Middle Innings: A Documentary History of Baseball, 1900-1948 by Dean A. Sullivan

Description: Middle Innings by Dean A. Sullivan Containing 105 documents that talk about baseball history beginning with the formation of the American League and concluding with the death of Babe Ruth, this book covers topics such as: the Merkle Boner, Jim Thorpe, Christy Mathewson, the Black Sox scandal, Lou Gehrig, the death of Ray Chapman, Ty Cobb, Dizzy Dean, and more. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this text, Dean A. Sullivan presents an array of provocative, unexpected, and illuminating materials revealing the rich history of baseball. The 105 pieces in this work cover such topics as the Merkle Boner, Jim Thorpe, Christy Mathewson, the Black Sox scandal, Lou Gehrig, the death of Ray Chapman, Ty Cobb, Dizzy Dean, and more from the storied major leagues. Lesser-known treasures celebrate semipro teams, boys baseball fiction, Japanese baseball, college ball, black baseball, the minor leagues, womens teams, and other facets of the wonderful game of baseball. Notes 105 documents that illuminate baseball history beginning with the formation of the American League and concluding with the death of Babe Ruth Author Biography Dean A. Sullivan is the editor of Early Innings: A Documentary History of Baseball, 1825–1908, also available in a Bison Books edition. Review "An invaluable reference tool."--Newark Star-Ledger. "[Middle Innings] begins with the formation of the American League and ends with the death of Babe Ruth. In between are some of the greatest baseball stories ever told."-- Chattanooga Times. "A broad array of illuminating and often unexpected materials ... The documents range far beyond the major leagues to recognize events in semipro, college, Japanese and minor league baseball. Negro League baseball receives its due as does the Mexican League, womens teams, boys baseball fiction and wartime baseball. Every piece meets the highest standard and together [they] offer a rich review of the period."--Sports Collectors Digest. "An enthralling collection of documents that take the reader through a colorful journey of baseball history. A great book."--Ernie Harwell. Promotional 105 documents that illuminate baseball history beginning with the formation of the American League and concluding with the death of Babe Ruth Review Quote "[Middle Innings] begins with the formation of the American League and ends with the death of Babe Ruth. In between are some of the greatest baseball stories ever told."-Chattanooga Times. Details ISBN080329283X Language English ISBN-10 080329283X ISBN-13 9780803292833 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2001 Author Dean A. Sullivan Subtitle A Documentary History of Baseball, 1900-1948 Country of Publication United States Birth 1963 Edition New edition Short Title MIDDLE INNINGS REV/E Edition Description Revised Edited by Dean A. Sullivan DOI 10.1604/9780803292833 UK Release Date 2001-02-01 AU Release Date 2001-02-01 NZ Release Date 2001-02-01 US Release Date 2001-02-01 Imprint Bison Books Place of Publication Nebraska Pages 250 Publisher University of Nebraska Press Publication Date 2001-02-01 DEWEY 796.35709041 Illustrations Illus. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159667212;

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