Base Ball in Philadelphia: A History of the Early Game, 1831-1900

by Shiffert, John
ISBN: 9780786427956
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Overview

This work starts with the formation of the first baseball club in America, the Olympic Town Ball Club, and concludes with the final year of the National League's monopoly. Also included: the early Philadelphia club teams, including the first great African-American team, the Pythians; Philadelphia's part in the National Association of Base Ball Players; and the golden days of the national champion Philadelphia Athletic Club from 1860 through the National Association years.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Shiffert, John
  • ISBN: 9780786427956
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 9.98 x 0.70
  • Number Of Pages: 298
  • Publication Year: 2006
Language: English