Baseball in Broome County

by Michael J. McCann and Marvin A. Cohen

Book Overview

Throughout the years, scores of players have polished their skills in Broome County with the Crickets, the Bingos, the Triplets, and today's Binghamton Mets. Professional baseball began in the area in 1871, and the highlights came quickly. The early stars included an eighteen-year-old future Hall of Famer, Montgomery Ward; the first known black player in professional baseball, Bud Fowler; and Hall of Famer "Wee Willie" Keeler.

By 1923, the Triplets...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738534846
• ISBN13: 9780738534848
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.7" x 9.2"