The Beer and Whiskey League: The Illustrated History of the American Association, Baseball's Renegade Major League
by David Nemec
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Although the American Association lasted only a decade, from 1882 to 1891, it rewrote the playbook on baseball, establishing many of the conventions we still honor. Writer David Nemec and photographer Mark Rucker have put together a book that vividly tells the Association's story, and sets a new standard for books on baseball in the 19th century. In 1882, baseball was controlled by the owners of the six teams in the National League. In keeping with the morals of the day, Sunday games were show more forbidden, liquor wasn't sold at parks, and admission was kept high to keep out the "common element." Baseball was a gentleman's game. Then came the American Association, the "Beer and Whisky League." Baseball would never be the same. True to its nickname, the league ushered in the most freewheeling years of baseball, challenging the National League's hold on the nation's pastime, cutting admission in half, playing Sundays, selling liquor in its ballparks, and fielding exceptional players. This is the first comprehensive look at the American Association. Meticulously researched, this lively history is complemented by over 200 rare photographs, most never before published. For the many fans of baseball, THE BEER AND WHISKY LEAGUE will be as essential as a well-oiled mitt. show lessTags
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It's likely that no one knows more about 1880s baseball than David Nemec, and the American Association is given fine treatment here.
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David Nemec is the author of The Great Encyclopedia of Nineteenth Century Major League Baseball, The Beer and Whisky League, The Complete Book of Forfeited and Successfully Protested Major League Games, Early Dreams, Major League Baseball Profiles: 1871-1900, and many other works on baseball. Nemec has won numerous SABR national baseball trivia show more contests. He currently lives in Laguna Woods, California. show less
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- Sports and Leisure, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
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- 796.357640973 — Arts & recreation Sports, games & entertainment Athletic and outdoor sports and games Ball sports Ball and stick sports Baseball By Type or Level Professional By Region United States
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- GV875.A57 N46 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Sports Ball games: Baseball, football, golf, etc.
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