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If You Ain’t Cheatin’, You Ain’t Tryin’! The 1951 New York Giants Baseball Team
Season 4, Ep. 5
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In season 4 of The "Close But No Cigar" Sports Podcast the theme is "If you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'!" In this episode, I tell the story of the 1951 New York Giants baseball team that used an elaborate scheme to help their hitters carry them to the World Series. You are welcome!
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