Born in 1895 and rising up from humble beginnings in Cincinnati, August ""Garry"" Herrmann entered the murky waters of 19th century machine politics in the city... Læs mere
Born in Austin, Texas in 1899, Bibb August Falk was a classic stereotype of a tall Texan; a man who brimmed with confidence and played the game of baseball... Læs mere
As a pharmacist turned lawyer turned master prohibition era bootlegger, George Remus is remembered as one of the notorious figures of the American... Læs mere
This work focuses first on the formation of the National League and the changing nature of professional baseball in the 1870s. The early seasons of the league are covered, and the author gives a detailed account of the Grays' 1877 season and the evidence against the four players.
This title presents the facts of Pete Rose's life and career as they are and lets the reader arrive at his own conclusion about Rose's place in baseball history and in Cooperstown.
From spring training to the Cardinals' league championship, the events of the 1964 National League baseball season are presented. Virtual play-by-play breakdowns of... Læs mere
This book takes an objective look at the controversial baseball World Series of 1919, examining the players, managers, owners, and on-field events to separate fact from fiction in regard to the outcome.
This biography of Waite Hoyt involves many great moments in baseball history, and includes some of the classic tales that Hoyt, a natural-born storyteller, would tell about his teammates.
Cincinnati Reds leadoff hitter Johnny Temple batted over.300 three times between 1954 and 1959. A tobacco chewing, tough-talking hustler, he had a fiery disposition... Læs mere
"This narrative of Thorpe's rise and fall in American sports pays particular attention to his time in the major and minor leagues, including his stormy relationship with New York... Læs mere