New England League
Subtitle: A Baseball History 1855-1949
Publisher: McFarland & Company; McFarland & Co.
Published: November 30, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 309
ISBN-13: 9780786431595
Subjects: Baseball; Economic history; Social history; 20th century; c 1800 to c 1900; Sports & Recreation; Sports; Northeastern & North Atlantic states; Baseball - General; Reference; Baseball - History; History; Minor league baseball; New England League; United States
Description: "This book delves into the history of the New England League, whose years of operation spanned six decades during the early years of minor league baseball. Author Charlie Bevis explores the complex ties to the regional economy, especially to the textile industry, and discusses the pioneering experiments with playoffs, night baseball, and integration"--Provided by publisher.