Big Ed Walsh : the life and times of a spitballing Hall of Famer /
"This biography closely describes Walsh's life and 14-year playing career, with special discussion of the spitball, a pitch that profoundly affected his fortunes--and ultimately his arm. The years 1905-1911 are explored in depth, especially his contributions to the 1906 world champion Whit...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
[2008]
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| Summary: | "This biography closely describes Walsh's life and 14-year playing career, with special discussion of the spitball, a pitch that profoundly affected his fortunes--and ultimately his arm. The years 1905-1911 are explored in depth, especially his contributions to the 1906 world champion White Sox and his prominent role in the now-famous 1908 pennant race"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 228 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-222) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786432783 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786432780 (softcover : alk. paper) |