A podcast about 19th century Philadelphia baseball history.
04/22/2026
It's Opening Day in 1876! And it's the beginning for what we know today as Major League Baseball. Have a listen.
Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/12fuDK8L2hRrqulK9aFv7B?si=WmYcf6pFQzqTR1tPUnetgw&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A363dSzayhWmpbv1a8xtCi3
The First National League Game Quaker City Cranks · Episode
01/31/2026
Today Matt Albertson presented our latest episode at the Philly SABR Day! You can check out Philly SABR at https://phillysabr.com/
If your free you can join Philly SABR Day live on zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84864590280?pwd=SaX3Mzor0GtkJb5uednSEdyWKcewwR.1
Meeting ID: 848 6459 0280
Passcode: 314141
12/27/2025
1884 was one of the wildest seasons in history. The Phillies were in their second major league season. But rules changes, the infancy of equipment, and a third major league made life difficult. Listen along to the latest Quaker City Cranks as we talk about this ludicrous year.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ksyzNIJKPW9CP1N2pEBmI?si=t3dV0BBBQki0X78r6nHcww
Bad News for Bare Hands Quaker City Cranks · Episode
07/02/2025
Pierre and Matt provide an overview of the 1871 Athletics. Who were they? How good did they play? What makes this team special?
Listen to find out more!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pjDpsuptiQGA86G58NqqZ?si=UdD6YjKTT4KTJ1DtQFJTLw
Overview of the 1871 Athletics Quaker City Cranks · Episode
03/26/2025
CHEATERS! Cheaters? You be the judge. Episode 2 is now live.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ychVuazPi9nzanlzy93SH?si=6S_N0yIPRaelzTXnnUis2w
The Phillies Sign Stealing Scandal of 1899-1900 Quaker City Cranks · Episode
03/04/2025
Debut episode! Wherein the Cranks discuss podcast dreams and aspirations, and talk about Howard S. Bott's day at the ballpark, which turned musical.
Quaker City Cranks Podcast · Matt Albertson · A podcast about nineteenth century (19th century) Philadelphia baseball history. And maybe more?