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The Grand Old Man Of Baseball: Connie Mack In His Final Years, 19321956,New
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In The Grand Old Man of Baseball, Norman L. Macht chronicles Connie Macks tumultuous final two decades in baseball. After Mack had built one of baseballs greatest teams, the 192931 Philadelphia Athletics, the Depression that followed the stock market crash fundamentally reshaped Macks legacy as his team struggled on the field and at the gate. Among the challenges Mack faced: a sharp drop in attendance that forced him to sell his star players; the rise of the farm system, which he was slow to adopt; the opposition of other owners to night games, which he favored; the postwar integration of baseball, which he initially opposed; a split between the teams heirs (Macks sons Roy and Earle on one side, their half brother Connie Jr. on the other) that tore apart the family and forced Mack to chooseunwiselybetween them; and, finally, the disastrous 195154 seasons in which Roy and Earle ran the club to the brink of bankruptcy.By now aged and mentally infirm, Mack watched in bewilderment as the business he had built fell apart. Broke and in debt, Roy and Earle feuded over the sale of the team. In a neverbeforerevealed series of maneuvers, Roy doublecrossed his father and brother and the team was sold and moved to Kansas City in 1954.In Machts third volume of his trilogy on Mack, he describes the physical, mental, and financial decline of Macks final years, which unfortunately became a classic American tragedy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Grand Old Man of Baseball'? A: The book chronicles Connie Mack’s final two decades in baseball, detailing his challenges and the decline of his legacy during that period.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Grand Old Man of Baseball' is Norman L. Macht.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 672 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 1, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of baseball history? A: Yes, the book provides an in-depth look at Connie Mack's life and the changes in baseball during his later years, making it suitable for fans of baseball history.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include Mack’s management challenges, family disputes, the impact of the Great Depression on baseball, and the evolution of the sport.
- Q: Can this book be considered a biography? A: Yes, it is categorized under Biographies & Memoirs, focusing on the life of Connie Mack.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: What challenges did Connie Mack face in his later years? A: Mack faced challenges such as declining attendance, family conflicts, financial struggles, and resistance to changes in baseball.