Johnny Evers
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Johnny Evers
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Author : Dennis Snelling
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-05-02
Johnny Evers written by Dennis Snelling and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
For more than a century Johnny Evers has been conjoined with Chicago Cubs teammates Frank Chance and Joe Tinker, thanks to eight lines of verse by a New York columnist. Caricatured as a scrawny, sour man who couldn't hit and who owed his fame to that poem, in truth he was the heartbeat of one of the greatest teams of the 20th century and the fiercest competitor this side of Ty Cobb. Evers was at the center of one of baseball's greatest controversies, a chance event that sealed his stardom and stole a pennant from John McGraw and the New York Giants in 1908. Six years later, following reversals and tragedies that resulted in a nervous breakdown, he made a comeback with the Boston Braves and led that team to the most improbable of championships. Spanning the time from his birth in Troy, New York, to his death less than a year after his election to the Hall of Fame, this is the biography of a man who literally wrote the book about playing second base.
Tinker Evers And Chance
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Author : Gil Bogen
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2003-11-13
Tinker Evers And Chance written by Gil Bogen and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-11-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Though they never led the league in double plays turned, and though at times they actively disliked one another, Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, and Frank Chance of the Chicago Cubs have for decades been called one of the greatest, most colorful and most memorable double-play combinations of all time. But their places in the Hall of Fame have been disputed by some who believe their reputation rests with a piece of Franklin P. Adams doggerel. This triple biography of Tinker, Evers, and Chance covers each man's career and life before and after baseball, giving special attention to their relationship on and off the field. The author also considers the trio's induction into the Hall of Fame in 1946 and examines the arguments made on both sides of the debate.
Touching Second
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Author : John J. Evers
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2004-12-30
Touching Second written by John J. Evers and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-30 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Johnny Evers was widely considered the brainiest ballplayer of his day and, along with Ty Cobb, one of the most guileful and cantankerous. (He and Joe Tinker, two thirds of the famous double-play combination, battled each other nearly as viciously and as often as they did their opponents.) One of the great practitioners of the inside game, Evers was quick to pick up on the unwatched-for advantage that might upend his opponent and propel his team to victory. In 1910's Touching Second, Evers and sports writing great Hugh Fullerton describe the game as it was played during the first decade of the 20th century. With an emphasis on what Evers saw as baseball's development "into an exact mathematical sport," he describes the great plays and players, shares "anecdotes and incidents of decisive struggles on the diamond," and discusses "the signs and systems used by championship teams."
Tinker To Evers To Chance
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Author : David Rapp
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2021-05-19
Tinker To Evers To Chance written by David Rapp and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-19 with History categories.
"Tinker to Evers to Chance examines this pivotal moment in American history, when baseball became the game we know today. Each man came from a different corner of the country and brought a distinctive local culture with him: Evers from the Irish-American hothouse of Troy, New York; Tinker from the urban parklands of Kansas City, Missouri; Chance from the verdant fields of California's Central Valley. The stories of these early baseball stars shed unexpected light not only on the evolution of baseball and on the enthusiasm of its players and fans all across America, but also on the broader convulsions transforming the US into a confident new industrial society."--Page [4] of cover.
Vintage Journal Early Baseball Card Johnny Evers
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language : en
Publisher: Found Image Press
Release Date : 2022-09-26
Vintage Journal Early Baseball Card Johnny Evers written by and has been published by Found Image Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-26 with categories.
The Vintage Pocket Journal Early Baseball Card, Johnny Evers features an illustration of a headshot of John Evers wearing a Chicago Cubs hat. At the bottom, ""John J Evers of the Chicago Nationals"" is written. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish
Chicago Cubs Tinker To Evers To Chance
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Author : Art Ahrens
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
Release Date : 2007-06
Chicago Cubs Tinker To Evers To Chance written by Art Ahrens and has been published by Arcadia Library Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
It has been a long time. Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, and Frank Chance--that "trio of bear cubs" immortalized in poem and enshrined as a unit in Cooperstown--formed the core of a ball club that brought Chicago baseball fans backtoback World Series championships 100 years ago. And fans are still waiting for victory number three. Chicago Cubs: Tinker to Evers to Chance brings the reader back to the notsohalcyon days of spitball pitchers, insidethepark home runs, and an era when raucous fans lined the foul lines, often a little too close for comfort for the visiting ballplayers. Beginning in 1898 with the acquisition of a green Frank Chance and following the team's exploits through the 1916 season, the last for Joe Tinker in a Cubs uniform, this is the story of Wrigleyville's favorite tenants, before there was a Wrigleyville.
Johnny Kling
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Author : Gil Bogen
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2006-01-24
Johnny Kling written by Gil Bogen and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-24 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In the view of contemporary players and sportswriters, Chicago Cub Johnny Kling was one of the greatest catchers of all time. A strong batter, Kling was even better behind the plate, where his strong arm, quick reactions, and even his chatter harried the opposition. He was by all accounts an indispensable part of Cubs teams that won four National League pennants and two World Series titles between 1906 and 1910. Yet today he is remembered by historians as a player at the center of two unresolved questions: Was Johnny Kling's absence from baseball in 1909--during the prime of his career--the result of a salary holdout? And was he Jewish? This heavily researched biography ends the debate over those questions while restoring Kling to his place among the greats at his position. It covers in detail his exploits on and off the field (which included a world billiards championship in 1909) and his life after his playing career ended, when he became a philanthropist and gentleman farmer. The foreword is provided by Ernie Banks.
Baseball And The Blame Game
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Author : John Billheimer
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2007-07-02
Baseball And The Blame Game written by John Billheimer and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Most baseball fans know what links Fred Merkle, Fred Snodgrass, Mickey Owen and Bill Buckner. It's a pantheon of public failure. They would be harder put to say what links Eric Byrnes, Tony Fernandez, and Babe Ruth, though these players made misplays every bit as egregious. In this smart, highly readable history of scapegoating, John Billheimer identifies the elements that combine to condemn one player to a life sentence while another gets a wrist slap for the same offense. As it turns out, the difference between a lower-case e in some forgotten box score and a lifetime of ignominy can hinge on a number of factors, including timing, geography, reputation, misunderstanding, media bias, and just plain bad luck.
How To Play Second Base
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Author : Johnny Evers
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
How To Play Second Base written by Johnny Evers and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
Written by Johnny Evers, one of the most successful second basemen in baseball history, this book offers practical advice on how to play the position. Evers covers everything from fielding ground balls to turning double plays, making it an essential resource for any aspiring second baseman. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Beyond The Ballpark
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Author : John A. Wood
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2016-04-22
Beyond The Ballpark written by John A. Wood and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-22 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Most baseball fans know of the amazing accomplishments Hall of Fame members achieved on the field, from Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hit streak to Cy Young’s 511 career wins. But few are as familiar with the ballplayers’ lives away from the diamond—especially those icons who played before the Internet and 24/7 media coverage. Beyond their baseball statistics, what kind of individuals were they? How did they conduct themselves out of the spotlight? What made them tick? In Beyond the Ballpark: The Honorable, Immoral, and Eccentric Lives of Baseball Legends, John A. Woodlooks at the personal lives of fifty members of the Hall of Fame, examining their childhoods, families, influences, life-changing events, defining moments, and more. The players range from the really good guys to bizarre characters and even the downright immoral. The author considers how tragedies may have impacted players, such as the shooting of Ty Cobb’s beloved father by his own mother, and seeks to explain the dispositions of others, such as why the great Rogers Hornsby couldn’t seem to get along with anybody. By taking a closer look at who the players were as men, Beyond the Ballpark captures the essence of these fifty Hall of Famers. Including such names as Cy Young, Walter Johnson, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, and Babe Ruth, this book is for all fans who are interested in more than just a ballplayer’s statistics.