Best Pcl Podcasts (2025)

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Sulphur Dell's Name Stuck and So Did Buster Boguskie 13:28

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To attract fans to Nashville's opening day in 1947, the Nashville Tennessean published a report on the history of Sulphur Dell by J. D. Brown. I read this article in the podcast; it gives a detailed account of when the ballpark was transformed into its present configuration at the time. Moreover, opening day marked a significant milestone in Buster…

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Larry MacPhail and Fay Murray Created a Brooklyn-Nashville Affiliation 11:42

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In 1938, a consolidation of farm clubs between Brooklyn and Nashville was agreed upon at an all-day conference in Cincinnati between Larry MacPhail, the new Dodgers boss, and Nashville owner, Fay Murray. But for the outbreak of World War II and Murray’s death, the new relationship could have rivaled Branch Rickey’s farm system. In this episode, I t…

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Joint Ventures Podcast: The Partial-Thickness Conundrum: Who Needs Biology and Who Needs Biomechanics? 34:32

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Listen to a discussion to learn which types of partial-thickness rotator cuff tear benefit from isolated bioinductive repair with the REGENETEN◊ Implant. Hear the panel’s views on which tears require a sutured repair or can be managed conservatively, what defines state-of-the-art and being specific in patient targeting.…

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George Archie Night at Sulphur Dell 10:49

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In the final season of the Nashville Vols in 1963, general manager Ed Doherty declared August 30 as "George Archie Night" at the ballpark—a fitting tribute to a local hero. Archie was a coach for the Nashville Vols at the time, an unpaid position at home games, and that’s how he was dressed when he was honored that night: in his Vols uniform. In th…

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Steve Dittmore on “Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger” 44:57

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Stephen W. Dittmore has over 20 years of experience as a higher education administrator and professor. He received a PhD from the University of Louisville in 2007 and holds bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Drake University. His recently published book is an excellent account of the life of one of Nashville’s favorite baseball sons…

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Baseball According to My Brother Jim 11:26

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My brother Jim ("Jimbo," to me, mostly shortened to just "Bo") and I learned everything there was to know about The Game from our Dad, Virgil Nipper: how to throw, indeed, and how to hit. Jim sent me one of his unique perspectives not long ago as a letter on our lives at the ballpark. Bo remembers many things better than I do, and his letter helped…

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Nashville Sounds 2005 PCL Champions 8:40

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In 2005, the Nashville Sounds won the Pacific Coast League championship, the first pennant for the ball club since 1982. Teams are often pre-judged for success on where they are in the standings on Memorial Day. In this episode, you will learn about that great season and how the first two months of the PCL season marked the future for the Sounds! W…

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Vols Owner Fay Murray Brings Larry Gilbert to Nashville 10:27

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In what I have often termed, “the greatest coup in the history of the Southern Association”, on November 8, 1938, Nashville club owner Fay Murray shocked baseball fans, Southern Association moguls, and everyone in between by announcing he had convinced Larry Gilbert, the New Orleans Pelicans veteran manager, to become the Nashville Vols manager, re…

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Baseball Museum for Nashville? 11:34

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A baseball museum in Nashville could be a fantastic addition to the city's cultural landscape. Nashville already has strong ties to baseball, with a strong amateur baseball foundation, the Nashville Sounds, and the possibility of an MLB stadium in the future. A museum could showcase the history of baseball in the city, highlight its Negro League te…

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Will General, Nashville Stars Director of Marketing 35:04

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Will General is the marketing director for Music City Baseball, the initiative is to bring MLB to Nashville as the "Nashville Stars.” He joined me to tell me how he is leading efforts to grow the Stars brand and how honoring the Negro Leagues’ legacy Is an essential ingredient to that end. Another ingredient is a new design concept and brand partne…

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Trouble with Umpires 14:23

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Umpires have been criticized and disparaged for years, yet they continue to uphold the integrity of the game. The pay scale is pretty good, but defending one's decision in the old days could lead to fights among players, managers, and fans. The umpire's job can often become a thankless one, too, as being judge and jury usually leads to having to ta…

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Elevating the standard of care in knee repair 37:16

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Get expert perspectives on treating the entire knee from leading surgeons and the UFC Performance Institute’s Senior Director of Physical Therapy. With the aim of getting their patients back to their lives, the panel explains why they consider multiple aspects of knee preservation: ligament reconstruction (quad grafts, LET and multi-ligament), meni…

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Eddie Crawford, Nashville Vols' First Black Player 6:01

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On April 19, 1963, opening night in Knoxville before 2,827 fans to begin the season, Eddie Crawford stepped to the plate as the third batter in the first inning for Nashville, becoming the first Negro player to play in a regular season game for the Vols. Although he did not finish the year with the Vols, his claim to Nashville baseball history stan…

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Roger Williams University 5:59

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We often think of Tennessee State and Fisk Universities as institutes of higher learning in Nashville for African American students. Did you know at one time there was another Black university? Founded in 1866 as the Nashville Normal and Theological Institute by the American Baptist denomination, it was renamed in 1874. A baseball team was formed i…

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Nashville’s First Baseball Pennant 7:03

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Would you venture a guess as to which year was Nashville professional baseball’s first championship? The answer is 1895, and the team had an unusual name: Seraphs. Other members of the Southern League were Atlanta, Evansville, Little Rock, New Orleans, Memphis, Mobile, and Montgomery, and the pennant was not awarded until the season was over. What …

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Buddy Gilbert Was a Special Teammate to Curt Flood 8:38

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Before joining the Nashville Vols, Buddy Gilbert spent two seasons in Savannah, a Cincinnati Reds farm club, just like Nashville. One of his teammates in 1957 was Curt Flood, a 19-year-old prospect who played third base for the ball club. Flood would go on to be a star player for the St. Louis Cardinals. He would become well-known for challenging M…

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Sulphur Dell Poet Laureate Pete Mason 7:02

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In this episode, I tell about a special group of Nashville baseball fans and give special tribute to one of them. In 2003 Oktoberfest in Germantown, I first met Pete Mason who shared a special story that occurred at Sulphur Dell. Pete recently passed away, and I want to honor his memory as a way to express my appreciate his special friendship. I ho…

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My Stance on MLB in Nashville 8:51

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When asked how I feel about MLB coming to Nashville, I do not hesitate to answer, and in this episode you will hear me tell what my stance is. Controversial? No, not when many share the same feelings I do. Taking a stand, having an opinion, and making a stance are necessary to hold true to one’s feelings. I hope you will listen to mine! Want to sta…

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Negro Southern League with Mark Aubrey, Part Two 29:08

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i hope you enjoyed hearing Mark Aubrey in Part One, because we continue talking about Knoxville baseball, the Negro Southern League, and University of Tennessee baseball in Part Two! Mark has researching skills like few others, and you can learn more by visiting his websites http://oldknoxvillebaseball.blogspot.com/ and https://bbsas.net/wiki/index…

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Negro Southern League with Mark Aubrey, Part One 27:01

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Mark Aubrey is a distinguished Negro Leagues researcher from Seymour, Tennessee, near Knoxville. His focus has been on the 1920 Negro Southern League and the history of the Knoxville Giants. You will enjoy listening to Mark and his passion for research - and his penchant for sharing his findings. Just wait for Part Two, when we go deeper into Mark’…

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Trapper Haskins: A Vintage Original, Part Two 17:15

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Listen to this episode with TrapperHaskins as he tells about the influence of his father and family, and how he became one of the founders of the Tennessee Vintage Base Ball Association. Trapper is a passionate author, musician, carpenter, and vintage ballistic, and you will enjoy hearing his story! Thanks for listening! Want to stay in touch? Find…

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Management of Patella Fractures (with Jan Szatkowski, MD) 42:23

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On this episode, we have a comprehensive discussion on patella fractures with Dr. Jan Szatkowski, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at IU Health in Indianapolis, IN. He shares his extensive knowledge and experience in treating knee trauma, specifically patella fractures. Listen to gain insights into the various techniques for patella fracture management…

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Trapper Haskins: A Vintage Original, Part One 26:40

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In 2000, Trapper Haskins moved to Maine with his wife, Mandy, where he undertook a two-year apprenticeship learning traditional wooden boatbuilding in Rockland. Once finished, they took the rowboat they built, Oxbow, 2,300 miles down the Mississippi River. Haskins wrote about the experience in a memoir titled Crooked Old River, released in 2024. A …

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Author Keith Wood and the Memphis Red Sox, Part Two 27:19

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In Part Two of our talk, author Keith Wood continues discussing the Memphis Red Sox with me. His work brings out the financially-stable Martin brothers, the location of Martin Park, and how politics shaped Negro League baseball in Memphis. I hope you will listen as Keith takes us through a time of both turmoil and stability but also gives us a glim…

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Author Keith Wood and the Memphis Red Sox, Part One 29:55

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Keith Wood landed a position in the Memphis City School District at Sheffield High after college. He moved to Millington Central High School in northwest Shelby County while completing his master's in history at the University of Memphis. Currently teaching at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, that role allowed returning to grad school and…

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Patients Place: Lateral Meniscus Tears 31:23

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In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of lateral meniscus tears, a common knee injury. This informative session is designed for patients seeking clarity about their condition and treatment options. Dr. Benner discusses the typical symptoms that accompany lateral meniscus tears, including pain and possible locking of the knee. He explains t…

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1949 Southern Association Batting Champ Bob Borkowski 5:48

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In 1949, Bob Borkowski batted .376 in 138 games with the Nashville Vols to win the Double-A Southern Association batting title. On July 23, teammate Carl Sawatski was leading the team in batting with a .379 average, with Babe Barna hitting at a .371 clip to for second place for the Vols. Borkowski was third with a .365 average, but at season’s end,…

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2025 Old Timers Banquet Recap 4:26

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We were fortunate to have New York Yankees great Don Mattingly as our guest speaker on January 19. Like Harmon Killebrew many years ago, he was a terrific guest speaker. The only difference was that Killebrew stood behind a podium and delivered an eloquent speech, and Mattingly preferred a Q&A interview style. And, as luck would have it, I was aske…

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Nashville Vols Modern Day Hall of Fame (1950-1961 & 1963) Class of 2024 22:33

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The results are in! This project began in September when I asked for votes for favorite players who wore a Nashville Vols uniform beginning in 1950 until thnn team closed up shop after the 1963 season. In this episode you will learn the choices made by you, the fans of Nashville baseball! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: X: mrsulphurdell Instag…

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Patients Place: MCL Tears 34:08

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Welcome to another engaging episode of Patient's Place, specifically designed to break down complex medical topics for patients and non-clinicians. This episode dives deep into the world of Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) tears, focusing on common mechanisms, symptoms, and treatment options. Join the discussion as we explore how MCL injuries are s…

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MLB Expansion Talk With Bob Hale 41:45

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You are in for a treat in this episode, as Bob Hale and I talk about the possibilities for future Major League Baseball expansion plans. Bob is the administrator for a fantastic Facebook group, “MLB Expansion” which can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/mrywrjv2. The group has close to 10,000 members, and I am glad to be one of them. Our discussio…

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Top 10 Episodes Listened to in 2024 12:23

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With 2024 ending, I want to review the Top 10 episodes you listened to from my baseball history podcasts during the year. First of all, thank you, especially for those who made a comment or maybe listened more than once. I cannot thank you enough - more to come in 2025. Happy New Year! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: X: mrsulphurdell Instagram…

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Major Leaguers Who Died in 2024 14:12

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As best as I can tell, 92 former major league players passed away in 2024, and there are some great names among them, such as Mike Cubbage, Billy Gardner (who played for the Nashville Vols in 1953), Rico Carty, Ed Ott, and Don Wert among them. But quite literally, an All-Star team could be built around some of these names. In this episode, I call o…

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Patients Place: PCL Tears 30:46

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In this episode of The Shelburne Center podcast, we dive deep into the world of PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) tears, a lesser-known but significant knee injury. Dr. Benner guides us through the various aspects of PCL tear diagnosis, focusing on the unique injury mechanisms typically associated with these tears. We explore the signs and symptoms…

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Don Mattingly is Coming Back 11:22

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You may already know this, but "Donnie Baseball", the "Hit Man", is returning to Nashville for a special night in January. He will be the featured guest at the 87th Annual Old Timers banquet to be held on Sunday evening, January 19th, at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport. He will join a long list of notable basball players, coaches, scouts,…

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Writing and Publishing “Baseball in Nashville” 18:07

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My book was a labor of love for more than one reason. Dedicated to my father, Virgil Nipper, and supported in a special way by my mother, Dorothy, in this episode I talk about how the concept began and the encouragement I received to bring it to fruition! If you wish to purchase a copy: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9780738543918/?quer…

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TKA Outcomes Based on Area Deprivation Index (with Fehmi Berkay, MD) 29:46

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In this episode, we are joined by Fehmi Berkay, MD, an orthopedic resident from Wright State University. We delve into a study on total knee arthroplasty outcomes influenced by the Area Deprivation Index (ADI). This research explores the intersection between socioeconomic factors and medical outcomes, offering insights into how non-clinical element…

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Nashville Vols Pitcher Bob Kelly Dead at 97 6:42

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Word has come of the passing of one of Nashville’s best all-time pitchers, Bob Kelly. His obituary begins by saying, “Bob went to the diamond in the sky on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the age of 97.” Kelly was a dynamic pitcher with the Nashville Vols during two seasons before his career ended in 1958. Kelly led the Southern Association in los…

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Patients Place: Medial Meniscus Tears 31:23

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This installment of Patients Place delves into the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for one of the most common knee conditions: medial meniscus tears. With insights into both acute and degenerative tears, the episode provides a thorough explanation of how these injuries occur and the populations they affect. We discuss different diagnostic m…

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Who Will Be Nashville’s Ray? 12:33

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With the possibility of major league baseball coming to Music City, it begs the question: “where would a team play?” A better question is, who’s going to build it? In this episode, I compare special ballparks built in Nashville while looking forward to the next one! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: X: mrsulphurdell Instagram: @nashville_basebal…

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Nashville's "Noodles" Hahn 12:18

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Let me tell you about someone from Nashville, a professional player, a pitcher, and a pretty good one, too. Frank George Hahn pitched for Cincinnati between 1899-1905, and the New York Highlanders in 1906. He pitched in 243 games, made 231 starts, had 212 complete games and pitched 25 shutouts. And he was called “Noodles.” He was born on April 29, …

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Patients Place: Graft Choice for ACL Reconstruction 19:57

8M ago19:57

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In this third Patients Place episode, we shift focus to sports medicine, specifically exploring graft choices following an ACL injury. Dr. Benner walks listeners through the essential conversation about graft options, covering the pros and cons of allografts, hamstring grafts, quadriceps tendon grafts, and the highly recommended patellar tendon gra…

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Relocating the Elite Giants 10:45

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I have been curious about why Tom Wilson moved his ballclub when he did. First, to Cleveland in 1931 (renaming them the Cubs), then back to Nashville that same year, then to Columbus and Detroit and back to Nashville in 1935, Washington, D.C. in 1936 and 1937, before settling in Baltimore beginning in 1938. In this episode, I refer to Bob Luke's ex…

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Larry Gilbert, Cleveland Indians Manager? 10:30

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There are many side stories with a Nashville baseball connection. In this episodes, learn about how Boston, Nashville, and Cleveland were connected by a major league team owner who had his eye on a successful minor league manager he wanted to become his manager. Had he achieved his objective, the Nashville Vols’ baseball trajectory might have not b…

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Baseball Lessons at King’s Academy 11:08

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Every once in a while, I am invited to speak to a civic group or in a school classroom about Sulphur Dell and Nashville’s excellent baseball history, including Negro Leagues baseball. When my friends at the Nashville Stars office allowed me an opportunity to speak to kids, I immediately said, “Yes!” Two fourth-grade teachers, Ms. Plemon and Mr. Fie…

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Sulphur Dell: Going, Going, Gone 13:21

8M ago13:21

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In January of 1969, Herschel Greer, vice-president of Vols, Inc., the stock corporation that owned the now-defunct Nashville Vols and the property known as Sulphur Dell, announced the ownership group approved a sale to Frederic Gregg, Jr. Gregg was a financier and owner of Lin Broadcasting Group. According to Greer, Gregg paid $255,000 for the land…

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Patients Place: Managing a Painful Total Knee Replacement 24:30

9M ago24:30

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On this episode of Patients Place, we discuss the challenging topic of painful total knee replacements. This episode aims to provide valuable educational content for patients experiencing difficulties after knee surgery, as well as for healthcare providers seeking to better understand these issues. We discuss common symptoms and concerns patients f…

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Five Hall of Famers in Five Days in 1905 11:17

9M ago11:17

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Many Hall of Famers appeared in Nashville at Sulphur Dell or Tom Wilson Park, either in a regular season game, exhibition game, barnstorming game, or as a manager of one of the ball clubs. In this episode, let me take you to 1905 during a five-day period when five Hall of Famers appeared here. You might be surprised at one of them! Want to stay in …

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Patients Place: Knee Osteoarthritis 23:39

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Patients Place," a new segment designed specifically for patients seeking to understand knee problems. This episode delves into the complexities of osteoarthritis, one of the most common diagnoses among patients experiencing knee pain. The conversation begins with a detailed explanation of the signs and symptoms…

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Fisk University Holds a Special Place in Nashville Baseball History 15:55

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An African American a cappella ensemble consisting of students at Fisk University organized in 1871 to tour and raise funds for college. The Fisk Jubilee Singers became famous worldwide. In 1882, a baseball team was formed to become the Fisk University B. B. C. (Base Ball Club), playing other Black college and independent teams. In this episode, le…