As a young man living in the Anthracite coal region of
Pennsylvania, it seemed Ed Walsh's course in life was set. But he
emerged from the hardscrabble life of the mines to become one of
the Deadball Era's greatest pitchers, winning fame, world
championships, and eventually induction to the Hall of Fame. This
biography closely describes Walsh's life and 14-year playing
career, with special discussion of the spitball, a pitch that
profoundly affected his fortunes????????????and ultimately his arm.
The years 1905????????????1911 are explored in depth, especially
his contributions to the 1906 world champion White Sox and his
prominent role in the now-famous 1908 pennant race. Chapters are
also devoted to his holdout in 1909, the athletic careers of his
sons Bob and Ed, and his repeated attempts at comebacks after his
arm injury.
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