Table Of ContentIn the Early Days of the Game The National League The American League and Earlier Rivals of the Nationals A Review of the 1910 Season The Art of Pitching Star Plays and Players Making a Championship Club The Troubles of an Umpire Chasing the Pennant The Minor Leagues The Season of 1911
SynopsisThis 100th anniversary commemorative edition constitutes the definitive guide to professional baseball as it was played a century ago. One of the most sought-after documents of the sport's early days, it explores baseball's roots in the 1830s, the origins of the National and American leagues, the art of pitching, star plays and players, umpiring, the minor leagues, and many other aspects of our national pastime. More than 220 illustrations include rare game-action photos, publicity shots, and line drawings by Charles Dana Gibson and other notable artists of the day, in addition to portraits of such well-known players as Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Joe Jackson, Christy Mathewson, John McGraw, Walter Johnson, and Connie Mack. This nostalgic history also features a recap of the 1910 season, along with a new Preface that places the book in historical context., A valuable document of baseball's early days, this large-format hardcover features more than 220 photos and illustrations plus nostalgic text on the origins of the game and such stars as Ty Cobb, Cy Young, and Joe Jackson., One of the most sought-after documents of baseball's early days, this large-format hardcover features more than 220 game-action photos, publicity shots, and more. It explores the game's roots in the 1830s and the origins of the National and American leagues, and offers portraits of such stars as Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Joe Jackson, and others.