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Baseball Barnstorming and Exhibition Games, 1901-1962
- A History of Off-Season Major League Play
Engelsk Paperback
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Baseball Barnstorming and Exhibition Games, 1901-1962
- A History of Off-Season Major League Play
Engelsk Paperback

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Until 1947, professional ball players were paid only from opening day to season''s end. Even during the season, a lot of their expenses came out of their own pockets. Even the best-paid players had trouble making ends meet. One answer to their money woes was barnstorming--tours out of season. Cities lacking their own major league teams were happy to host big-league players for such events, as well as for special exhibition games whose proceeds sometimes went to local charities.

Here is a history of barnstorming and exhibition games from 1901 (when both of the two current major leagues began operating) through 1962 (when a team led by Willie Mays was unsuccessful in its attempt at a tour, signaling an end to true barnstorming). Decade by decade, it covers the teams, the games, and the players for a detailed look at how barnstorming and exhibition brought big-league baseball to the backyard ballparks of America.

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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
283
ISBN-13:
9780786428113
Indbinding:
Paperback
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ISBN-10:
0786428112
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Udg. Dato:
4 apr 2007
Længde:
19mm
Bredde:
228mm
Højde:
159mm
Forlag:
McFarland & Co Inc
Oplagsdato:
4 apr 2007
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