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<p>This history of America's pastime describes the evolution of baseball from early bat and ball games to its growth and acceptance in different regions of the country. Such New York clubs as the Atlantics, Excelsiors and Mutuals are a primary focus, serving as examples of how the sport became more sophisticated and popular. The author compares theories about many of baseball's "inventors," exploring the often fascinating stories of several of baseball's oldest founding myths. The impact of the Civil War on the sport is discussed and baseball's unsteady path to becoming America's national game is analyzed at length.</p> <p>Award-winning author William J. Ryczek is a banking executive in Wallingford, Connecticut. His writing interests include the early history of baseball and football, the Yankees, and the Mets.</p>

Author

William J. Ryczek

Publisher

McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9780786441945

Subjects

History, Travel, Sports