1949 Southern Association Batting Champ Bob Borkowski

Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Borkowski was third with a .365 average, but at season’s end, had passed both Barna and Sawatski in capturing the league title.
Listen as I tell about one of Nashville’s greats!

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Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com
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Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

1949 Southern Association Batting Champ Bob Borkowski

Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

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Borkowski was third with a .365 average, but at season’s end, had passed both Barna and Sawatski in capturing the league title.
Listen as I tell about one of Nashville’s greats!

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Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

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Trapper Haskins: A Vintage Original, Part Two 17:15

πριν 8 μέρες17:15

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Listen to this episode with TrapperHaskins as he tells about the influence of his father and family, and how he became one of the founders of the Tennessee Vintage Base Ball Association. Trapper is a passionate author, musician, carpenter, and vintage ballistic, and you will enjoy hearing his story! Thanks for listening! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

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Trapper Haskins: A Vintage Original, Part One 26:40

πριν 15 μέρες26:40

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In 2000, Trapper Haskins moved to Maine with his wife, Mandy, where he undertook a two-year apprenticeship learning traditional wooden boatbuilding in Rockland. Once finished, they took the rowboat they built, Oxbow, 2,300 miles down the Mississippi River. Haskins wrote about the experience in a memoir titled Crooked Old River, released in 2024. A lover of vintage things, he was a founder of the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball and continues playing as a member of the Franklin Farriers. Listen to our conversation about his adventures along the way! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

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Author Keith Wood and the Memphis Red Sox, Part Two 27:19

πριν 22 μέρες27:19

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In Part Two of our talk, author Keith Wood continues discussing the Memphis Red Sox with me. His work brings out the financially-stable Martin brothers, the location of Martin Park, and how politics shaped Negro League baseball in Memphis. I hope you will listen as Keith takes us through a time of both turmoil and stability but also gives us a glimpse of how things were when pride in the local Black baseball team gave the community something to cheer about, shaped by not only leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr., but also the Martins brothers! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

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Author Keith Wood and the Memphis Red Sox, Part One 29:55

πριν 29 μέρες29:55

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Keith Wood landed a position in the Memphis City School District at Sheffield High after college. He moved to Millington Central High School in northwest Shelby County while completing his master's in history at the University of Memphis. Currently teaching at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, that role allowed returning to grad school and completing a history doctorate. When he began his search for a unique dissertation topic, he decided on local basketball icon Larry Finch after initially considering the Memphis Red Sox, the city's Negro Leagues organization. His dissertation, "Larry Finch's Memphis," later became his first published work, Memphis Hoops: Race, Basketball, and the City, 1968-1997. In this podcast episode, part one of our two-part conversation, Keith explains the strength of Negro Leagues baseball in Memphis as published in The Memphis Red Sox. You will enjoy hearing about the team’s owners, the Martin brothers, and the stadium they provided for their team to play in. Thanks for listening! Note: Part Two will be published next Monday, February 10… Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

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1949 Southern Association Batting Champ Bob Borkowski 5:48

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In 1949, Bob Borkowski batted .376 in 138 games with the Nashville Vols to win the Double-A Southern Association batting title. On July 23, teammate Carl Sawatski was leading the team in batting with a .379 average, with Babe Barna hitting at a .371 clip to for second place for the Vols. Borkowski was third with a .365 average, but at season’s end, had passed both Barna and Sawatski in capturing the league title. Listen as I tell about one of Nashville’s greats! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

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2025 Old Timers Banquet Recap 4:26

πριν 6 weeks4:26

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We were fortunate to have New York Yankees great Don Mattingly as our guest speaker on January 19. Like Harmon Killebrew many years ago, he was a terrific guest speaker. The only difference was that Killebrew stood behind a podium and delivered an eloquent speech, and Mattingly preferred a Q&A interview style. And, as luck would have it, I was asked by our president, Tony Rankin, someone I respect very much, to do the honors. That request moved me, so my only response was, "Tony, I'll do anything you want me to do." For me, it was magical, and I was honored to do it. In this episode I tell about the experience and encourage you to not miss the next one! Thanks for listening! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

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Nashville Vols Modern Day Hall of Fame (1950-1961 & 1963) Class of 2024 22:33

πριν 7 weeks22:33

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The results are in! This project began in September when I asked for votes for favorite players who wore a Nashville Vols uniform beginning in 1950 until thnn team closed up shop after the 1963 season. In this episode you will learn the choices made by you, the fans of Nashville baseball! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

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MLB Expansion Talk With Bob Hale 41:45

πριν 8 weeks41:45

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You are in for a treat in this episode, as Bob Hale and I talk about the possibilities for future Major League Baseball expansion plans. Bob is the administrator for a fantastic Facebook group, “MLB Expansion” which can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/mrywrjv2 . The group has close to 10,000 members, and I am glad to be one of them. Our discussion includes Nashville and other great cities that must be on MLB’s radar! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

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Top 10 Episodes Listened to in 2024 12:23

πριν 9 weeks12:23

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With 2024 ending, I want to review the Top 10 episodes you listened to from my baseball history podcasts during the year. First of all, thank you, especially for those who made a comment or maybe listened more than once. I cannot thank you enough - more to come in 2025. Happy New Year! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

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Major Leaguers Who Died in 2024 14:12

πριν 10 weeks14:12

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As best as I can tell, 92 former major league players passed away in 2024, and there are some great names among them, such as Mike Cubbage, Billy Gardner (who played for the Nashville Vols in 1953), Rico Carty, Ed Ott, and Don Wert among them. But quite literally, an All-Star team could be built around some of these names. In this episode, I call out some of the greats who passed away during the year, including perhaps the best all-around player of all-time, Willie Mays! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

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Don Mattingly is Coming Back 11:22

πριν 11 weeks11:22

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You may already know this, but "Donnie Baseball", the "Hit Man", is returning to Nashville for a special night in January. He will be the featured guest at the 87th Annual Old Timers banquet to be held on Sunday evening, January 19th, at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport. He will join a long list of notable basball players, coaches, scouts, and dignitaries who were honored at the group's events over the years. I am a proud member of Old Timers, an "old timer" myself, and in this episode I give a brief description of Mattingly's excellent career! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

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Writing and Publishing “Baseball in Nashville” 18:07

πριν 12 weeks18:07

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My book was a labor of love for more than one reason. Dedicated to my father, Virgil Nipper, and supported in a special way by my mother, Dorothy, in this episode I talk about how the concept began and the encouragement I received to bring it to fruition! If you wish to purchase a copy: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9780738543918/?queryID=416187572763b4f03044372473e88094&objectID=9780738543918&insightsIndex=arcadia-publishing_products Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

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Nashville Vols Pitcher Bob Kelly Dead at 97 6:42

πριν 13 weeks6:42

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Word has come of the passing of one of Nashville’s best all-time pitchers, Bob Kelly. His obituary begins by saying, “Bob went to the diamond in the sky on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the age of 97.” Kelly was a dynamic pitcher with the Nashville Vols during two seasons before his career ended in 1958. Kelly led the Southern Association in losses and hits allowed (289) in 1956, but also in games started and strikeouts In 1957, he led the league in wins, complete games, and innings pitched. He was the last surviving Major Leaguer managed by Rogers Hornsby and Frankie Frisch, both Hall of Famers. Listen as I talk about Kelly's family and career! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

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Who Will Be Nashville’s Ray? 12:33

πριν 14 weeks12:33

12:33

With the possibility of major league baseball coming to Music City, it begs the question: “where would a team play?” A better question is, who’s going to build it? In this episode, I compare special ballparks built in Nashville while looking forward to the next one! Want to stay in touch? Find me here: Twitter: Skip's Corner Instagram: @skipscorner Facebook: Skip Nipper Email me: 262downright@gmail.com All Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.com Thanks for listening!…

Skip Nipper’s Nashville Baseball Podcast

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Nashville's "Noodles" Hahn 12:18

πριν 15 weeks12:18