Middle Innings
A Documentary History of Baseball, 1900-1948
Published on 1. February 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
250 pages
978-0-8032-9283-3 (ISBN)
Description
Dean A. Sullivan presents a fascinating 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, women's teams, and other facets of the wonderful game of baseball.
Reviews / Votes
"An invaluable reference tool."-Newark Star-Ledger 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 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, women's teams, boy's baseball fiction and wartime baseball. Every piece meets the highest standard and together [they] offer a rich review of the period."-Sports Collectors Digest Sports Collectors Digest "An enthralling collection of documents that take the reader through a colorful journey of baseball history. A great book."-Ernie Harwell -- Ernie HarwellMore details
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Nebraska
United States
Publishing group
University of Nebraska Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illus.
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8032-9283-3 (9780803292833)
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Person
Dean A. Sullivan is the editor of Early Innings: A Documentary History of Baseball, 1825-1908, also available in a Bison Books edition.