Busting 'Em and Other Big League Stories

Häftad, Engelska, 2003

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Published in 1914, Busting 'Em was the first of three books credited to Ty Cobb the author. Though in fact it was ghostwritten by John N. Wheeler, who also penned Mathewson's Pitching in a Pinch, the book fascinates with its insights into Cobb as a public figure. The reader is presented Cobb's explanation of the beating incident at Hilltop Park, the Baker spiking, and his contentious relationship with teammates. His thoughts--or those he sanctioned--of umpires, his contemporaries, crowds, and strategy are also shared.This book, long out of print and increasingly hard to find, is essential reading for those who would understand Cobb's awareness of and investment in the shape of his public image.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2003-02-21
Mått:152 x 229 x 10 mm
Vikt:231 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:McFarland Historical Baseball Library
Antal sidor:194
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786415991

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Bollsport inom Sport, fritid och hobby
Självbiografi: sport inom Biografier

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Ty Cobb played major league baseball from 1905 to 1928 and is considered by many the greatest player of all time. And one of the smartest.

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“One of the best but least-heralded developments in the recent history of baseball literature was the inauguration of the McFarland Historical Baseball Library in 2003”—I>Spitball; “charming look at the writing styles of almost a century ago”—ForeWord Magazine; “invaluable McFarland Historical Baseball Library series”—Edward Achorn, The Providence Journal.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsEditors’ Note Introduction by John N. Wheeler I. Busting ’Em II. The Effect of Crowds on Big Leaguers III. Sizing Up the Pitchers IV. Inside Stuff About the “Umps” V. Big League Bosses and Their Methods VI. Facing Tough Breaks in the Big Leagues VII. The Brainiest Men in Baseball VIII. Big League Base Running IX. Making a Big League Hitter X. Tragedies of the Diamond XI. Is Baseball a Good Profession? XII. Off the Field with the Big League Players Index