Items related to Philadelphia Athletics
Synopsis
In October 1954, the Philadelphia Athletics relocated to Kansas City, putting an end to more than a half-century of American League baseball in the City of Brotherly Love. However, of all the professional sports teams ever to play in the city, Connie Mack's Athletics remain the most successful-and frustrating. Their five World Series titles and nine pennants were balanced with seventeen last-place finishes. Mack's 3,776 victories as a manager were only exceeded by the 4,025 defeats he suffered-still a record for most losses by a single manager. In The Philadelphia Athletics, author William C. Kashatus tells the story of Connie Mack's talented and comedic team. Eighteen Philadelphia Athletics are enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, including players as famous as Ty Cobb, Mickey Cochrane, Eddie Collins, Jimmie Foxx, and Lefty Grove and as colorful as Rube Waddell, Chief Bender, and Al Simmons. From the early days of the American League, when the Athletics were ridiculed as the "White Elephants," through the glory years and their final decade in Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Athletics tells the poignant story of a manager and team who were among the greatest of all time.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
William C. Kashatus works for the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where he curated the exhibition Baseball's White Elephants: Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics. A regular contributor to the Philadelphia Daily News, he is also the author of several baseball books, including One-Armed Wonder: Pete Gray, Wartime Baseball and the American Dream; Mike Schmidt; Connie Mack's '29 Triumph; and Diamonds in the Coalfields.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherArcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1531607411
- ISBN 13 9781531607418
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages98
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 25.13
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Philadelphia Athletics
Published by
Arcadia Publishing Library Editi, 2002
ISBN 10: 1531607411
ISBN 13: 9781531607418
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # mon0002278105
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Philadelphia Athletics (Hardback or Cased Book)
Published by
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions 10/9/2002, 2002
ISBN 10: 1531607411
ISBN 13: 9781531607418
New
Hardcover
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: NEW. Philadelphia Athletics 0.79. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781531607418
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
Philadelphia Athletics
Published by
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2002
ISBN 10: 1531607411
ISBN 13: 9781531607418
New
Hardcover
Seller: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: NEW. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9781531607418
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Philadelphia Athletics
Published by
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2002
ISBN 10: 1531607411
ISBN 13: 9781531607418
New
Hardcover
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: NEW. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Mar2716030341809
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Philadelphia Athletics
Published by
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2002
ISBN 10: 1531607411
ISBN 13: 9781531607418
New
Hardcover
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L1-9781531607418
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Philadelphia Athletics
Published by
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2002
ISBN 10: 1531607411
ISBN 13: 9781531607418
New
Hardcover
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L1-9781531607418
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Philadelphia Athletics
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: NEW. Special order direct from the distributor. Seller Inventory # ING9781531607418
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Philadelphia Athletics
Published by
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2002
ISBN 10: 1531607411
ISBN 13: 9781531607418
New
Hardcover
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: NEW. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9781531607418_lsuk
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Philadelphia Athletics
Published by
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2002
ISBN 10: 1531607411
ISBN 13: 9781531607418
New
Hardcover
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9781531607418
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Philadelphia Athletics
Published by
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2002
ISBN 10: 1531607411
ISBN 13: 9781531607418
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Byrd Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. In Used Condition. Seller Inventory # Ubyused1531607411
Quantity: 1 available