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04-11-2005, 06:44 PM
Posted By: <b>Eric B</b><p><P>Hey all, I was wanting to know if anyone could recomend good books on pre-war baseball. I am interested in researching Roger Bresnahan specifically but would be interested in any board recomended books no matter the topic. Thanks! </P><P>Eric</P>
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04-11-2005, 06:48 PM
Posted By: <b>John</b><p>For info on Bresnahan, try Charles C. Alexander's book on John McGraw.
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04-11-2005, 08:01 PM
Posted By: <b>Ray</b><p>DeadBall Stars of the National League.
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04-11-2005, 08:08 PM
Posted By: <b>Bill Stone</b><p>I just finished reading Frank Deford's book --The Old Ball Game --How John McGraw,Christy Mathewson, and the New York Giants Created Modern Baseball. In addition to being a great read there are some wonderful photographs. Lots of references to players of the period.