Garry” Herrmann papers, BA MSS 12, National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, New York.

Letter, Dr. W.O. Forbes to Garry Herrmann, December 22, 1910. August “Garry” Herrmann papers, BA MSS 12, National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, New York.

Letter, Dr. W.O. Forbes to Garry Herrmann, January 15, 1911. August “Garry” Herrmann papers, BA MSS 12, National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, New York.

Letter, Garry Herrmann to Dr. W.O Forbes, December 27, 1910. August “Garry” Herrmann papers, BA MSS 12, National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, New York.

Letter, George McQuillan to Robert McArdle, February 1910. August “Garry” Herrmann papers, BA MSS 12, National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, New York.

Letter, J.D. Marquez to Robert McArdle, November 5, 1909. August “Garry” Herrmann papers, BA MSS 12, National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, New York.

Letter, Robert McArdle to Garry Herrmann, April 18, 1911. August “Garry” Herrmann papers, BA MSS 12, National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, New York.

Telegram, George McQuillan to Robert McArdle, January 31, 1909. August “Garry” Herrmann papers, BA MSS 12, National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, New York.

United States Census, 1900 and 1910.

MUSIC

Fadeaway’s opening theme is “Under Suspicion” by Lee Rosevere. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Can’t Stop (Anotha C-Doc Instrumental)” by Deadly Combo. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

"Life Slow Down (DefMixx for 80Sixx)" by Jahmod Allah. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Sorry” by Comfort Fit. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“The Pipe on the Hob” by Ruellia. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud. 

“Elite Syncopations” written by Scott Joplin and performed by Old Rag-Timer. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud. 

“The Phobia Rag” by Catty Donnelly. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud. 

“Whiskey Before Breakfast” by the Dan River Ramblers. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud. 

“Railroad’s Whiskey Co” by Jahzzar. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. 

“Blue Grass Stomp” by The Joy Drops. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud. 

“Moonshiner” by Reluctant Dragon. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of Soundcloud. 

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin. Piano roll, 1902. Public domain recording.

“I Was Drunk” by Alejandro Escovedo. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

VALEDICTION

Today's closing quote is by Bob Lemon.

In the early 1960s, Ken Hubbs was one of America's greatest young athletes. John Wooden recruited him to play point guard at UCLA. Notre Dame recruited him to play quarterback. Instead, Hubbs decided to sign with the Chicago Cubs. He set some prestigious fielding records and was named National League Rookie of the Year. And then he started taking flying lessons from a famous stunt pilot. Learn what happened next in Episode 2 of "Fadeaway."

Smart lad, to slip betimes away
From fields where glory does not stay,
And early though the laurel grows
It withers quicker than the rose. — A.E. Housman  

BOX SCORE - EPISODE 2

INTERVIEWS

Keith Hubbs

BOOKS

Golenbock, Peter. Wrigleyville: A Magical History Tour of the Chicago Cubs. St. Martin's Griffin, 2004.

Peary, Danny. We Played the Game: 65 Players Remember Baseball's Greatest Era, 1947-1964. Hyperion, 1994.

Williams, Billy. My Sweet-Swinging Lifetime With the Cubs. Triumph Books, 2008.

ARTICLES

Castle, George. “‘What If?’ An Intriguing Concept for Projecting Out Hubbs’ Career.’” Published online by Chicago Baseball Museum, 2014. 

Chicago Tribune (various articles from 1960s, mostly by Robert Markus)

Gutskey, Earl. “Memories of Ken Hubbs Live On: Nearly 30 Years Later, the Town of Colton Still Is Recovering From His Death at 22.” Los Angeles Times, July 5, 1993.

Richardson, Randy. "The Lingering Mystique of Kenny Hubbs." Published online by Wrigleyville Nation, July 14, 2014.

“Safety Check.” Flying magazine, March 1965, p. 104-05.

Wancho, Joseph. “Ken Hubbs.” Published online by the SABR Baseball Biography Project.

Whitley, David. “Fifty years later, memories of Ken Hubbs still glowing.” Published online by Fox Sports, Feb. 3, 2014.

WEBSITES

Chicago Baseball Museum

KenHubbs.com

Misc. Baseball Blog

National Transportation Safety Board

MUSIC CREDITS

Fadeaway’s opening theme is “Under Suspicion” by Lee Rosevere. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

"Upbeat Whistle" by Dave Depper. From the album Compositions 3. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

"Good Times" by Podington Bear. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. 

"Mexican Holiday" by Noise Problems Solutions. From the album Selections Volume 8. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. 

"Shenanigans" Courtesy of Purple Planet Music.

"Golden Hour" by Podington Bear. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. 

"Feelin' Good" Courtesy of Purple Planet Music.

"Unexpected Hoedown in Baggage Area" by Doctor Turtle. From the album Flush Your Rolex. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. 

"Floret" by Kai Engel. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. 

"February" by Kai Engel. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. 

"Spring Rain" by Aaron Ximm. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. 

"Sunshine After Rain" by Andrea Carri. From the album Frammenti. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. 

"Gone Away" by Cullah. From the album Cullah the Wild. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. 

VALEDICTION

Today's closing quote is by Steve Goodman.

After three years of service in World War II, Ted Williams thought he was finished with the military. Little did he know that his most harrowing days were still ahead. Fadeaway's debut episode, "Pilot," delves into Williams' service in Korea, the brush with near-death he had there, his friendship with hotshot pilot John Glenn, and his clashes with military brass.

I was eager to learn, because I knew it was my ass if I didn’t. — Ted Williams, My Turn At Bat

Major John Glenn (L) and Captain Ted Williams discussing aerial maneuvers while drinking their morning coffee at K-3 Air Force Base in South Korea, 1953. (Thanks to Bill Nowlin, author of Ted Williams at War, for providing this photo. You can check out his book here.)

BOX SCORE - EPISODE 1

RESEARCH SOURCES

Montville, Leigh. Ted Williams: The Biography of an American Hero. New York: Anchor Books, 2005.

Nowlin, Bill. Ted Williams at War. Burlington, MA: Rounder Books, 2007.

Sambito, William J. A History of Marine Attack Squadron 311. Washington, DC: United States Marine Corps History and Museums Divison, 1978.

Williams, Ted, as told to John Underwood. My Turn at Bat: The Story of My Life. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1969.

MUSIC CREDITS

Fadeaway’s opening theme is “Under Suspicion” by Lee Rosevere. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

"Cylinder Three" by Chris Zabriskie. From the album Cylinders. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Gita Baumane” by Ergo Phizmiz and Margita Zalite. From the album Lamps & Chairs: Music for Interior Design. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“The Gallant Seventh” written by John Philip Sousa and performed by the United States Marine Band. Public domain recording.

“When Johnny Comes Marching Home” written by Patrick Gilmore. Licensed from Sound Ideas Music Library.

“Swing 39” by Latché Swing. From the album Demo 2008. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Cowboy” written by Tyler Curley and performed by Vexed to Nightmare. From the album A Clockwork Heart. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

“Let’s Go Fishin’” by Karissa Hobbs. From the album Age of Flowers. Licensed through Creative Commons, courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

Military sound effects courtesy of Soundbible.com. Sounds created by Mike Koenig, Mark DiAngelo, JKirsch, and Jobro.

VALEDICTION

Today's closing quote is by Casey Stengel.