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Baseball Stars of the 1950s : Interviews with All-Stars of the Game's Golden Era

Baseball Stars of the 1950s : Interviews with All-Stars of the Game's Golden Era

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Baseball Stars of the 1950s : Interviews with All-Stars of the Game's Golden Era

by Kelley, Brent

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ISBN 10
0899508197
ISBN 13
9780899508191
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Jefferson, North Carolina & London: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 1993. 6" wide by 9" tall. A bright, shiny, tight copy. Sewn paperback (not issued in hardcover). The spine is square and flat with NO creases. This book features 16 interviews with major league baseball players from the 1950s. Illustrated with numerous photographs/portraits. Kelley summarizes each player's career and provides year-by-year statistical charts. Included are interviews with 7 pitchers and 9 position players: Ray Boone, Jim Bunning, Alvin Dark, Ned Garver, Randy Jackson, Larry Jansen, Bob Keegan, Frank Malzone, Don Mossi, Phil Rizzuto, Curt Simmons, Jerry Staley, Mickey Vernon, Wes Westrum, Davie Williams, and Eddie Yost. Each former player shares much of interest about his career, his teammates and competitors, managers, opposing teams, etc. They also offer opinions on modern day salaries, giving autographs, how the game has changed, etc. . First Edition (Paperback Original - PBO). Trade Paperback. Very good condition. vi, 201pp.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
Baseball Stars of the 1950s : Interviews with All-Stars of the Game's Golden Era
Author
Kelley, Brent
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Very good condition
Edition
First Edition (Paperback Original - PBO)
ISBN 10
0899508197
ISBN 13
9780899508191
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Place of Publication
Jefferson, North Carolina & London
Date Published
1993
Bookseller catalogs
Baseball;
Size
vi, 201pp

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