Fifty-nine in '84: Old Hoss Radbourn, Barehanded Baseball, and the Greatest Season a Pitcher Ever Had – A Dramatic Narrative History of Legendary Players and Brutal 19th Century Sports
Edward Achorn explores Old Hoss Radbourn’s remarkable 1884 baseball season in this dramatic narrative history. Set against the rugged world of barehanded 19th-century baseball, the book examines legendary players, brutal sporting conditions, and the extraordinary achievement that made the season unforgettable.
About This Book
Fifty-nine in ’84 is a dramatic narrative history of 19th-century baseball.
Edward Achorn focuses on Old Hoss Radbourn and a season remembered for its extraordinary pitching achievement.
The book explores barehanded baseball, legendary players, and the demanding character of early professional sports.
It offers a vivid look at a formative era in baseball history and the athletes who defined it.
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