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William A. Young - John Tortes "Chief" Meyers, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

John Tortes "Chief" Meyers

A Baseball Biography

Av William A. Young

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One of major league baseball's first Native American stars, John Tortes "Chief" Meyers (1880-1971) was the hard-hitting, award-winning catcher for John McGraw's New York Giants from 1908 to 1915 and later for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He appeared in four World Series and remains heralded for his role as the trusted battery mate of legendary pitcher Christy Mathewson. Unlike other Native American players who eschewed their tribal identities to escape prejudice, Meyers--a member of the Santa Rosa Band of the Cahuilla Tribe of California--remained proud of his heritage and became a tribal leader after his major league career. This first full biography explores John Tortes Meyers's Cahuilla roots and early life, his year at Dartmouth College, his outstanding baseball career, his life after baseball, and his remarkable legacy.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2012-07-09
  • Mått: 152 x 229 x 13 mm
  • Vikt: 354 g
  • Format: Häftad
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 257
  • Förlag: McFarland & Co Inc
  • ISBN: 9780786468010
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William A. Young, SABR member, is an emeritus professor of religious studies at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, and the author of John Tortes “Chief” Meyers: A Baseball Biography (McFarland, 2012) and several books on the world’s religions. He lives in Columbia, Missouri.

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“an important book that shares the story of one of baseball’s leading players during the early twentieth century. It is thoroughly researched, including archival sources, interviews with Meyers’ surviving family members, and press coverage from his playing days. The book is an essential starting point for anyone interested in Meyers, and an important addition to the scholarship on Native American in sports, and baseball”—Sport in American History; “an excellent read”—The Columbia Daily Tribune; “well-researched and gracefully written”—Roundup Magazine.

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