A Cunning Kind of Play: The Cubs-Giants Rivalry, 1876-1932

by Warren N. Wilbert

Overview

The rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Giants--the National League's greatest teams in its early days--took hold with the founding of the league in 1876. Between the two bitter rivals there were nine first-second finishes, eight second-third finishes, and 30 out of a possible 65 championships in the league's first six decades. Their games often showcased match-ups between baseball's most talented and toughest players and often had playoff implications.

This history of the rivalry begins coverage in 1876 (when the Cubs won the first NL championship) and goes through 1932 (when John McGraw stepped down as manager of the Giants). All of the many great personalities, player match-ups, streaks, and pennant races are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786411566
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	06/12/2002
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.53(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Warren N. Wilbert, a veteran baseball historian and SABR member, is the author of numerous books about baseball. He lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgments     
Introduction     

I. Beginnings     
II. The National Association Era: Short and Bittersweet       
III. From the Ashes of the National Association: A New League and Baseball’s First Dynasty     
IV. Losing It and Putting It Back Together      
V. Champions East and West     
VI. The Sabbatical Years     
VII. Roarin’ with the Twenties     
VIII. Reprise and Fini     

Appendix A: The Twenty Best Seasons, 1870 to 1940     
Appendix B: They Wore Both Uniforms     
Appendix C: The Best by Decade     
Notes     
Selected Bibliography     
Index     

Editorial Reviews

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