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Nov. 7, 2024

From Rock Walls to Canoes: Exciting Adventures at the Gateway Outdoor…

Brad Kovach, Deputy Director of River City Foundation and publisher of Terrain Magazine details the evolution and upcoming events of the Gateway Outdoor Expo, emphasizing activities like rock climbing, photo ops with Santa, and fly casting demos. The episode also …

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Nov. 4, 2024

Immortal Moments in Cardinals History: Famous & Forgotten

Guests Robert L. Tiemann and Ron Jacober, delve into Cardinals baseball history. Highlighted are Tiemann's and Jacober's collaborative work on 'Immortal Moments in Cardinals History,' a comprehensive account of famous and forgotten St. Louis Cardinals highlights. The episode also explores …

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Oct. 28, 2024

1964 Cardinals: A Team, a Season, and a Showdown for the Ages

The 1964 season of the St. Louis Cardinals, a pivotal year that not only saw the team break an 18-year championship drought but also witnessed a rollercoaster of emotions, from management turmoil to exhilarating victories. Bob Thieman shares personal anecdotes, …

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Aug. 7, 2024

Browns vs Cardinals: St. Louis' Legendary 1944 World Series

This segment of 'Saint Louis In Tune' explores the historical significance and local impact of the 1944 All-St. Louis World Series, known as the Trolley Series or Streetcar Series, involving the St. Louis Browns and the St. Louis Cardinals. Hosts …

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June 21, 2024

Baseball Memories: St. Louis Browns, Herzog, and Holtzman

Ed Wheatley, an award-winning author, film producer, and sports historian, joins us to delve into the rich history of baseball in St. Louis. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the legacy of the St. Louis Browns, notable baseball …

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June 5, 2023

Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First So…

Dave Lange 's second edition of Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America's First Soccer City chronicles the successful drive to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to St. Louis ( St. Louis City SC …

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April 17, 2023

The St. Louis Cardinals - Everything You Need To Know

Ed Wheatley joins Saint Louis In Tune to discuss his latest book The St. Louis Cardinals - Everything You Need To Know . Ed is a well-known historian of sports specifically baseball in St. Louis which includes both the Cardin...

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Oct. 15, 2022

Best of the Blues: The Greatest Players in Team History

In his new book, Best of the Blues: The Greatest Players in Team History , St. Louis native Dan O’Neill , spotlights the top 25 players in St. Louis Blues history, along with the seasons and circumstances that made them …

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May 1, 2022

St. Louis Christmas Carols Association: Christmas in July!

Join the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association to sing the national anthem or just come cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Dodgers at their " Christmas in July " themed game on July 14! Elizabeth Hogan, Executive Dire...

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Feb. 22, 2021

Negro Leagues Baseball: Understanding the Story, Importance, & Immeas…

Dr. Ray Doswell, Vice President of Curatorial Services at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, gives some keen insight into how the leagues came about, the importance of the leagues, and how the museum is showcas...

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April 10, 2020

St Louis Baseball History: Baseball Historian Ed Wheatley Discusses H…

Ed Wheatley masterfully weaves the history of baseball in St. Louis. He focuses on teams of the Major League, Negro League, Khoury League, High Schools in the area, American Legion, and other Youth Leagues. What did the ballp...

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April 9, 2019

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum-The Legacy of the Negro Leagues Pla…

Nearly 100 years ago, Andrew “Rube” Foster established the Negro National League in 1920. Not far from the original site, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum highlights the league, players, owners, fans, and the struggle to be...

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March 1, 2019

Was Jackie Robinson the First to Integrate Baseball?

We all know Jackie Robinson was the first African American baseball player to play in the major leagues. The Society for American Baseball Research has additional information which goes back to the late 19th century and ment...

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