Busting 'Em and Other Big League Stories

by Cobb, Ty; Wheeler, John N.; Wheeler, John N.

• ISBN13: 9780786415991
• ISBN10: 0786415991
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Pub

Summary

Published in 1914,Busting 'Emwas the first of three books credited to Ty Cobb the author. Though in fact it was ghostwritten by John N. Wheeler, who also penned Mathewson'sPitching in a Pinch,the book fascinates with its insights into Cobb as a public figure. The reader is presented Cobb's explanation of the beating incident at Hilltop Park, the Baker spiking, and his contentious relationship with teammates. His thoughts-or those he sanctioned-of umpires, his contemporaries, crowds, and strategy are also shared. This book, long out of print and increasingly hard to find, is essential reading for those who would understand Cobb's awareness of and investment in the shape of his public image.

Author Biography

Ty Cobb played major league baseball from 1905 to 1928 and is considered by many the greatest player of all time. And one of the smartest

Table of Contents

Editors' Note	1	(2)
Introduction	3	(4)
John N. Wheeler
Busting `Em	7	(16)
The Effect of Crowds on Big Leaguers	23	(13)
Sizing Up the Pitchers	36	(14)
Inside Stuff About the ``Umps''	50	(14)
Big League Bosses and Their Methods	64	(16)
Facing Tough Breaks in the Big Leagues	80	(14)
The Brainiest Men in Baseball	94	(15)
Big League Base Running	109	(14)
Making a Big League Hitter	123	(16)
Tragedies of the Diamond	139	(15)
Is Baseball a Good Profession?	154	(15)
Off the Field with the Big League Players	169	(14)
Index	183