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Jack Coombs : a life in baseball /

"One of few players of his day to have graduated from college, Coombs debuted for the Athletics in 1906, fresh from Colby College, and found success early. Within a few years, he was one of the best and best-known pitchers in baseball, leading the majors in victories"--Provided by publishe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Tierney, John P.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2008]
Subjects:	Coombs, Jack. Baseball players > United States > Biography. Pitchers (Baseball) > United States > Biography.

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