Baseball History Podcast

Albert Leonard Rosen, nicknamed “Al” or “Flip, was born February 29, 1924 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Al’s strength and determination to overcome any and all obstacles was the key factor in his rise to becoming a star ballplayer and his success as a baseball administrator. Physical and mental toughness served Rosen well through all his many life challenges.

Joe Leonard Morgan was born September 19, 1943 in Bonham, TX. A fierce competitor renowned for his baseball smarts, Joe Morgan could single-handedly beat opposing teams with his multifaceted skills. He was a terror on the basepaths, topping the 40-steal plateau nine times during his career.

Dale Bryan Murphy was born March 12, 1956, in Portland, Oregon. When Murphy was playing in Atlanta, he was as beloved as any player in Braves history. Along with being one of the National League’s finest players, Murphy further endeared himself to his fans with the genuine dedication that he showed to his community.

Roger Lee Craig was born February 17, 1930 in Durham, North Carolina. In 1986 Sports Illustrated called Roger Craig “the acknowledged maestro of the split-fingered fastball.” He was best known as a player for being an original New York Met and was a stalwart of the legendarily bad team’s pitching staff, losing 24 and 22 games in those first two seasons. Remarkably during those two years, he completed 27 games while winning only 15, demonstrating that he was one of the best pitchers on the staff.