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‘Beauty at Short’ follows the life of a Baseball Hall of Famer from Superior

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Dave Bancroft stands in his Giants jersey with his hands on his hips in front of the dugout.
Dave Bancroft of the New York Giants is pictured in 1921. AP Photo

When writer Tom Alesia happened upon a Baseball Hall of Famer’s grave during a family vacation in Superior, a story unfolded. We learn about “Beauty,” aka shortstop Dave Bancroft.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Tom Alesia Guest

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