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Major League Rebels
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Author : Robert Elias
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2022-03-09
Major League Rebels written by Robert Elias and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-09 with categories.
This book tells the fascinating stories of the baseball rebels who were influenced by, and in turn influenced, America's political and social protest movements throughout history--including battles over labor, anti-trust, corporate power, immigration, and America's wars and military interventions worldwide.
Major League Rebels
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Author : Robert Elias
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2022-04-13
Major League Rebels written by Robert Elias and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-13 with History categories.
This book tells the fascinating stories of the baseball rebels who were influenced by, and in turn influenced, America’s political and social protest movements throughout history—including battles over labor, anti-trust, corporate power, immigration, and America’s wars and military interventions worldwide.
Baseball Rebels
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Author : Peter Dreier
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2022-04
Baseball Rebels written by Peter Dreier and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04 with Social Science categories.
"Baseball Rebels tells stories of reformers and radicals who were influenced by, and in turn influenced, America's broader political and social protest movements, including battles against racism, corporate control, worker exploitation, sexism and homophobia, and American militarism"--
Baseball Rebels
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Author : Peter Dreier
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2022-04
Baseball Rebels written by Peter Dreier and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04 with Social Science categories.
In Baseball Rebels Peter Dreier and Robert Elias examine the key social challenges—racism, sexism and homophobia—that shaped society and worked their way into baseball’s culture, economics, and politics. Since baseball emerged in the mid-1800s to become America’s pastime, the nation’s battles over race, gender, and sexuality have been reflected on the playing field, in the executive suites, in the press box, and in the community. Some of baseball’s rebels are widely recognized, but most of them are either little known or known primarily for their baseball achievements—not their political views and activism. Everyone knows the story of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color line, but less known is Sam Nahem, who opposed the racial divide in the U.S. military and organized an integrated military team that won a championship in 1945. Or Toni Stone, the first of three women who played for the Indianapolis Clowns in the previously all-male Negro Leagues. Or Dave Pallone, MLB’s first gay umpire. Many players, owners, reporters, and other activists challenged both the baseball establishment and society’s status quo. Baseball Rebels tells stories of baseball’s reformers and radicals who were influenced by, and in turn influenced, America’s broader political and social protest movements, making the game—and society—better along the way.
A Biographical Dictionary Of Major League Baseball Managers
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Author : John C. Skipper
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-06-08
A Biographical Dictionary Of Major League Baseball Managers written by John C. Skipper and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-08 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Earl Weaver put his best defensive players on the field early in the game rather than make late-inning defensive replacements, and he didn’t like to bunt, figuring if you played for only one run that’s all you’d get. Whitey Herzog, by contrast, became one of the greats by using players who could bunt and by playing for one run over and over again. Full coverage of them and 600 other major league managers over a 125 year period can be found in this work. The entries are based on interviews, standard data and anecdotes from owners, coaches, and players. Information includes birth and death dates, teams and dates managed, win-loss records, winning percentages, and standings. Lists are included of managers of 1,000 games or more, those with one-game careers, those with the best winning percentages, and those with the most wins. A complete list of managers in the history of each team is provided.
Rebel Baseball
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Author : Steve Perlstein
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Rebel Baseball written by Steve Perlstein and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Sports & Recreation categories.
"The Northern League was a bold, rebellious baseball experiment: the first time in decades that an independent minor league bucked the rule of organized baseball and did things the way it wanted to. The results were a shock, even to those involved..." -- back cover.
Baseball And Richmond
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Author : W. Harrison Daniel
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-09-16
Baseball And Richmond written by W. Harrison Daniel and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-16 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Early baseball in Richmond, Virginia, was very much about business. The game was a means of promoting Richmond and its various industries and attractions, but it was plagued by instability. Competing interests fought for control of its fortunes in the city and changes in team ownership were frequent. The competitors vied to make a profit in any way they could on the game. As time passed, baseball became more established and eventually found its place in the city. Richmond's affiliation with baseball, from the years 1884 to 2000, is a fascinating story. The book covers the players and owners, and also for nearly twelve decades the relationship shared by the team and the city. It highlights baseball's early amateur beginnings in Richmond prior to 1884, the first year of professional baseball in the city in 1884, the revival of the Virginia State League from 1906 to 1914, the Virginia League from 1918 to 1928 and the Eastern League in 1931 and 1932, the Richmond Colts and the Piedmont League from 1933 to 1953, and Richmond's association with the International League beginning in 1954.
The Federal League Of Base Ball Clubs
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Author : Robert Peyton Wiggins
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2008-09-30
The Federal League Of Base Ball Clubs written by Robert Peyton Wiggins and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-30 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The last independent major league ended its brief run in 1915, after only two seasons at the national pastime’s top level. But no competitor to establishment baseball ever exerted so much influence on its rival, with some of the most recognizable elements of the game today—including the commissioner system, competition for free agents, baseball’s antitrust exemption, and even the beloved Wrigley Field—traceable to the so-called outlaw organization known as the Federal League of Base Ball Clubs. This comprehensive history covers the league from its formation in 1913 through its buyout, dissolution, and legal battles with the National and American leagues. The day-to-day operation of the franchises, the pennant races and outstanding players, the two-year competitive battle for fans and players, and the short- and long-term impact on the game are covered in detail.
The Year Without A World Series
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Author : Robert C. Cottrell
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2023-08-24
The Year Without A World Series written by Robert C. Cottrell and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-24 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The 1994 Major League Baseball season promised to be memorable. Long-standing batting and pitching standards were threatened, including the revered single-season home run record. The Montreal Expos and New York Yankees were delivering remarkable campaigns. In August, acting commissioner Bud Selig called a halt to the season amid the League's latest labor dispute. The shutdown led to a lockout as well as cancellation of more than 900 regular season games, the scheduled expanded rounds of playoffs, and that year's World Series. Like all labor struggles, it was fundamentally about control--of salaries, of players' ability to decide their own fates, and of the game itself. This book chronicles Major League Baseball's turbulent '94 season and its ripple effects. It highlights earlier labor struggles and the roles performed by individuals from John Montgomery Ward, David Fultz and Robert Murphy to Marvin Miller, Andy Messersmith, Jim "Catfish" Hunter and Donald Fehr. Also examined are the ballplayers' own organizations, from the Players League of the early 1890s to the still potent Major League Baseball Players Association doing battle with team owners and their representatives.
Baseball In Catawba County
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Author : Tim Peeler
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2004
Baseball In Catawba County written by Tim Peeler and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
Baseball first became popular in Catawba County as a means of entertainment and competition between mills and small towns. The county's longest standing baseball program started at Lenoir College in 1903. By the mid-1920s, a mill-supported semi-pro league had been firmly established. In the 30 years that followed, three different periods of professional minor league play were anchored by legendary players like Norman "Pinkie" James, Eddie Yount, Don Stafford, Dick Stoll, and Pud Miller. Even before the successful return of Minor League baseball in 1993, Catawba County had already had its share of brushes with famous players like Hoyt Wilhelm, Carl Hubbell, and Bob Feller and infamous ones like Edwin "Alabama" Pitts and "Struttin" Bud Shaney.