The Texas League Baseball Almanac (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781540221759)

Since forming in 1888, the Texas League has produced some of the most beloved American baseball players and seen more than its fair share of colorful events. In 1931, Houston pitcher Dizzy Dean pitched and won both ends of a double-header in Fort Worth, throwing a three-hit shutout in the second game. In 1906, center fielder Tris Speaker pitched for Cleburne to beat Temple 10-3. In 1998, Arkansas' Tyrone Horne hit for the homer cycle" in San Antonio, finishing to a standing ovation. "The Texas League Baseball Almanac" delivers day by day the record-breaking events, personal triumphs and memorable games that helped to shape baseball in the region. Join authors David King and Tom Kayser on a nine-inning trip down one of minor-league baseball's most historic institutions, both in season and off. ."

Author: David King, Tom Kayser
ISBN-10: 154022175X
ISBN-13: 9781540221759
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 02/04/2014
Pages: 226
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d