
Tale of Four Cities
The 1889 baseball season is unique in the history of baseball. Both leagues--the veteran National League and the upstart American Association--featured thrilling pennant races that were not decided until the final day of the season. There was excitement off the field as well; the players'' union (known then as "the Brotherhood") sowed the seeds of the most ambitious player revolt in baseball hi...
The 1889 baseball season is unique in the history of baseball. Both leagues--the veteran National League and the upstart American Association--featured thrilling pennant races that were not decided until the final day of the season. There was excitement off the field as well; the players'' union (known then as "the Brotherhood") sowed the seeds of the most ambitious player revolt in baseball hi...