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The Player: Christy Mathewson, Baseball, and the American Century - Paperback
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by Philip Seib (Author)
Christy Mathewson was baseball's first superstar--a beloved turn-of-the-century pitcher who was among the initial group of five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He also defined moral excellence, bridging sport and national culture at a time when pro ballplayers were perceived as louts, and was the first to bring respectability to the game. This is a thoughtful and inspiring story of a singular American life that had a profound and lasting influence on our national identity.
Author Biography
Philip Seib is a professor at Marquette University and an award-winning journalist.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 31, 2004