9781493077656 - A League of His Own: A.G. Spalding and the Business of Baseball von Stein, Mark A. (31 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. Brand New.

hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. Pages edges soiled. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona. Some pages soiled.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. A League of His Own tells the remarkable story of A.G. Spaldingthe pitcher, mogul, and visionary who shaped baseball and the sporting goods empire.Albert Goodwill Spalding became the initial star pitcher of the first professional sports association, cofounded baseballs National League, founded the worlds greatest sporting goods empire, owned the team that became the Chicago Cubs, organized an around-the-world tour to promote baseball, broke the first players union, and crushed three rivals of the National League before retiring to San Diego. A monopolist in true Gilded Age fashion, he sought to create a bicycle trust even as he battled advocates of a baseball trust. A moralist who railed against alcohol and gambling, he sired a child with a long-time mistress. He was a man of many firsts in the fields in which he competed: the highest winning percentage as pitcher, first player to receive a percentage of gate receipts, the first player to openly wear a glove while playing (and, by virtue of his status, to make it acceptable for other players to wear gloves), the captain of the first NL champion, the founder of the first vertically integrated sporting goods firm, the first to build a chain of specialty retail stores, the first leader of the U.S. Olympic movement. This is the first comprehensive biography of Albert Goodwill Spaldings fascinating life, including his compulsion to put his name on every ball, racquet, discus, bicycle, football, bat, hat, and mask his company produced. A comprehensive biography of Albert Goodwill Spaldings fascinating life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardback. Zustand: New. Albert Goodwill Spalding became the initial star pitcher of the first professional sports association, cofounded baseball's National League, founded the world's greatest sporting goods empire, owned the team that became the Chicago Cubs, organized an around-the-world tour to promote baseball, broke the first players union, and crushed three rivals of the National League before retiring to San Diego. A monopolist in true Gilded Age fashion, he sought to create a bicycle trust even as he battled advocates of a baseball trust.A moralist who railed against alcohol and gambling, he sired a child with a long-time mistress. He was a man of many firsts in the fields in which he competed: the highest winning percentage as pitcher, first player to receive a percentage of gate receipts, the first player to openly wear a glove while playing (and, by virtue of his status, to make it acceptable for other players to wear gloves), the captain of the first NL champion, the founder of the first vertically integrated sporting goods firm, the first to build a chain of specialty retail stores, the first leader of the U.S. Olympic movement. This is the firstcomprehensive biography of Albert Goodwill Spalding's fascinating life, including his compulsion to put his name on every ball, racquet, discus, bicycle, football, bat, hat, and mask his company produced.

Hardback. Zustand: New. Albert Goodwill Spalding became the initial star pitcher of the first professional sports association, cofounded baseball's National League, founded the world's greatest sporting goods empire, owned the team that became the Chicago Cubs, organized an around-the-world tour to promote baseball, broke the first players union, and crushed three rivals of the National League before retiring to San Diego. A monopolist in true Gilded Age fashion, he sought to create a bicycle trust even as he battled advocates of a baseball trust.A moralist who railed against alcohol and gambling, he sired a child with a long-time mistress. He was a man of many firsts in the fields in which he competed: the highest winning percentage as pitcher, first player to receive a percentage of gate receipts, the first player to openly wear a glove while playing (and, by virtue of his status, to make it acceptable for other players to wear gloves), the captain of the first NL champion, the founder of the first vertically integrated sporting goods firm, the first to build a chain of specialty retail stores, the first leader of the U.S. Olympic movement. This is the firstcomprehensive biography of Albert Goodwill Spalding's fascinating life, including his compulsion to put his name on every ball, racquet, discus, bicycle, football, bat, hat, and mask his company produced.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback or Cased Book. Zustand: New. A League of His Own: A.G. Spalding and the Business of Baseball. Book.

Zustand: New. 2025. hardcover. . . . . .

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 400 pages. 9.00x6.00x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In.

hardcover. Zustand: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Hardback. Zustand: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New. 2025. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 400 pages. 9.00x6.00x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 400 pages. 9.00x6.00x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New.

Hardback. Zustand: New. Albert Goodwill Spalding became the initial star pitcher of the first professional sports association, cofounded baseball's National League, founded the world's greatest sporting goods empire, owned the team that became the Chicago Cubs, organized an around-the-world tour to promote baseball, broke the first players union, and crushed three rivals of the National League before retiring to San Diego. A monopolist in true Gilded Age fashion, he sought to create a bicycle trust even as he battled advocates of a baseball trust.A moralist who railed against alcohol and gambling, he sired a child with a long-time mistress. He was a man of many firsts in the fields in which he competed: the highest winning percentage as pitcher, first player to receive a percentage of gate receipts, the first player to openly wear a glove while playing (and, by virtue of his status, to make it acceptable for other players to wear gloves), the captain of the first NL champion, the founder of the first vertically integrated sporting goods firm, the first to build a chain of specialty retail stores, the first leader of the U.S. Olympic movement. This is the firstcomprehensive biography of Albert Goodwill Spalding's fascinating life, including his compulsion to put his name on every ball, racquet, discus, bicycle, football, bat, hat, and mask his company produced.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. A League of His Own tells the remarkable story of A.G. Spaldingthe pitcher, mogul, and visionary who shaped baseball and the sporting goods empire.Albert Goodwill Spalding became the initial star pitcher of the first professional sports association, cofounded baseballs National League, founded the worlds greatest sporting goods empire, owned the team that became the Chicago Cubs, organized an around-the-world tour to promote baseball, broke the first players union, and crushed three rivals of the National League before retiring to San Diego. A monopolist in true Gilded Age fashion, he sought to create a bicycle trust even as he battled advocates of a baseball trust. A moralist who railed against alcohol and gambling, he sired a child with a long-time mistress. He was a man of many firsts in the fields in which he competed: the highest winning percentage as pitcher, first player to receive a percentage of gate receipts, the first player to openly wear a glove while playing (and, by virtue of his status, to make it acceptable for other players to wear gloves), the captain of the first NL champion, the founder of the first vertically integrated sporting goods firm, the first to build a chain of specialty retail stores, the first leader of the U.S. Olympic movement. This is the first comprehensive biography of Albert Goodwill Spaldings fascinating life, including his compulsion to put his name on every ball, racquet, discus, bicycle, football, bat, hat, and mask his company produced. A comprehensive biography of Albert Goodwill Spaldings fascinating life. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorMark Stein has worked for more than three decades as a reporter and editor at The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Bloomberg News, specializing in long-form feature and investigative articles. He shared a .

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. A League of His Own tells the remarkable story of A.G. Spaldingthe pitcher, mogul, and visionary who shaped baseball and the sporting goods empire.Albert Goodwill Spalding became the initial star pitcher of the first professional sports association, cofounded baseballs National League, founded the worlds greatest sporting goods empire, owned the team that became the Chicago Cubs, organized an around-the-world tour to promote baseball, broke the first players union, and crushed three rivals of the National League before retiring to San Diego. A monopolist in true Gilded Age fashion, he sought to create a bicycle trust even as he battled advocates of a baseball trust. A moralist who railed against alcohol and gambling, he sired a child with a long-time mistress. He was a man of many firsts in the fields in which he competed: the highest winning percentage as pitcher, first player to receive a percentage of gate receipts, the first player to openly wear a glove while playing (and, by virtue of his status, to make it acceptable for other players to wear gloves), the captain of the first NL champion, the founder of the first vertically integrated sporting goods firm, the first to build a chain of specialty retail stores, the first leader of the U.S. Olympic movement. This is the first comprehensive biography of Albert Goodwill Spaldings fascinating life, including his compulsion to put his name on every ball, racquet, discus, bicycle, football, bat, hat, and mask his company produced. A comprehensive biography of Albert Goodwill Spaldings fascinating life. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A League of His Own tells the remarkable story of A.G. Spaldingthe pitcher, mogul, and visionary who shaped baseball and the sporting goods empire.Albert Goodwill Spalding became the initial star pitcher of the first professional sports association, cofounded baseball's National League, founded the world's greatest sporting goods empire, owned the team that became the Chicago Cubs, organized an around-the-world tour to promote baseball, broke the first players union, and crushed three rivals of the National League before retiring to San Diego. A monopolist in true Gilded Age fashion, he sought to create a bicycle trust even as he battled advocates of a baseball trust. A moralist who railed against alcohol and gambling, he sired a child with a long-time mistress. He was a man of many firsts in the fields in which he competed: the highest winning percentage as pitcher, first player to receive a percentage of gate receipts, the first player to openly wear a glove while playing (and, by virtue of his status, to make it acceptable for other players to wear gloves), the captain of the first NL champion, the founder of the first vertically integrated sporting goods firm, the first to build a chain of specialty retail stores, the first leader of the U.S. Olympic movement. This is the first comprehensive biography of Albert Goodwill Spalding's fascinating life, including his compulsion to put his name on every ball, racquet, discus, bicycle, football, bat, hat, and mask his company produced.