The Cincinnati Reds (Writing Sports)

The Cincinnati Reds (Writing Sports)

First published in 1948, Lee Allenâ‚¬s history of the Reds, like Franklin Lewisâ‚¬s history of the Cleveland Indians, was originally published by G. P. Putnamâ‚¬s Sons. Allen narrates the historic organizationâ‚¬s success, beginning shortly after the Civil War with baseballâ‚¬s rising popularity among Cincinnatiâ‚¬s elite. Eventually, as interest increased, Americaâ‚¬s first professional baseball team was established in 1868â‚¬â€¢Cincinnatiâ‚¬s Red Stockings.The Cincinnati Reds chronicles each season from the organizationâ‚¬s early years, most notably the 1882 American Association pennant and the 1919 and 1940 National League pennants and World Series championships, including the infamous Chicago White Sox scandal. Allen retells many of the early Reds stories likely forgotten or unknown by todayâ‚¬s fans. This book is as thorough as it is absorbing and will be enjoyed by those interested in the early days of Americaâ‚¬s favorite pasttime.
Country USA
Brand Kent State University Press
Manufacturer The Kent State University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations, index
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780873388863
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Kent State University Press
Manufacturer	The Kent State University Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrations, index
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780873388863
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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