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Johnny Temple
Cincinnati Reds leadoff hitter Johnny Temple batted over.300 three times between 1954 and 1959. A tobacco chewing, tough-talking hustler, he had a fiery disposition on the field which led many … [lees verder]
Bibb Falk
Born in Austin, Texas in 1899, Bibb August Falk was a classic stereotype of a tall Texan; a man who brimmed with confidence and played the game of baseball with a swagger. Retiring from major league … [lees verder]
King of the Bootleggers
As a pharmacist turned lawyer turned master prohibition era bootlegger, George Remus is remembered as one of the notorious figures of the American prohibition. This biography tells the story of … [lees verder]
August "Garry" Herrmann
Born in 1895 and rising up from humble beginnings in Cincinnati, August ""Garry"" Herrmann entered the murky waters of 19th century machine politics in the city serving as a trusted lieutenant to … [lees verder]
Louisville Grays Scandal of 1877
This work focuses first on the formation of the National League and the changing nature of professional baseball in the 1870s. The early seasons of the league are covered, and the author gives a … [lees verder]
Waite Hoyt
This biography of Waite Hoyt involves many great moments in baseball history, and includes some of the classic tales that Hoyt, a natural-born storyteller, would tell about his teammates. [lees verder]