Johnny Kling: A Baseball Biography

by Gil Bogen

In the view of contemporary players and sportswriters, Chicago Cub Johnny Kling was one of the greatest catchers of all time. A strong batter, Kling was even better behind the plate, where his strong arm, quick reactions, and even his chatter harried the opposition. He was by all accounts an indispensable part of Cubs teams that won four National League pennants and two World Series titles between 1906 and 1910. Yet today he is remembered by historians...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786424141
• ISBN13: 9780786424146
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher