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Alan D. Gaff
A collection of writings about early baseball star Christy Mathewson, including several recently discovered, unpublished chapters written by Mathewson himself.
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Mathewson Christy
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Michael Hartley
Christy Mathewson made headlines in the summer of 1905 for his pitching exploits for the New York Giants. This biography documents his life on and off the baseball field, and…
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Christy Mathewson
Reproduction of the original: Pitcher Pollock by Christy Mathewson
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Reproduction of the original: Catcher Craig by Christy Mathewson
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
First Base Faulkner, has been considered a very important part of the human history, but is currently not available in printed formats. Hence so that this work is never…
Pitcher Pollock, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its…
Pitching in a Pinch; or, Baseball from the Inside, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at…
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in…
Second Base Sloan, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in…
Ronald A. Mayer
During his remarkable 17-year career (1900-1916), Christy Mathewson was the dominant pitcher in the National league. His 373 wins will stand as the third highest total in baseball history. This…
Ray Robinson
The compelling story of one of America’s greatest athletes. Ray Robinson draws on rare interviews, press clips, and eyewitness accounts to tell the story of baseball’s Golden Age at the…
Amber Roessner
Examines herocrafting in sports journalism through an incisive analysis of the work surrounding two of baseball’s most enduring personalities - Detroit Tigers outfielder Ty Cobb and New York Giants pitcher…
Blending anecdote, biography, instruction, and social history, this work celebrates baseball as it was played in the first decade of the twentieth century by famous contemporaries like Honus Wagner and…
Bob Gaines
In Christy Mathewson, the Christian Gentleman: How One Man’s Faith and Fastball Forever Changed Baseball, Bob Gaines delivers a close and personal look at the extraordinary life and soul of…
Originally published: New York: Putnam, 1912.
Frank Deford
Focusing on the unusual friendship between John McGraw and Christy Mathewson, The Old Ball Game is a masterful chronicle of the early days of baseball from America’s most beloved sportswriter…
J B Manheim
What is the real story behind the death of baseball icon Christy Mathewson? Why has it remained a secret all these years? It all traces to a true-life military secret…
The Vintage Pocket Journal Early Baseball Card, Christy Mathewson features an illustration of the bust of Christy Mathewson. On the bottom, """"C Mathewson of the New York Nationals"""" is written…
The Vintage Pocket Journal Early Baseball Card, Christy Mathewson features an illustration of Christy Mathewson getting ready to pitch the ball. At the bottom, """"Mathewson N.Y. Nat'l"""" is written. This…
The Vintage Pocket Journal Early Baseball Card, Christy Mathewson features an illustration of Christy Mathewson getting ready to pitch a ball. At the bottom, """"Mathewson, N. Y. Nat'l"""" is written…
The Vintage Pocket Journal Early Baseball Card, Christy Mathewson features an illustration of the bust of Christy Mathewson wearing a New York baseball uniform. At the bottom, """"Mathewson, N. Y…
