How ‘Bout That
How ‘Bout That is an episodic video series that explores our favorite moments in Maryland Sports. Filmed and Produced by the Aliceanna Collective.
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The Making of a Legend opens!
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Breaking Barriers in the Pony League
In 1975, Marylander Karen Ann Klima became the first female to play baseball in the Pony Leagues. Listen as she shares her story.
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The Ballpark That Changed MLB
Almost 30 years later…Oriole Park at Camden Yards remains one of MLB’s crown jewels. In this episode, Janet Marie Smith, architect and designer of Camden yards, talks about what influenced the iconic park’s design.
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Babe Didn’t Know His Own Birthday?!
Imagine finding our your birthday was a different day AND year than you thought it was. That’s what happened to Babe! Listen as Shawn explains this birthday confusion.
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Earl Weaver’s Emotional Final Game
Steve Melewski recounts his memories of one of the most legendary Orioles’ last game. Orioles Manager Earl Weaver’s farewell in this game in 1982 against the Brewers is an important memory for any diehard Baltimore Orioles fan. Earl Weaver’s dynasty and the Orioles championship in 1970 are a pillar of the pride that Baltimore sports fans have, and his last day will always be remembered.
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Breaking the Curse of the Bambino
Legendary Red Sox broadcaster, Joe Castiglione, was at the mic when the Curse of the Bambino was broken – listen as he recalls the magic moment.
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The FIRST Athlete with an Agent
Imagine the world of sports before endorsements and agents – it’s pretty hard to picture! Christy Walsh was one of the very first sports agents, representing none other than George Herman “Babe” Ruth.
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The Most Important Sportswriter You’ve Never Heard Of
The integration of baseball is often synonymous with Jackie Robinson. But Baltimore sportswriter Sam Lacy was one of the major catalysts for change within the league. Sam used his 70+ year journalism career to push for the integration of sports, especially baseball, and to share the thoughts and feelings of Black athletes with the world. Sam Lacy’s legacy is an important part of our sports heritage and a reminder of the ongoing fight for equality.
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The “O” In Our National Anthem
If you’ve been to just about ANY sports game in Maryland, you’ve definitely heard the crowd yell “O” during the National Anthem, but we bet you haven’t heard the story behind it. Meet Mary Powers, one of the famous Section 34 Rowdies, and the woman behind the greatest cheer in our state.
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Baltimore Blast’s Melo Leaves it All on the Field
When it comes down to the championship, you’ve got to leave it all on the field – even if that means leaving…your legs!? The Baltimore Blast’s Jonatas Melo shares stories from the Blast’s three-peat championships in 2016, 2017, and 2018. You can see the Blast play at the SECU Arena at Towson University.
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The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth
Learn how to throw from a major league pitcher? ✅
Signed by a minor league team at the age of 17? ✅
Striking out Babe Ruth AND Lou Gehrig? ✅
Haters will say it was a stunt, but Jackie knew she struck out these Yankee greats…here’s the story of Jackie Mitchell, the girl who struck out Babe Ruth.