142 Dick Higham
From Sean and Eds Do Baseball by DoingBaseball
December 11, 2025 · 39 min · Episode 150
About this episode
Sean discusses the life and controversies surrounding Dick Higham, a notable figure in 19th century baseball.
Sean throws a gem in our 2025 finale with the story of Dick Higham. A star player and manager in the 1870's that would graduate to be an umpire in the 1880's, but not for long. Higham would be accused of crookedness and was put on trial; facing the worst fate possible in baseball.
People in this episode
Host: Sean
Topics covered
- baseball history
- umpiring
- scandals
- trials
- 19th century baseball
Keywords
- Dick Higham
- baseball
- umpire
- crookedness
- trial
- 1870s
- 1880s
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