David Nemec
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This comprehensive, historical tribute to America's favorite pastime highlights baseball's compelling dramas, legendary heroes, its cultural impact throughout the years, and more. The game is chronicled decade-by-decade and includes full-color photographs, important facts on each playing season, detailed information about legendary players, important records, and more. A remarkable and informative salute to America's favorite pastime
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The American Association lasted only a decade, it rewrote the playbook on baseball, establishing many of the conventions we still honor. In 1882, the owners of six teams in the National league controlled baseball. It was a gentleman's game until the American Association ushered in price cutting, playing on Sundays, selling liquor in the ballparks, and fielding exceptional.