Don Zimmer might be the Forrest Gump of baseball. From Jackie Robinson's Dodgers to Pedro Martinez and the Yankees, Zimmer was everywhere. In this episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux tells the remarkable story of Don Zimmer's 66-year career in baseball-filled with near-de@th injuries, World Series wins, historic teams, famous fights, and even MLB rule changes.

🧢 He played with legends like Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays.

⚾ He coached teams that made history-and heartbreak.

🧠 His injuries led to MLB mandating helmets and dugout guardrails.

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Intriguing Facts About Babe Ruth You Never Knew

In this episode of Rounding Third, host Peter Lemieux delves into the lesser-known aspects of Babe Ruth's life and career. He shares surprising facts, such as Ruth's early fame as a pitcher, his non-unanimous induction into the Hall of Fame, his tough upbringing in an orphanage, and personal anecdotes including his penchant for speeding tickets and his complex personal life. Discover the human side of one of baseball's greatest legends in this fascinating deep-dive.

00:00 Introduction to Today's Story

00:15 The Scandal of 1919 and Babe Ruth's Impact

01:50 Babe Ruth: The Pitcher

03:16 Babe Ruth's Career and Hall of Fame

04:26 Babe Ruth's Early Life and Orphanage

08:20 Babe Ruth's Personal Life and Anecdotes

09:59 Babe Ruth's Catholic Upbringing and Final Thoughts

12:17 Conclusion and Community Invitation

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Unbreakable Baseball Records: The Legendary 1930 Season and Hack Wilson's Tragic Tale

Could you imagine a player driving in 191 RBIs in one season?

In 1930, Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs did just that-and no one has come close since.

In this episode of Rounding Third, Peter Lemieux explores:

• The wild, offense-heavy 1930 MLB season

• How Hack Wilson became a legend… and how it all unraveled

• What made his 191-RBI season possible

• Why this record may never be broken

• The tragic downfall of one of baseball's forgotten greats

This is more than a baseball stat-this is a human story of greatness, addiction, and legacy. Join us as we relive one of the most outrageous seasons in baseball history.

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00:00 Welcome to Rounding Third

00:47 Unbreakable Baseball Records

01:20 Cy Young's Unbeatable Wins

01:56 Joe DiMaggio's Hitting Streak

02:28 Hack Wilson's Legendary Season

03:00 The Baseball Environment of 1930

07:51 Hack Wilson's Tragic Downfall

10:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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