Roger Bresnahan began his major league baseball career in 1897 as an 18-year-old pitcher and ended it in 1915 as a catcher, after famously introducing shin guards for the position. He was so widely admired that the Baseball Hall of Fame awarded him a plaque only six years after it opened. He played every position, coached, and managed. He survived a near-fatal accident on the field and, as a first responder, helped save lives during the aftermath of a horrific railroad crash. He was later principal owner and president of the Toledo American Association franchise for eight years.
This first-ever biography, based on many years of research, covers Bresnahan's entire life and playing career as it intersected with American history.
By:
John R. Husman Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 6mm
ISBN:9781476694665 ISBN 10: 1476694664 Pages: 120 Publication Date:25 June 2024 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
John R. Husman is the Toledo Mud Hens Team Historian and has been a member of the Society for American Baseball Research since 1982. He lives in Sylvania, Ohio.