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Operation Stolen Base

Operation Stolen Base

Written by: Amazing Podcast Company Wessler Media
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The true story of Cliff Panezich, a minor league ballplayer who happens to be just as good at forging signatures as he is at baseball.

As his dream of making it to the big leagues fizzles, Cliff sells sports memorabilia with fake autographs for easy cash, making a small fortune. In his recklessness, Cliff leaves behind a trail of clues, which the Feds follow as they try to bust one of the largest phony memorabilia operations in US history.

Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media

Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's

Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media True Crime
Episodes
  • Chapter 8: Game Over

    Chapter 8: Game Over
    Nov 15 2024

    In our final episode, Cliff says goodbye to his dying father one last time as he awaits sentencing, leaving his fate up to the Mahoning County justice system.

    Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media

    Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's

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    30 mins
  • Chapter 7: No More Outs

    Chapter 7: No More Outs
    Nov 8 2024

    We revisit the events of Cliff's legal battles, except this time through the eyes of Cliff. He alleges that Marty Desmond forced him to plead guilty through unethical tactics, specifically leveraging Cliff's Dad's declining health against him.

    Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media

    Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's

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    27 mins
  • Chapter 6: The Curveball

    Chapter 6: The Curveball
    Nov 1 2024

    Assistant Prosecutor Marty Desmond bumps heads with the Panezich family. His hardball tactics eventually force Cliff and Rose Panezich to plead guilty, but were the tactics he used ethical, or even legal?

    Produced by: Amazing Podcast Company, Wessler Media

    Theme: Chasin' by The Vindy's

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    30 mins
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