Diamonds in the rough : the untold history of baseball
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Diamonds in the rough : the untold history of baseball
（A bison book）
University of Nebraska Press, c2004
- : pbk
Available at 1 libraries
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"c1989 by Joel Zoss and John S. Bowman" -- T.p.verso
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Pairing their detailed, informative research with a sophisticated anecdotal approach, Joel Zoss and John Bowman have written a fascinating, original, literate, and concise compendium of the history and issues surrounding America's national pastime. Addressed are such diverse topics as the origins of the game, the contributions of minorities and women, the evolution of umpiring, baseball's influence on literature and music, substance abuse, on- and off-field tragedy, and the game's international presence. Diamonds in the Rough is an invaluable and stimulating resource both for those who already study the game and for those who would like to learn its revealing history.
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