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Jews and Baseball

Volume 1, Entering the American Mainstream, 1871-1948

by Burton A. Boxerman
Benita W. Boxerman
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Long before Hank Greenberg earned recognition as baseball's greatest Jewish player, Jews had developed a unique, and very close, relationship with the American pastime. In the late nineteenth century, as both the American Jewish population and baseball's popularity grew rapidly, baseball became an avenue by which Jewish immigrants could assimilate into American culture. Beyond the men (and, later, women) on the field, in the dugout, and at the front office, the Jewish community produced a huge base of fans and students of the game. This important book examines the interrelated histories of baseball and American Jews to 1948—the year Israel was established, the first full season that both major leagues were integrated, and the summer that Hank Greenberg retired. Covered are the many players, from Pike to Greenberg, as well as the managers, owners, executives, writers, statisticians, manufacturers and others who helped forge a bond between baseball and an emerging Jewish culture in America. Key reasons for baseball's early appeal to Jews are examined, including cultural assimilation, rebellion against perceived Old World sensibilities, and intellectual and philosophical ties to existing Jewish traditions. The authors also clearly demonstrate how both Jews and baseball have benefited from their relationship.

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    October 10, 2014

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      • ISBN: 9781476605142

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      • ISBN: 9781476605142

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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      February 1, 2007
      From the time when immigrant families saw baseball as a means of becoming recognizably American, the Jewish love affair with the game has never really abated. In thematic chapters with a continuing narative flow, the authors cover both the brilliant stars (e.g., Hank Greenberg) and the obscure players. Just as important, they tell the stories of sports writers, coaches, executives and team owners, manufacturers, etc. The first of two projected volumes and a good addition to large baseball collections.

      Copyright 2007 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2007
      Adult/High School-This volume traces the interrelated histories of baseball and American Jews, from Lipman Pike, who, in 1867, became the first Jewish professional baseball player, to the 1930s'40s Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg. The authors cover all major league Jewish players, even those who appeared in only one or two games. They pay equal attention to Jewish owners, managers, sportswriters, statisticians, umpires, manufacturers, and anyone else who influenced the relationship between the culture and the sport. As a consequence, the Boxermans examine the significant role baseball played in Jewish acculturation, as well as the rift it helped forge between first- and second-generation Jews. They also pay close attention to the anti-Semitism endured by the majority of Jewish ballplayers. Many intriguing stories are here, including the profile of catcher Moe Berg, a polyglot intellectual, graduate of Princeton and Columbia Law School, and American spy in Italy during World War II (and previously in Japan). There is also the story of Albert "Dolly" Stark, a universally well-liked and admired umpire who found himself just too sensitive and too lonely to remain in the major leagues. Numerous black-and-white photos and an extensive bibliography and notes are included. A thorough and worthy contribution to collections where baseball books are popular."Robert Saunderson, Berkeley Public Library, CA"

      Copyright 2007 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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