Mike Coop

90SecondReCap

Sports EN ↓ 156 episodes

90SecondReCap provides a quick sports--and sometimes cultural--history lesson, based on each day's cap. Learn something new, in less than 90 seconds ! If you're a baseball fan, you're gonna want to tune in, particularly if you love history, as well as random trivia, including some tidbits that have been discovered for the very first time . It's not all baseball, all the time, as we've already covered baseball, football, basketball, soccer, tennis, yukigassen, and probably a few more. Plus, from a cultural standpoint, we've looked at the birth of hip-hop, house music, and a number of other endu...

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Mike Coop

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Latest episode

Feb 28, 2025

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Episodes

Happy Anniversary, Mallory & Dansby! 11.12.2024

On this date in 2022, Mallory Pugh and Dansby Swanson said “I do”. We celebrate their second anniversary with this CM Punk-inspired cap from Pro Jersey Sports.

The First-EVER Women's Pro Hoops Game 09.12.2024

On this date in 1978, Coach Doug Bruno led his Chicago Hustle past the Milwaukee Does in the first-EVER women’s pro hoops contest. Get well, Coach!

1914...a ballpark, a benefit, and one VERY popular cap 07.12.2024

On this date in 1914, a team of Federal League and Organized Baseball stars took on the Knights of Columbus in an indoor baseball game to benefit the families of the Cubs’ Jimmy Doyle, who died from a burst appendix, and the Cardinals’ Arnold Hauser, who was confined to an insane asylum.

Hall of Famer Shoots Manager 05.12.2024

On this date in 2012, news broke that Cubs manager Dale Sveum had been shot—not figuratively by his boss, but literally, by his friend.

An All-Star Game You May Not Be Aware Of 03.12.2024

WAAAY too few people know about the Negro League All-Star games—known as the East-West All-Star Game—which started at Comiskey Park in 1933, the same year and venue as the AL/NL All-Star Game.

PITCHERS ARE ATHLETES 03.12.2024

On this date in 1984, Jim Deshaies made his MLB debut, in a uniform you likely don’t associate with him.

Christmas Vacation Premieres 02.12.2024

On this date in 1989, the premiere of Christmas Vacation let us share the holidays with the Griswolds.

Happy Birthday Minnie! 30.11.2024

On this date in the mid-1920’s, future Hall of Famer Minnie Miñoso was born in Cuba.

8/8/88 Wrigley's First Night Game. Or Not. 28.11.2024

On this date in 1988, the Cubs didn’t play what wasn’t the first night game at Wrigley Field. Confused? Have a listen.

The ONLY Man in Canton & Cooperstown 28.11.2024

On THIS DATE in 1976, Cal Hubbard was enshrined in Cooperstown—13 years after his induction as part of the inaugural class in Canton.

Caitlin Clark Debuts 26.11.2024

On this date in 2020–just four short years ago—Caitlin Clark made her collegiate debut.

The Cookie That Didn't Crumble 25.11.2024

On this date in 1990, the Cookie who lined a Flatbush winner died at 77.

Streetwear's OG Dies 25.11.2024

The original mover and shaker behind Chicago streetwear died on this date in 2021, but his legacy lives on.

A Future Hall of Famer Trades Horsehide for Pigskin 25.11.2024

On this date in 1917, a future Pro Football Hall of Famer played his final Major League Baseball game.

Friendly Faces Everywhere, Humble Folks Without Temptation 25.11.2024

On this date in 1997, a big-boned kid and his friends changed TV forever.

Charley Messes Up The Jack 25.11.2024

On this date in 2004, Hurricane Charley forced the Daytona Cubs to go on the road, even for home games.

NOT One of the Eight Men Out Returns to Comiskey 25.11.2024

On this date in 1925, the White Sox’ best pitcher from the 1919 World Series returned to a Major League mound for the first time in nearly four years.

The Barfields Stand Alone 24.11.2024

On this date in 2006, a son would crush a pinch-hit grand slam, creating an exclusive club of just him and his dad.

Frenchy, for the Ages 24.11.2024

On this date in 1914, George “Frenchy” LeClair pitched the worst game in Major League history.

A Cub's Life, Cut Short 24.11.2024

On this date in 1979, a promising young prospect made his MLB debut, only to have his life cut short two years later.

One-Eighth to the Plate 24.11.2024

On this date in 1951, Bill Veeck’s St. Louis Browns sent up a pinch hitter—on short notice.

Hall of Famer Roy Acuff Dies 24.11.2024

On this date in 1992, former baseball player Roy Acuff died, three decades after becoming the first living member inducted into the Hall of Fame—the one in Nashville, not Cooperstown.

Lambs, Lions, and Yankees 22.11.2024

On this date in 1964, a ditty about a little lamb woke a sleeping lion.

Gretna’s Greatest Dies 22.11.2024

On this date in 1948, future Hall of Famer Mel Ott succumbed to injuries suffered in a head-on crash a week earlier.

A Yankee Goes Platinum 21.11.2024

On this date in 1991, a Yankees rookie wore a hat that nobody likes—one he’d never don again.

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