Deaf Players in Major League Baseball: A History, 1883 to the Present

by R.A.R. Edwards

The first deaf baseball player joined the pro ranks in 1883. By 1901, four played in the major leagues, most notably outfielder William "Dummy" Hoy and pitcher Luther "Dummy" Taylor. Along the way, deaf players developed a distinctive approach, bringing visual acuity and sign language to the sport. They crossed paths with other pioneers, including Moses Fleetwood Walker and Jackie Robinson.

This book recounts their great moments in the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 147667017X
• ISBN13: 9781476670171
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher