This work recreates for the reader the best of the best, at their best. The author devotes a chapter each to the most memorable season of some of baseball's greatest players: Christy Mathewson (1908), Ty Cobb (1911), Babe Ruth (1921), Rogers Hornsby (1922), George Sisler (1922), Hack Wilson (1930), Jimmie Foxx (1932), Dizzy Dean (1934), Lou Gehrig (1936), Hank Greenberg (1937), Ted Williams (1941), Bob Feller (1946), Stan Musial (1948), Joe DiMaggio (1948) and Jackie Robinson (1949).
This work recreates for the reader the best of the best, at their best. The author devotes a chapter each to the most memorable season of some of baseball's greatest players: Christy Mathewson (1908), Ty Cobb (1911), Babe Ruth (1921), Rogers Hornsby (1922), George Sisler (1922), Hack Wilson (1930), Jimmie Foxx (1932), Dizzy Dean (1934), Lou Gehrig (1936), Hank Greenberg (1937), Ted Williams (1941), Bob Feller (1946), Stan Musial (1948), Joe DiMaggio (1948) and Jackie Robinson (1949).
The late Paul Warburton (March 11, 1953-October 9, 2011) was a claims specialist in Rhode Island. A former sportswriter, he had five short stories published in the Society for American Baseball Research annuals, The National Pastime and The Baseball Research Journal.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface 1. Matty Was Master of Them All: Christy Mathewson in 1908 2. Detroit's Wildcat at His Peak: Ty Cobb in 1911 3. The Babe at His Best: Babe Ruth in 1921 4. The Mighty Rajah: Rogers Hornsby in 1922 5. The Sizzler and His Browns: George Sisler in 1922 6. How to Drive in 191 Runs: Hack Wilson in 1930 7. The Beast of the White Elephants: Jimmie Foxx in 1932 8. Mr. Dean at His Dizziest: Dizzy Dean in 1934 9. Larrupin' Lou and McCarthy's Bombers: Lou Gehrig in 1936 10. The Motor City's Big RBI Man: Hank Greenberg in 1937 11. Boston's Kid Bats .406: Ted Williams in 1941 12. Rapid Robert's Triumphant Return: Bob Feller in 1946 13. The Pride of the Redbirds: Stan Musial in 1948 14. The Great DiMag: Joe DiMaggio in 1948 15. Jackie's MVP Season: Jackie Robinson in 1949 Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface 1. Matty Was Master of Them All: Christy Mathewson in 1908 2. Detroit's Wildcat at His Peak: Ty Cobb in 1911 3. The Babe at His Best: Babe Ruth in 1921 4. The Mighty Rajah: Rogers Hornsby in 1922 5. The Sizzler and His Browns: George Sisler in 1922 6. How to Drive in 191 Runs: Hack Wilson in 1930 7. The Beast of the White Elephants: Jimmie Foxx in 1932 8. Mr. Dean at His Dizziest: Dizzy Dean in 1934 9. Larrupin' Lou and McCarthy's Bombers: Lou Gehrig in 1936 10. The Motor City's Big RBI Man: Hank Greenberg in 1937 11. Boston's Kid Bats .406: Ted Williams in 1941 12. Rapid Robert's Triumphant Return: Bob Feller in 1946 13. The Pride of the Redbirds: Stan Musial in 1948 14. The Great DiMag: Joe DiMaggio in 1948 15. Jackie's MVP Season: Jackie Robinson in 1949 Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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