Of Tribes and Tribulations: The Early Decades of the Cleveland Indians by James

Description: Of Tribes and Tribulations by James E. Odenkirk "This meticulously researched history covers the Cleveland Indians first six decades, from its minor league origins at the end of the 19th century to the dismantling of its 1954 World Series club. It is a story of unforgettable players, frustrated hopes, and two glorious victories that fed a citys unwavering devotion to its team"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A comprehensive history of the Cleveland Indians over eight decades, the franchise joined the American League in 1904, as one of four charter members. From the early beginning, 1869, Cleveland played in professional leagues on and off until 1901. The first chapter describes these early years, including name changes and the building of League Park in 1891, the first professional park specifically devoted to baseball. Nickname changes were frequent until 1915 when the team was named the Indians.After 1901, the reader is provided with a chronological and anecdotal history of the team until 1956. Highlights include the careers of Nap Lajoie and Addie Joss, ownership changes, 1920 World Championship led by manager Tris Speaker, and the on-the-field death of second baseman Ray Chapman.With the Alva Bradley ownership for nineteen years (1927-46), fans experienced a variety of pennant races under a plethora of managers, none resulting in a pennant. The best opportunity occurred in 1940 when the infamous ""Crybaby"" team failed to win the pennant. After World War II, the franchise experienced the most exciting and successful decade in Tribe history (1946-1955). This charge was led by the indescribable Bill Veeck, boy-manager Lou Boudreau, and Larry Doby, the first black player in the American League. The result was record-breaking attendance records and a World Championship in 1948.Success continued until 1955 under the leadership of general manager Hank Greenberg and manager Al Lopez, highlighted by a record-breaking 111 victories and a pennant in 1954. The epilogue describes the near demise of the franchise in subsequent decades (1957-1994). Author Biography James E. Odenkirk is professor emeritus at Arizona State University. He lives splits his time between Chandler, Arizona and Boise, Idaho. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPreface1. Nineteenth Century Baseball in Cleveland2. The Clevelanders and the American League3. A "Dunn" Deal, Then Tragedy and Triumph4. The Roaring Twenties and New Ownership5. Filling Up the Tribe Managers Graveyard6. The Tumultuous Tenure of Oscar Vitt7. Tempest in a Teepee8. Boy Manager, Bradley and the Burrhead9. The Cleveland Franchise Takes on a New Look10. Team Integration and the Glory Years11. The Indians Greatest Season Since 192012. A Second World Championship and the End of the Veeck Era13. An Indians Summer, Then Forty Years of WinterEpilogueChapter NotesBibliographyIndex Review "Offers a unique perspective... Odenkirk does an admirable job of conveying not only the early history of the Indians but what that history has meant to Clevelanders...his personal approach to history thus gives his writing a certain timelessness"—Nine; "Odenkirks history deftly combines his personal remembrances with the meticulous research and discerning analysis of a scholar to produce an authoritative and entertaining history."—Larry Gerlach, emeritus professor at the University of Utah and the author of Men in Blue; "A veritable trip tik through the long and exceedingly interesting history of baseball in Cleveland. Not only Indians fans but all fans of the game will enjoy hitching a ride."—Rick Huhn, author of The Chalmers Race: Ty Cobb, Napoleon Lajoie, and the Controversial 1910 Batting Title That Became a National Obsession; "A scholarly and well-researched history, Odenkirks book will rank with the best in succinctly describing the thrills and disappointments of Tribe baseball in the twentieth century."—Russell Schneider, sportswriter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and author of The Cleveland Indians Encyclopedia. Review Quote "Offers a unique perspective... Odenkirk does an admirable job of conveying not only the early history of the Indians but what that history has meant to Clevelanders...his personal approach to history thus gives his writing a certain timelessness"-- Nine ; "Odenkirks history deftly combines his personal remembrances with the meticulous research and discerning analysis of a scholar to produce an authoritative and entertaining history."--Larry Gerlach, emeritus professor at the University of Utah and the author of Men in Blue ; "A veritable trip tik through the long and exceedingly interesting history of baseball in Cleveland. Not only Indians fans but all fans of the game will enjoy hitching a ride."--Rick Huhn, author of The Chalmers Race: Ty Cobb, Napoleon Lajoie, and the Controversial 1910 Batting Title That Became a National Obsession ; "A scholarly and well-researched history, Odenkirks book will rank with the best in succinctly describing the thrills and disappointments of Tribe baseball in the twentieth century."--Russell Schneider, sportswriter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and author of The Cleveland Indians Encyclopedia . Details ISBN0786479833 Author James E. Odenkirk Short Title OF TRIBES & TRIBULATIONS THE E Language English ISBN-10 0786479833 ISBN-13 9780786479832 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1928 Year 2015 Subtitle The Early Decades of the Cleveland Indians Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-05-29 NZ Release Date 2015-05-29 UK Release Date 2015-05-29 Pages 316 Publication Date 2015-05-30 DEWEY 796.357640977132 Illustrations 28 photographs Audience General US Release Date 2015-05-30 Audience Age 18 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161600063;

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