March 28 Forgotten All Star Games and bonus Mickey Owens

This episode of The Daily Highlights, formerly Daily Rewind, marks a rebranding to focus on classic baseball broadcasts and a daily newsletter. Host Tom Hannon kicks off the show with a nostalgic look at March 28 in baseball history, spotlighting the 1970 Martin Luther King Memorial All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium—an event so obscure it left no audio or box score behind. He also covers the forgotten 1942 Service All-Star Game, a wartime tribute featuring Major League players and military personnel, which is available to listen to in the newsletter. The episode then dives into the legendary 'Mickey Owens dropped third strike' moment from Game 4 of the 1941 World Series, where Owens’ error on a clean strike allowed the Yankees to score four runs in the top of the ninth, shifting the series momentum. The full audio of that pivotal inning is played, capturing the tension and drama as the Yankees overcame a 4-3 deficit to win 7-4 and take a 3-1 lead in the series. Hannon underscores how this moment, though often overlooked, was a turning point in baseball history and a defining example of how one play can change everything. The episode also features a deep dive into the career of Hall of Fame slugger Chuck Klein, highlighting his Triple Crown in 1933, his five consecutive 200-hit seasons, and his underrated all-around skills as a hitter, base runner, and outfielder. Hannon emphasizes Klein’s legacy, including his induction into the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee and his number retirement by the Phillies. The episode closes with a promotional plug for the free daily newsletter, which includes bonus content, audio archives, and community access. The overall tone is reverent, nostalgic, and celebratory of baseball’s forgotten moments and unsung heroes.