The League of Outsider Baseball: An Illustrated History of

The League of Outsider Baseball: An Illustrated History of Baseball's Forgotten Heroes

From an award-winning graphic artist and baseball historian comes a strikingly original illustrated history of baseballâ‚¬s forgotten heroes, including stars of the Negro Leagues, barnstorming teams, semi-pro leagues, foreign leagues, and famous players like Shoeless Joe Jackson, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, and Joe DiMaggio before they achieved notoriety.

From a young age, Gary Cieradkowski had a passion for baseballâ‚¬s unheralded heroes. Inspired by his father and their shared love of the sport, Cieradkowski began creating â‚¬Å“outsiderâ‚¬Â baseball cards, as a way to tell the little-known stories of baseballâ‚¬s many unsung heroesâ‚¬"alongside some of baseballâ‚¬s greatest players before they were famous. The League of Outsider Baseball is a tribute to all of those whoâ‚¬ve played the game, known and unknown.

Shining a light into the dark corners of baseball historyâ‚¬"from Mickey Mantleâ‚¬s minor league days to Negro League greats like Josh Gibson and Leon Day; to people that most never knew played the game, such as Frank Sinatra, who had his own ball club in 1940s Hollywood; bank robber John Dillinger, who was a promising shortstop and took time out between robberies to attend Cubs games; and even a few US presidentsâ‚¬"this book is a rich, visual tribute to Americaâ‚¬s pastime.

Meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated using a unique, vintage baseball-card-style, and filled with a colorful and rich cast of characters, this book is a prized collectorâ‚¬s item and will be cherished by fans of all ages.
Country USA
Brand Atria Books
Manufacturer Atria Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2015-05-05
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781476775234

Country	USA
Brand	Atria Books
Manufacturer	Atria Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
ReleaseDate	2015-05-05
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781476775234

The League of Outsider Baseball: An Illustrated History of Baseball's Forgotten Heroes

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