Joe Cronin: A Life in Baseball by Mark Armour (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Joe Cronin by Mark Armour From the sandlots of San Francisco to the power centers of baseball, this book tells the story of Joe Cronin, one of twentieth-century baseballs major players, both on the field and off. This book follows Cronin from his humble beginnings to his position as one of the most powerful figures in baseball. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the sandlots of San Francisco to the power centers of baseball, this book tells the story of Joe Cronin, one of twentieth-century baseballs major players, both on the field and off. For most of his playing career, Cronin (1906-84) was the best shortstop in baseball. Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1956, he was a manager by the age of twenty-six and a general manager at forty-one. He was the youngest player-manager ever to play in the World Series, and he managed the Red Sox longer than any other man in history. As president of the American League, he oversaw two expansions, four franchise shifts, and the revolutionary and controversial introduction of the designated-hitter rule, which he wrote himself. This book follows Cronin from his humble beginnings to his position as one of the most powerful figures in baseball. Mark Armour explores Cronins time as a player as well as his role in some of the games fiercest controversies, from the creation of the All-Star Game to the issue of integration. Bringing to life one of baseballs definitive characters, this book supplies a crucial and fascinating chapter in the history of Americas pastime. Notes Details the life of Joe Cronin, from playing shortstop to becoming a team manager and finally to his ascension to American League president during the leagues most turbulent era Author Biography Mark Armour is the editor The Great Eight: The 1975 Cincinnati Reds (Nebraska, 2014) and a coeditor of Pitching, Defense, and Three-Run Homers: The 1970 Baltimore Orioles (Nebraska, 2012). Table of Contents List of IllustrationsAcknowledgmentsPrologue1. San Francisco2. Pittsburgh and Other Places3. Washington4. Player-Manager5. Rich Kid6. Comeback7. Winding Down8. War9. Bench Manager10. General Manager11. Opportunity Lost12. Youth Movement13. Power and Glory14. Mr. President15. New Order16. Unrest17. At RestNotesIndex Review "Early in his Hall-of-Fame playing career, Joe Cronin became a longtime player-manager, and later ascended to the offices of general manager and league president. Mark Armours book is as comprehensive as Cronins career, and his treatment is both thorough and (equally important) very readable." Bill Nowlin, author of Red Sox Threads "Mark Armour has given us a fully researched and well-written account of Hall of Famer Joe Cronins half-century in baseball. Cronin has been praised or criticized for his role in the most important baseball issues of several eras: integration, expansion, labor problems, and revolutionary rules changes. Armour deals with all these issues and presents a broader view of Cronin and his life in the game." Lyle Spatz, author of Bad Bill Dahlen: The Rollicking Life and Times of an Early Baseball Star "Joe Cronin had an incredible baseball life, and Mark Armour has chronicled it every step of the way, in a rich, detailed biography that expertly takes you through the games decades. This is a book that belongs in every baseball fans library." Bill Reynolds, author of 78: The Boston Red Sox, a Historic Game, and a Divided City and Fall River Dreams Promotional Details the life of Joe Cronin, from playing shortstop to becoming a team manager and finally to his ascension to American League president during the leagues most turbulent era Review Quote "Well written and well worth owning."-frommersports.blogspot.com Details ISBN080322530X Short Title JOE CRONIN Publisher University of Nebraska Press Language English ISBN-10 080322530X ISBN-13 9780803225305 Media Book Format Hardcover Pages 432 Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-04-01 Imprint University of Nebraska Press Subtitle A Life in Baseball Place of Publication Lincoln Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2010-04-01 AU Release Date 2010-04-01 NZ Release Date 2010-04-01 US Release Date 2010-04-01 Author Mark Armour DEWEY 796.357092 Illustrations 35 photographs Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159408681;

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