Baseball in Portsmouth, Virginia
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ISBN-13:
9780738516004
Veröffentl:
2004
Erscheinungsdatum:
01.02.2004
Seiten:
128
Autor:
Clay Shampoe
Gewicht:
295 g
Format:
225x152x9 mm
Serie:
Images of Baseball
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
From 1895 until 1969, the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, fielded a professional minor league team. Fans flocked to see the Truckers, Cubs, Merrimacs, and Tides as they battled opponents on the dirt and grass of local diamonds. Many locals are surprised to discover that such renowned ballplayers as Pie Traynor, Hack Wilson, Eddie Stanky, and Harry "The Cat" Breechen got their start in Portsmouth. In 1933, Negro League legend Buck Leonard first played for the Portsmouth Revels and later returned to briefly star with the 1953 Merrimacs, his only opportunity to play integrated ball during his storied career. A number of former big-name players guided the team from the bench including Tony Lazzeri, Jimmie Foxx, and Pepper Martin to name a few.
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