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Baseball Barnstorming and Exhibition Games, 1901-1962: A History of Off-Season Major League Play
by Barthel, Thomas
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9780786428113
Overview
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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.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Barthel, Thomas
- ISBN: 9780786428113
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.88 x 0.63
- Number Of Pages: 283
- Publication Year: 2007
Language:
English