Author: Justin Mckinney
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476680604
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Hastily formed in 1883 as a rival, third major league, the Union Association upset the moguls of the baseball world and disrupted the status quo. Backed by Henry V. Lucas, an impetuous 26-year-old millionaire from St. Louis, the UA existed for one chaotic season in 1884. This first full-length history of the Union Association tells the captivating story of the league's brief and enigmatic existence. Lucas recruited a wild mix of disgruntled stars, misfits, crooks, has-beens, drunks, and the occasional spectator--along with a future star or two. The result was a bizarre experiment that sowed both turmoil and hope before fading into oblivion.
Baseball's Union Association
Author: Justin Mckinney
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476680604
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Hastily formed in 1883 as a rival, third major league, the Union Association upset the moguls of the baseball world and disrupted the status quo. Backed by Henry V. Lucas, an impetuous 26-year-old millionaire from St. Louis, the UA existed for one chaotic season in 1884. This first full-length history of the Union Association tells the captivating story of the league's brief and enigmatic existence. Lucas recruited a wild mix of disgruntled stars, misfits, crooks, has-beens, drunks, and the occasional spectator--along with a future star or two. The result was a bizarre experiment that sowed both turmoil and hope before fading into oblivion.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476680604
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Hastily formed in 1883 as a rival, third major league, the Union Association upset the moguls of the baseball world and disrupted the status quo. Backed by Henry V. Lucas, an impetuous 26-year-old millionaire from St. Louis, the UA existed for one chaotic season in 1884. This first full-length history of the Union Association tells the captivating story of the league's brief and enigmatic existence. Lucas recruited a wild mix of disgruntled stars, misfits, crooks, has-beens, drunks, and the occasional spectator--along with a future star or two. The result was a bizarre experiment that sowed both turmoil and hope before fading into oblivion.
Baseball's Wildest Season
Author: William J. Ryczek
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476649251
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
At the end of the 1883 baseball season, things looked rosy--attendance had skyrocketed and the National League and American Association were at peace. A year later, however, the sport was in total disarray. A third major league, the Union Association, had come on the scene and waged a bitter war that rocked the baseball world. By the dawn of the 1885 season, the UA had dissolved in a sea of red ink, the AA had dropped four teams, and the minor leagues were desperately hoping to make it through the season.Amid the chaos of 1884 were some historic moments. Iron-man pitcher Hoss Radbourn won 59 games and led the Providence Grays to victory over the New York Metropolitans in the first World Series. Fleet Walker broke baseball's first color line. There were a record eight no-hitters and a cast of fascinating figures--some famous, some lost to history--like Radbourn, Hustling Horace Phillips, Dan O'Leary, and Edward (The Only) Nolan. This book tells the story of the momentous yet overshadowed 1884 season.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476649251
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
At the end of the 1883 baseball season, things looked rosy--attendance had skyrocketed and the National League and American Association were at peace. A year later, however, the sport was in total disarray. A third major league, the Union Association, had come on the scene and waged a bitter war that rocked the baseball world. By the dawn of the 1885 season, the UA had dissolved in a sea of red ink, the AA had dropped four teams, and the minor leagues were desperately hoping to make it through the season.Amid the chaos of 1884 were some historic moments. Iron-man pitcher Hoss Radbourn won 59 games and led the Providence Grays to victory over the New York Metropolitans in the first World Series. Fleet Walker broke baseball's first color line. There were a record eight no-hitters and a cast of fascinating figures--some famous, some lost to history--like Radbourn, Hustling Horace Phillips, Dan O'Leary, and Edward (The Only) Nolan. This book tells the story of the momentous yet overshadowed 1884 season.
Baseball in Altoona: From the Mountain City to the Curve
Author: David Finoli
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
ISBN: 9781531635121
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
For 46 days in the spring of 1884, Altoona had the honor of having a major-league baseball team, the Mountain City. For the next 115 years, despite the fact that baseball flourished here in the form of the game that the men of the Pennsylvania Railroad played, professional baseball floundered as six teams came and six teams left. Finally, in 1999, Altoona proved it could support a professional team when the Curve came to town. Since then, an impressive 10 percent of the town's population has shown up at every game, showing the love the community has for the national pastime.
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
ISBN: 9781531635121
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
For 46 days in the spring of 1884, Altoona had the honor of having a major-league baseball team, the Mountain City. For the next 115 years, despite the fact that baseball flourished here in the form of the game that the men of the Pennsylvania Railroad played, professional baseball floundered as six teams came and six teams left. Finally, in 1999, Altoona proved it could support a professional team when the Curve came to town. Since then, an impressive 10 percent of the town's population has shown up at every game, showing the love the community has for the national pastime.
Information for Employes and the Public
Author: Pennsylvania Railroad
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1408
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1408
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
The Garnet and White
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Baseball America Prospect Handbook 2008
Author: Jim Callis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1932391193
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
The Prospect Handbook is the resource for information regarding the leading minor leaguers throughout baseball, and is a valuable tool for fans, fantasy leaguers, and anyone who wants to know more about the player development process.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1932391193
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
The Prospect Handbook is the resource for information regarding the leading minor leaguers throughout baseball, and is a valuable tool for fans, fantasy leaguers, and anyone who wants to know more about the player development process.
Western Pennsylvanians
Author: Western Pennsylvania biographical association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
Baseball America Directory 2008
Author: Will Lingo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1932391207
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Provides management, field staff, and contact information, league schedules, and ballpark directions for major and minor leagues.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1932391207
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Provides management, field staff, and contact information, league schedules, and ballpark directions for major and minor leagues.
Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Trademarks
Languages : en
Pages : 1426
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Trademarks
Languages : en
Pages : 1426
Book Description