Jim’s Substack (Backroads and Ballplayers)
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Update 5-22-2026
Over the last four years, Dr. Tom DeBlack and I have been researching the lost story of John E. Tucker. When we started, we had no idea the complete story of the life of one of Arkansas most honored Athletes was lost at all. We now know tha...
Backroads and Ballplayers #153
Fort Smith’s Hank Feldman, A tribute to Dick Hughes, and Are the Baseball Hogs “Pretty Good?”
Fort Smith’s Hank Feldman and Stephens’ Dick Hughes
Current Subscribers: 320
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Backroads and Ball Player #152
Richard Henry Hughes 1938 - 2026
His baseball heroics were outstanding, but Dick Hughes, the man, was exemplary.
More next week on the passing of one of Arkansas’ favorite sons.
A C...
Update 5-7-2026
Find a game!
The weather looks spectacular for the next few days. Find a baseball game.
The Hogs have a BIG last home series vs. Oklahoma. This weekend’s games and next week’s road trip to Kentucky will separate the SEC teams for pos...
Backroads and Ballplayers #151
Mystery Photo, Coal Hill, Collegians Q&A, Early Travs History at the Arkansas Museum.
Important Announcement_______
My presentation of the John Tucker Story at the Pope County Library, originally scheduled...
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