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Ford Frick is best known as the baseball commissioner who put the “asterisk” next to Roger Maris's record. But his tenure as commissioner carried the game through its most pivotal changes. This biography of Frick, whose approach to his work sparked lively debate about the commissioner's role, provides a detailed narrative of his career and the events and characters of mid-20th century baseball.

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This excellent book needs no asterisk. It's a fascinating story of one of baseball's most interesting and influential men. John Carvalho's book will give baseball a fans a deeper appreciation of an uncommon man and a better understanding of the game's history."" - Jonathan Eig, author of Luckiest Man and Opening Day.

Frick Baseballs Third Commissioner

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786495320, 978-0786495320
      ISBN10: 0786495324

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Ford Frick is best known as the baseball commissioner who put the “asterisk” next to Roger Maris's record. But his tenure as commissioner carried the game through its most pivotal changes. This biography of Frick, whose approach to his work sparked lively debate about the commissioner's role, provides a detailed narrative of his career and the events and characters of mid-20th century baseball.

      Trade Review
      This excellent book needs no asterisk. It's a fascinating story of one of baseball's most interesting and influential men. John Carvalho's book will give baseball a fans a deeper appreciation of an uncommon man and a better understanding of the game's history."" - Jonathan Eig, author of Luckiest Man and Opening Day.

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