The Deacon and the Schoolmaster
Subtitle: Phillippe and Leever, Pittsburgh's great turn-of-the-century pitchers
By: Robert Peyton Wiggins
Publisher: McFarland & Co.; McFarland & Company; McFarland
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9780786458424
Subjects: Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team); Pitchers (Baseball); History
Description: "During the first decade of the twentieth century, Charles "Deacon" Phillippe and Samuel "The Schoolmaster" Leever were among the most celebrated pitchers in the major leagues. This narrative chronicles the thriving careers of these unassuming aces and returns them to their rightful place among the most important players in the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.