Joe Cronin: A Life in Baseball by Mark Armour (English) Paperback 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. It follows Cronin from his humble beginnings to his position as one of the most powerful figures in baseball. FORMAT Paperback 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. 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 "This is a rich account of one of the 20th centurys great player-managers, his rise from modest beginnings all the way to Cooperstown, and presidency of the American League." - Margaret Heilbrun and Gilles Renaud, Library Journal "Mark Armour has produced a grand and deep biography of one of the sports central figures. I approached it with very high expectations, and came away fully satisfied." - Steve Treder, Hardball Times "Well written and well worth owning." - frommersports.blogspot.com "In writing this biography, Mark Armour has done a great service not only to those interested in Joe Cronin, but also to future researchers interested in any of the multitude of facets of baseball that Joe Cronin impacted." - Richard Puerzer, NINE "Cronin emerges as a larger-than-life figure, and Armours biography is a fitting tribute." - D. R. Danbom, Time Out for Entertainment "This readable, well-documented biography of Cronin, who became an elder statesman of the national pastime, is candid, honest, and reverential." - S. Gittleman, Choice Review Text This is a rich account of one of the 20th centurys great player-managers, his rise from modest beginnings all the way to Cooperstown, and presidency of the American League." - Margaret Heilbrun and Gilles Renaud, Library Journal "This readable, well-documented biography of Cronin, who became an elder statesman of the national pastime, is candid, honest, and reverential." - S. Gittleman, Choice Review Quote "Well written and well worth owning."frommersports.blogspot.com Details ISBN0803248997 Author Mark Armour Short Title JOE CRONIN Publisher University of Nebraska Press Language English ISBN-10 0803248997 ISBN-13 9780803248991 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Imprint University of Nebraska Press Subtitle A Life in Baseball Place of Publication Lincoln Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2014-04-01 UK Release Date 2014-04-01 AU Release Date 2014-04-01 NZ Release Date 2014-04-01 US Release Date 2014-04-01 Pages 432 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:159841258;

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