1888 John Montgomery Ward book- “Baseball-How to Become a Player”- 1st Edition

1888 John Montgomery Ward book- “Baseball-How to Become a Player”- 1st Edition

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Specifications

BindingSoftcover, Wraps
Place Of PublicationPhiladelphia, Pa.
SubjectSports & Recreation
Original/FacsimileOriginal
Year Printed1888
LanguageEnglish
Special Attributes1st Edition
AuthorJohn
RegionNorth America
TopicBaseball
Country/Region Of ManufactureUnited 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.

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