FS Book: The Story of Minor League Baseball, Autographed

[Northviewcats]

Hello Everyone,

I have this old history of minor league baseball for sale.

1953 The Story of Minor League Baseball from 1901-152. Created for the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. 744 pages

George Trautman the President of the organization signed and personalized the book on title page, (JSA sticker). In 1933 Trautman became president of the Columbus Red Birds, a minor league baseball team. Three years later, Trautman was named president of the American Association, the league in which the Red Birds played. He held that position from 1936 through 1945. Trautman moved the office of the league from Durham, North Carolina to Columbus, Ohio. In 1946 Trautman was named General manager of the Detroit Tigers, succeeding Jack Zeller. After two seasons with the Tigers, Trautman was appointed as the new president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, succeeding William Bramham. Trautman held that position from 1947 until his death in 1963.

Full of statistics and information about post-war baseball teams. Great resource for anyone interested in the history of minor league baseball.

The book is in good condition. No writing, rips or tears. Pages are all attached to the binding.

Price: moved to eBay

First response with a commitment to purchase gets the book.

Best regards,

Joe