Cap Anson's plaque at the Baseball Hall of Fame sums up his career with admirable simplicity: ""The greatest hitter and greatest National League player-manager of... Læs mere
This work contains biographical and statistical information on 16 previously overlooked Hall of Famers, including Morgan... Læs mere
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Shoeless Joe Jackson was one of baseball's greatest hitters and most colourful players. This work chronicles his life from his poor beginnings to his... Læs mere
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