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The 1969 Seattle Pilots: Major League Baseball'S Oneyear Team,Used
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The Mariners Were Not Seattle'S First Major League Baseball Team. In 1937, Seattle Businessman Emil Sick Bought The City'S Failing Pacific Coast League Team, The Indians, Renamed Them The Rainiers And Constructed A New, Stateoftheart Stadium. Over The Next Few Decades, At Least Two Teamsthe Kansas City A'S And The Cleveland Indianswould Consider Relocating To Seattle, And Both Pcl President Dewey Soriano And Cleveland Indians Owner William Daly Lobbied To Bring A Major League Team To The Booming City. Their Efforts Paid Off In 1967, When Despite Shrinking Rainiers Attendance Figures, Seattle Was Awarded The Second Of Two American League Expansion Teams. For One Season1969Sick'S Stadium Became The Home Of The Seattle Pilots.From The Earliest Days Of The Franchise Through Their Final Move, This Book Tells The Story Of The First Oneyear Team In The American Or National League Since 1901 (When, Ironically, The Milwaukee Brewers Left Town After The Al'S First Year Of Majorleague Status). After A Concise Discussion Of Seattle'S Amateur And Minor League History, The Main Text Provides A Detailed Account Of The Efforts To Bring Major League Baseball To Town, The First Team Draft, The 1969 Spring Training And Regular Season, The Attempt To Save The Team, And Finally The Move To Milwaukee. Brief Interviews With Fourteen Players Round Out The Text. Tables Including A Team Roster, Final League Standings, Wins And Losses And Player Stats Are Also Provided.
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- Q: What is the book 'The 1969 Seattle Pilots: Major League Baseball's One-Year Team' about? A: This book details the history of the Seattle Pilots, the first major league baseball team in Seattle, which existed for just one season in 1969. It covers the team's inception, spring training, regular season, and eventual relocation to Milwaukee.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Kenneth Hogan.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on December 11, 2006.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 204 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in this book? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers the efforts to bring major league baseball to Seattle, the team's draft, spring training, regular season, and interviews with players, as well as tables of statistics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for baseball history enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book is a valuable resource for baseball history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in the Seattle Pilots and the history of major league baseball in Seattle.
- Q: Can I find player statistics in this book? A: Yes, the book includes tables with player statistics, team rosters, and final league standings.