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The National Pastime, 2023

Name: The National Pastime, 2023
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Book Synopsis: Welcome to the windswept plains, lakeshores, towns, and church ballfields in the heart of the Midwest. In this issue of The National Pastime, we barnstorm through Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin, as well as several stops in Illinois, both in Chicago and in towns just a train ride away. The last time the SABR convention was in Chicago, in 2015, the focus was very much on the urban center. So when we found out SABR would be returning to Chicago for the 2023 summer convention, we wanted to broaden the horizon of the publication to see what interesting stories could be discovered if we included not just Illinois but its bordering states. SABR members responded with a plethora of tales. Some of them do concern favorite Chicago topics like beloved Bill Veeck and bedeviled Buck Weaver, and both Smiling Stan Hack and Hack Wilson, Cap Anson and Ken Holtzman, but we’ll also meet a Mexican women’s baseball team based in East Chicago (Indiana), minor league teams from Michigan City (also Indiana) and Wausau, Wisconsin, some baseball-savvy politicians (like Col. Frank Leslie Smith), a card-collecting magnate (Larry Fritsch), and hear all about the Negro Leagues teams who barnstormed through Iowa on a regular basis—often playing each other in league play.

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Experience the thrill of the baseball diamond with The National Pastime, 2023 Book! Explore the windswept plains, lakeshores, and charming towns of the Midwest as you delve into the rich history of America's favorite pastime. This issue takes you on a fascinating journey through Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, uncovering captivating stories that will leave you wanting more.

Unlike any other publication, The National Pastime, 2023 Book goes beyond the confines of major cities and delves into the heart and soul of baseball in smaller towns. Embrace the spirit of adventure as you embark on a virtual barnstorming tour, discovering intriguing tales from Chicago and neighboring states.

Delving into Chicago's incredible baseball legacy, The National Pastime, 2023 Book introduces you to iconic figures such as Bill Veeck, Buck Weaver, Stan Hack, Hack Wilson, Cap Anson, and Ken Holtzman. But that's not all! Prepare to be amazed by the story of a Mexican women's baseball team based in East Chicago, the captivating minor league teams from Michigan City and Wausau, and the fascinating intersection of baseball and politics with figures like Col. Frank Leslie Smith.

As you flip the pages, you'll be transported back to the golden era of baseball card collecting with the tale of Larry Fritsch, a true magnate in the industry. And let's not forget the legendary matchups in Iowa, where Negro Leagues teams barnstormed through on a regular basis, leaving an indelible mark on the state's baseball history.

Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the stories that shaped the Midwest's love affair with baseball. Join us on this extraordinary journey by grabbing your copy of The National Pastime, 2023 Book today. You won't be able to put it down!

Get your copy of The National Pastime, 2023 Book and relive the glory of the days gone by. Rediscover the magic that unfolds on the baseball diamond and let your imagination soar.

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