This biography closely describes Walsh's life and 14-year playing career, with special discussion of the spitball, a pitch that profoundly affected his fortunesand ultimately his arm. The years 1905-1911 are explored in depth, especially his contributions to the 1906 world champion White Sox and his prominent role in the now-famous 1908 pennant race. Chapters are also devoted to his holdout in 1909, the athletic careers of his sons Bob and Ed, and his repeated attempts at comebacks after his arm injury.
This biography closely describes Walsh's life and 14-year playing career, with special discussion of the spitball, a pitch that profoundly affected his fortunesand ultimately his arm. The years 1905-1911 are explored in depth, especially his contributions to the 1906 world champion White Sox and his prominent role in the now-famous 1908 pennant race. Chapters are also devoted to his holdout in 1909, the athletic careers of his sons Bob and Ed, and his repeated attempts at comebacks after his arm injury.
Big Ed Walsh: The Life and Times of a Spitballing Hall of Famer
238Big Ed Walsh: The Life and Times of a Spitballing Hall of Famer
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780786432783 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
Publication date: | 12/18/2007 |
Pages: | 238 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.48(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |