This important book examines the interrelated histories of baseball and American Jews to 1948the year Israel was established, the first full season that both major leagues were integrated, and the summer that Hank Greenberg retired. Covered are the many players, from Pike to Greenberg, as well as the managers, owners, executives, writers, statisticians, manufacturers and others who helped forge a bond between baseball and an emerging Jewish culture in America. Key reasons for baseball's early appeal to Jews are examined, including cultural assimilation, rebellion against perceived Old World sensibilities, and intellectual and philosophical ties to existing Jewish traditions. The authors also clearly demonstrate how both Jews and baseball have benefited from their relationship.
This important book examines the interrelated histories of baseball and American Jews to 1948the year Israel was established, the first full season that both major leagues were integrated, and the summer that Hank Greenberg retired. Covered are the many players, from Pike to Greenberg, as well as the managers, owners, executives, writers, statisticians, manufacturers and others who helped forge a bond between baseball and an emerging Jewish culture in America. Key reasons for baseball's early appeal to Jews are examined, including cultural assimilation, rebellion against perceived Old World sensibilities, and intellectual and philosophical ties to existing Jewish traditions. The authors also clearly demonstrate how both Jews and baseball have benefited from their relationship.
Jews and Baseball: Volume 1, Entering the American Mainstream, 1871-1948
232Jews and Baseball: Volume 1, Entering the American Mainstream, 1871-1948
232Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781476667966 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
Publication date: | 06/23/2016 |
Pages: | 232 |
Product dimensions: | 6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |