Labor and Capital in 19th Century Baseball
In the late 19th century, baseball players broke from the established leagues and organized their own Players'' League. They believed that this rival organization would make wages subject to market conditions and give players more mastery over their careers and industry. Although the league lasted only one year, it was a significant attempt by skilled workers to break from an established monopo...
In the late 19th century, baseball players broke from the established leagues and organized their own Players'' League. They believed that this rival organization would make wages subject to market conditions and give players more mastery over their careers and industry. Although the league lasted only one year, it was a significant attempt by skilled workers to break from an established monopo...
