1888 John Montgomery Ward book- “Baseball-How to Become a Player”- 1st Edition
USD 6350.00 USD
Specifications
| Binding | Softcover, Wraps |
| Place Of Publication | Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Subject | Sports & Recreation |
| Original/Facsimile | Original |
| Year Printed | 1888 |
| Language | English |
| Special Attributes | 1st Edition |
| Author | John |
| Region | North America |
| Topic | Baseball |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
149 pages--. In 1884 he injured his right arm while sliding and taught himself to throw left handed so he could still play, although not as a pitcher. He is credited with inventing the curve ball and being the instigator of the raised pitcher's mound.
