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Baseball began as a schoolyard game, brought to America by the colonists. It evolved rapidly over the second half of the nineteenth century, with innovations and rule changes continuing throughout the twentieth century and into the modern era. But why and how did these changes take place? In Strike Four: The Evolution of Baseball, Richard Hershberger examines the national pastime's development, from the reasoning behind new rules and innovations to the consequences of these changes--both intended and unintended--that often led to a new round of modifications. Topics examined include the dropped third strike, foul territory, nine innings, tagging up, balls and strikes, tie games, equipment, the infield fly rule, and many more. Ultimately, this book provides the reader with a narrative history of how baseball evolved from an informal folk game to the sport played in ballparks around the world today. As such, Strike Four is a wonderful reference for sports fans and historians of all generations.

ISBN-13

9781538121146

ISBN-10

153812114X

Weight

1.35 Pounds

Dimensions

6.14 x 1.18 x 9.30 In

List Price

$45.00

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

320 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published On

2019-03-08



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