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Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the narrative follows Hal Trosky, a first baseman and team captain for the Cleveland Indians. His career spanned from the era of Babe Ruth to the end of World War II, a time dominated by legends like Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx. Despite being overshadowed by these icons, Trosky showcased remarkable talent, notably leading the American League in RBIs in 1936, illustrating his significant yet often overlooked contributions to baseball history.
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Hal Trosky, William H. Johnson
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Hal Trosky
- Subtitle
- A Baseball Biography
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William H. Johnson
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 182
- ISBN13
- 9781476666457
- Category
- Sport
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the narrative follows Hal Trosky, a first baseman and team captain for the Cleveland Indians. His career spanned from the era of Babe Ruth to the end of World War II, a time dominated by legends like Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx. Despite being overshadowed by these icons, Trosky showcased remarkable talent, notably leading the American League in RBIs in 1936, illustrating his significant yet often overlooked contributions to baseball history.