Gettysburg Eddie Plank: A Pitcher's Journey to the Hall of Fame
Awards:   Winner of Larry Ritter Book Award—SABR 2022 (United States)
Author:   Dave Heller
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9781476684543


Pages:   261
Publication Date:   14 October 2021
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Gettysburg Eddie Plank: A Pitcher's Journey to the Hall of Fame


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  • Winner of Larry Ritter Book Award—SABR 2022 (United States)

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Eddie Plank won 326 games and has the most complete games and shutouts by a left-handed pitcher in Major League history. But how much do we know about the hurler best known as ""Gettysburg Eddie"" in his playing days? And what of him that we do know is factual? This biography of Plank sorts out the truth and the myths--and everything in between--as he made his way from a college team in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, all the way to the Hall of Fame, 20 years after his death. Along the way, readers will discover what made Plank so great, the secrets behind his famous crossfire delivery, and more.

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Author:   Dave Heller
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9781476684543


ISBN 10:   1476684545
Pages:   261
Publication Date:   14 October 2021
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface  1. Baseball Beginnings  2. From College (Sort of) Straight to the Pros  3. Quickly Making a Name for Himself  4. A Champion  5. The Crossfire  6. The Workhorse  7. Hitting 300 One Final Time  8. The Gettysburg Guide  9. A Death in the Family 10. California, Cuba and Everywhere in Between 11. Catching Ire 12. 36 and Stronger Than Ever 13. Slowing Down 14. The Pinnacle and the Mathewson Myth 15. Holding Out and Helping Out 16. Making a Federal Case 17. One Year with the Feds 18. Meet Me in St. Louis (Again) 19. A Disappearing Act 20. Industrial Work 21. End of the Line 22. Legacy Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Dave Heller has written and reported on sports for more than 30 years for a myriad of national newspapers, magazine and websites. He has published four previous books on sports history. He lives in Wisconsin.

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