When Cobb Met Wagner

Delve into the thrilling world of early 20th-century baseball with When Cobb Met Wagner by David Finoli. This engaging book, published by McFarland & Co Inc in 2011, meticulously examines the full 1909 regular season of both the Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighting the pivotal seven games of that year's World Series. In its 283 pages, each player is celebrated with comprehensive biographical sketches, giving readers insight into the figures who shaped the sport. The book is richly adorned with 60 captivating photographs and features complete team statistics, detailed box scores for every game, and informative tables documenting player acquisitions. Perfect for baseball enthusiasts and historians alike, this title not only recounts historical events but also paints a vivid picture of the fierce competition between two of baseball's legendary teams.