Baseball Barnstorming and Exhibition Games, 1901-1962: A History of Off-Season Major League Play

by Thomas Barthel

Until 1947, professional ball players were paid only from opening day to season's end. Even during the season, a lot of their expenses came out of their own pockets. Even the best-paid players had trouble making ends meet. One answer to their money woes was barnstorming--tours out of season. Cities lacking their own major league teams were happy to host big-league players for such events, as well as for special exhibition games whose proceeds...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786428112
• ISBN13: 9780786428113
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 283 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher