"A Ball Player's Career" by Adrian C. Anson is a look back at the life of a significant baseball player and manager from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, sharing his journey in the early days of professional baseball; it recounts his beginnings in Iowa, marked by experiences with Native Americans, early mischief, and the loss of his mother. The book follows him as he grows, showing his emerging love for sports, especially baseball, before his rise to fame with the Chicago Base Ball Club. The autobiography captures his personal stories, his relationships, the origins of his passion for sports, and the evolution of baseball during its early years.
A Ball Player's Career Being the Personal Experiences and Reminiscensces of Adrian C. Anson
By Adrian C. (Adrian Constantine) Anson
Witness one man's extraordinary journey from a mischievous Iowa kid to a celebrated baseball legend as he shares the trials, triumphs, and untold stories of America's favorite pastime.
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About the AuthorAdrian Constantine Anson, nicknamed "Cap", "Pop", and "Baby" was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman. Including his time in the National Association (NA), he played a record 27 consecutive seasons. Anson was regarded as one of the greatest players of his era and one of the first superstars of the game. He spent most of his career with the Chicago Cubs franchise, serving as the club's manager, first baseman and, later in his tenure, minority owner. He led the team to six National League pennants in the 1880s. Anson was one of baseball's first great hitters, and probably the first to tally over 3,000 career hits. In addition to being a star player, he innovated managerial tactics such as signals between players and the rotation of pitchers.
Adrian Constantine Anson, nicknamed "Cap", "Pop", and "Baby" was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman. Including his time in the National Association (NA), he played a record 27 consecutive seasons. Anson was regarded as one of the greatest players of his era and one of the first superstars of the game. He spent most of his career with the Chicago Cubs franchise, serving as the club's manager, first baseman and, later in his tenure, minority owner. He led the team to six National League pennants in the 1880s. Anson was one of baseball's first great hitters, and probably the first to tally over 3,000 career hits. In addition to being a star player, he innovated managerial tactics such as signals between players and the rotation of pitchers.
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