Ep. 20 — A $5 Bet with "Bobo" Newsom

The Golden Age of Baseball with Eddie Robinson

In this episode, Eddie answers fan questions, including:

• Did you get to know Connie Mack, the longest-serving manager in MLB history, very well when playing?
• How do you know if a manager is a good manager?
• Did you know Don Gutteridge, a MLB infielder, coach, manager, and scout?
• What stories can you share about "Bobo" Newsom?
• Can I buy an autographed copy of "Lucky Me" (Eddie's book)?
• How many professional baseball players also played professional football?
• In the 1955 World Series, was Jackie Robinson safe or out when he tried to steal home?
• What stories can you share about Satchel Paige?
• How was traveling by bus and train from game to game back when you played? What about the hotels you stayed in?
• What can you share about George Toma, a MLB groundskeeper?

Correction: The mailing address for book autographs should be P.O. Box 185044, Fort Worth, TX 76181.