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Originally Posted by FrankWakefield
Could have been skewed toward regional sales, more sales in NY area, then Chicago.
Also, look at the standings; that great 1908 race really sparked interest in baseball...
1908: Cubs Giants Pirates, all within a game of each other.
1909: Pirates Cubs Giants
1910: Cubs Giants Pirates
1911: Giants Cubs Pirates... is anyone else in the league?
Detroit finished 1st, 1st, 3rd, and 2nd those 4 seasons.
I think regional sales, population, and success are factors.
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I'd bet on all your above stated factors as contributing to the high concentration of players from the Giants, both Chicago teams, Detroit & Cleveland during
1907-1910. I added Cleveland and the White Sox, since they were 1st division teams in that era. Furthermore, I think you'll agree that New York City based
American Lithographic most likely favored the Highlanders and the Brooklyn players.
However, the 2 major teams of that era that are under-represented are Pittsburg and the A's. And ironically, these two team's superstars (Wagner & Plank)
were "yanked".
There is certainly more here than meets the eye ! ?
I think you know what I am alluding to
TED Z