Shoeless Joe and Ragtime Baseball
Shoeless Joe and Ragtime Baseball by Harvey Frommer, published by Taylor Trade Publishing in April 1993, offers a detailed exploration of baseball’s past, focusing on the figure of Shoeless Joe Jackson. This edition, comprising 225 pages, delves into the complexities of Jackson’s life, portraying him as both a remarkable talent and a victim of the infamous baseball scandal that marred his career.
Readers will find a nuanced portrayal of Jackson, described as a natural athlete and an illiterate individual caught in a tumultuous era of baseball history. Frommer’s work not only highlights Jackson’s prowess on the field but also examines the broader context of the sport during challenging times. The book touches on themes of sports, recreation, and the historical significance of baseball, providing insights into the game’s evolution and its cultural impact.
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Another peek at baseball’s good old days ”or, in this case, bad old days ”by veteran sports-historian Harvey Frommer. Frommer paints Shoeless Joe as a baseball natural (“Joe Jackson hit the ball harder than any man ever to play baseball”-Ty Cobb), an illiterate hick (his table untemsils consisted of knife and fingers), and an innocent man snared by the greatest scandal in baseball history.
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