Standing the Gaff: The Life and Hard Times of a Minor League Umpire
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Harry "Steamboat" Johnson brought to early baseball great integrity and a pugnacious style. Toughness--being able to "stand the gaff"--was essential during his long career afs an umpire. From 1909 to 1935 Johnson umpired in exhibition games and minor leagues (except for the 1914 season in the National League) from Los Angeles to Toronto. When fans screamed "Kill the umpire!" he responded he'd rather die on a baseball field than anywhere else. With...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:080327579X
ISBN13:9780803275799
Release Date:January 1994
Publisher:Bison Books
Length:148 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.4" x 8.0"
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