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Sports' Forgotten HeroesAt tribute to sports' stars of the past time has forgotten. Author: Warren Rogan
Sports' Forgotten Heroes is a tribute to the stars who shaped the games we love to watch and the games we love to play. Sports' Forgotten Heroes is not about reliving the careers of superstars we talk about every day like Muhammed Ali, Jim Brown, Babe Ruth or Michael Jordan. Rather, Sports' Forgotten Heroes is about the stars who have faded away with time. Some were elected to their respective Hall of Fame, others might have had one great season, or just one great game that will live in infamy. Guys like Billy Cannon, Ed Delahanty and Bill Barilko - stars whom time has forgotten. Language: en Genres: Baseball, Hockey, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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166: Baseball & The Korean War - MLB
Episode 166
Tuesday, 16 June, 2026
Baseball’s golden age collided with one of the most turbulent periods in American history when war broke out on the Korean Peninsula in 1950. In this episode of Sports’ Forgotten Heroes, author Steven P. Gietschier joins the show as we discuss his book, "Warm Summers and Cold Winters," and explore the profound impact the Korean War had on Major League Baseball, its players, and the U.S.Together, we examine how the conflict interrupted careers, sent players from ballparks to battlefields, and forced baseball to navigate the realities of a country once again at war. The discussion highlights the stars who left the game to serve, the opportunities created for younger players, and the ways the Korean War shaped pennant races, team rosters, and baseball’s postwar evolution. Beyond the statistics and standings, this episode explores the personal sacrifices made by players and their families, the relationship between patriotism and professional sports, and why the Korean War’s influence on baseball has often been overshadowed by World War II.Gietschier shares fascinating stories from his research, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal era when America’s pastime and military service became deeply intertwined. If you enjoy baseball history, military history, and the stories of athletes whose lives extended far beyond the diamond, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Join us as we uncover the little-known connection between Major League Baseball and the Korean War.
