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Scarce Autobiography of Baseball Pioneer and Hall of Fame Player Cap Anson (HoF).
Lot 310. Scarce Autobiography of Baseball Pioneer and Hall of Fame Player Cap Anson (HoF). The Hall of Fame first baseman didn’t spare any words in creating a title for his book: “A Ball Player’s Career: Being the Personal Experiences and Reminiscences of Adrian C. Anson, Late Manager and Captain of the Chicago Baseball Club.” First edition hardback, 1900, from Era Publishing. Vg boards with an ex-m interior. Baseball’s first real superstar, Anson was controversial too. This book provides interesting insights on his view of the game and life. In a 22-season career, he collected 3,012 hits, drove in 1,880 runs and batted .331. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1939.
Winning Bid $248.
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