1911 book of baseball

The set features 100 of the original 126 cards with fullcolor lithographs on the front and either a checklist or advertisement for turkey red cigarettes on the back. The 1911 baseball season showcased the legendary ty cobb among many other players. Major league baseball players by birthplace during the 1911. Baseball americas national game book ag spalding first. Covers show wear, tear, creasing and tape in spots. It explores the games roots in the 1830s and the origins of the national and american leagues, and offers portraits of such stars as ty cobb, cy young, joe jackson, and others. The oldest current ballpark is fenway park, opened in 1912. Soon it would officially be christened americas national pastime due in part, to the success of the world series. In the six years previous to 1911, only two american league players, harry. They played their home games at shibe park park factors. In the 1911 world series, the philadelphia athletics defeated the new york giants four games to two.

In the 1911 world series, the philadelphia athletics defeated the new york giants four games to two philadelphia third baseman frank home run baker earned his nickname during this series. Our national pastime from its earliest days 160 by william patten, j. Dawn ohara first edition first printing edna ferber 1911 antique book. Major league baseball players by birthplace during the 1911 season. The t205 baseball cards measure 1 12 x 2 58 and were issued with packs of cigarettes. The horrific incident had an even greater significance as it revealed the inhumane working conditions to which industrial workers were subjected. His home run in game 2 off rube marquard was the margin of victory for the athletics, and his blast in game 3 off christy mathewson tied that game in the. The 1911 philadelphia athletics played 151 games during the regular season, won 101 games, lost 50 games, and finished in first position. The deathrow inmates forced to play baseball for their lives. Walker mcspadden, paul dickson preface by william patten.

The following are the baseball events of the year 1911 throughout the world. Jeff mckee hello, does anyone out there know anything about this book. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Containing one hundred and sixty pages, this antique reference book focuses on americas favorite pastime. The t205 issue consisted of 209 different cards, each measuring 1716 by 258. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. Spaldings base ball guide, and official league book for. A 1911 the book of baseball oversized hardcover book published by p. Hoping one day we can start a 21st century best baseball books or better yet, 2010s best baseball and 2020s best baseball something like it soon, because a lot of really good books that came out the last 510 years get buried. Baseball cards 1911 gold border t205 psa cardfacts.

His home run in game 2 off rube marquard was the margin of victory for the athletics, and his blast in game 3 off christy mathewson tied that game in the ninth inning, and the athletics. The 1911 t205 baseball card set consists of 222 possible cards of 199 players, all featuring very distinctive gold borders. On the offensive side, they finished second in total runs. Please look at the pictures to see the issues with guide covers. With his heroic feat, the speedy englishborn carlisle entered the records books as the only outfielder ever to make an unassisted triple play in. Buy 1911 t205 baseball cards, sell 1911 t205 baseball. Mar 22, 2016 the 1911 new york giants stole an astonishing 347 bases, a record that still stands more than a century later. Stats awards fabulous feats famous firsts hall of fame hitting charts legendary lists pitching charts record books. How john mcgraw transformed baseball with the 1911 new york giants.

On a hot summer day in baseballmad rawlins, wyoming in 1911, a tightlypacked crowd watched pitcher thomas cameron rear back and hurl a fastball toward home plate. Led by manager john mcgraw, the giants won the nl by 7. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season. In the six years previous to 1911, only two american league players, harry davis and jake stahl, had reached double figures in season home run totalsand they both barely made the grade. They were beaten by the philadelphia athletics in the world series. In this enlightening, entertaining, and often wildly funny book, zack hample shares ballpark legends and lore, explores the history of the baseball souvenir craze, and also details the evolution of the ball, finally, hamplewho has snagged more than 4,600 balls from 48 different major league stadiumsoffers up his secret methods for. For seasons prior to 1974, some playbyplay data is missing, so some positional splits will be slightly less than 100% complete.

Baseball books for youth, like the short stop 1906 and the young pitcher 1911, by the legendary western writer zane grey. Our national pastime from its earliest days dover baseball by william patten 20100916 william patten. A hardcover book with illustrations and entries on pitching, players, umpiring, the rules of baseball, the minor leagues, and the history of professional baseball in america. Theres nothing in baseball lit quite like this remarkable book. That alone makes them special in baseball history, but as maury klein relates in stealing games they also embodied a rapidly changing america on the cusp of a faster, more frenetic pace of life dominated by machines, technology, and urban culture. The 1911 new york giants stole an astonishing 347 bases, a record that still stands more than a century later. Spaldings base ball guide, and official league book for 19111912. Marvelous first edition example of the classic 1911 book by william patten and j. The 1911 philadelphia athletics team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 1911 season. One of the most soughtafter documents of baseball s early days, this largeformat hardcover features more than 220 gameaction photos, publicity shots, and more. There are even baseball murder mysteries, like death on the diamond. It involved the giants winning their first of three consecutive national league pennants. Subtitled the national game from the earliest days to the present season, this classic volume of superb vintage images and contemporary text was originally intended for a childrens audience. On march 25 th, the worst factory fire in the history of new york city occurred after the triangle shirtwaist company burned down.

Buy 1911 t3 turkey red reprint cards, sell 1911 t3 turkey. With his heroic feat, the speedy englishborn carlisle entered the records books as the only outfielder ever to make an unassisted triple play in organized baseball. The t3 19101911 turkey red reprint baseball card was set by reprinted by renata galasso in 1982. The phillies finished fourth in the national league with a record of 79 wins and 73 losses. I have one on ebay right now in really, really bad condition. The hardcover edition remains in beautiful condition and includes a horde of classic photography and illustration that depict the early days of baseball. The 1911 philadelphia phillies season was a season in major league baseball. Buy 1911 t205 baseball cards, sell 1911 t205 baseball cards. Both leagues used the lively, corkcentered ball throughout the season, bringing at least a holiday from the deadball era while pitchers were put on the defensive. Our national pastime from its earliest days dover baseball. This book is one of the true treasures of baseball literature, an essential title for any topshelf baseball library.

The book of baseball,the national game from the earliest days to the present season,it has a red cloth binding. The american tobacco company updated its white border baseballthemed insert cards in 1911 when it introduced the t205 gold border set. I use recycled boxes and recyclable materials newspaper, plastic bags, even easter grass. On the offensive side, they finished second in total runs scored. It is a 1911 the reach official american league baseball guide book. Our national pastime from its earliest days dover baseball william patten, j. Grandstand baseball annual cy young, baseballs greatest pitcher, owns one record that will never be broken. Our national pastime from its earliest days by william patten, j. A 1911 first edition printing of the book of baseball. One of the most soughtafter documents of baseballs early days, this largeformat hardcover features more than 220 gameaction photos, publicity shots, and more. Presented is a dated 1911 copy of the book of baseball by william patten and j.

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Spaldings base ball guide, and official league book for 19111912 a. From the earliest days to the present season by william patten, edited by walker mcspadden. Description 1911 the book of baseball first edition. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Covers and spine has issues as you can see in the pics.

Baseball history in 1911 american league by baseball almanac a walk through the 1911 american league season with stats, top 25, final standings, rosters and other baseball history. Sep 14, 2014 on a hot summer day in baseballmad rawlins, wyoming in 1911, a tightlypacked crowd watched pitcher thomas cameron rear back and hurl a fastball toward home plate. The hardcover copy grades in the vg to ex range with moderate wear on the exterior covers along with an ink spot. There are even baseball murder mysteries, like death on. The book of baseball 1911 front cover, as well as team photos of the 1910 chicago cubs and philadelphia athletics. Spaldings base ball guide, and official league book for 1911. The 1911 new york giants season was the franchises 29th season. Baseball history in 1911 american league by baseball almanac. June 28 the new polo grounds, a horseshoeshaped structure, opens. Among baseball histories and almanacs, the book of baseball 1911 is as thoroughly entertaining as it is educational and revealing of how, when and where the seeds of americas national pastime took root. Since the 19th century, major league baseball has enjoyed a rich, diverse, worldwide set of talent not seen in any other major league sport. Baseball americas national game book ag spalding first edition 1911.