Ring the Bell: A Journey Through Philadelphia Baseball History
Ring the Bell: A Journey Through Philadelphia Baseball History
Podcast Description
⚾️ Ring The Bell is the definitive podcast for fans of Philadelphia baseball history—from the sandlots to Shibe Park, the Negro Leagues to the National League.
🎙 Hosted by Bruce, each episode uncovers the untold stories of Philly’s baseball past, present, and future!
Whether you're a diehard Phils fan, a Negro Leagues buff, love the game of baseball, rabid Philadelphia baseball fan, or just love a good story—Ring The Bell brings the noise. 🔔
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various aspects of Philadelphia's baseball history, including the Negro Leagues, early baseball teams, and pivotal moments from the sport's past. Episodes like 'The Kings of Darby: The Hilldale Club and the 1925 World Series' highlight key figures and events, while others like 'Beer, Brawls, and Boomtown Ball: Philly in the 1880s' explore the cultural context of baseball within the city, detailing how the sport evolved amidst social changes.
⚾️ Ring The Bell is the definitive podcast for fans of Philadelphia baseball history—from the sandlots to Shibe Park, the Negro Leagues to the National League.
🎙 Hosted by Bruce, each episode uncovers the untold stories of Philly’s baseball past, present, and future!
Whether you’re a diehard Phils fan, a Negro Leagues buff, love the game of baseball, rabid Philadelphia baseball fan, or just love a good story—Ring The Bell brings the noise. 🔔
Bobbed Hair & Big Swings: The Philadelphia Bobbies and Women’s Baseball in the 1920s
Before there was Title IX or the AAGPBL, there were barnstorming pioneers—and Philadelphia had some of the boldest. Meet the Philadelphia Bobbies, a team of fiercely talented young women led by the trailblazing Mary O’Gara and starring Edith Houghton, the 10-year-old shortstop who could field circles around grown men.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
💇♀️ How bobbed hair became a symbol of rebellion and style on the diamond
🌍 The Bobbies’ jaw-dropping 1925 tour of Japan—yes, across the Pacific!
🥎 How Philly’s women’s teams defied expectations, played with heart, and helped pave the way for generations to come
From games against the New York Bloomer Girls to grueling travel across America and beyond, this is the incredible true story of ambition, athleticism, and audacity.
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