Dean of Umpires: A Biography of Bill McGowan, 1896-1954

by Bob Luke

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Hall of Fame umpire Bill McGowan controlled the field of play as much with his personality as with the rulebook; his respected 30-year career, including 2,532 consecutive games, was among the longest in baseball history. McGowan was the home plate umpire in the first-ever American League pennant playoff game, Cleveland versus Boston in 1948. Famous for his sense of humor, great dramatics, and wild gestures, he was known to turn a strike into a...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0786421363

ISBN13:9780786421367

Release Date:July 2005

Publisher:McFarland & Company

Length:223 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Baseball Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Education & Reference Miscellaneous Reference Sports & Outdoors Sports & Recreation

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