Tim Keefe: A Biography of the Hall of Fame Pitcher and Player-Rights Advocate

by Charlie Bevis

One of the greatest pitchers of the 19th century, Tim Keefe (1857-1933) was an ardent believer in the artisan work ethic that was becoming outmoded in burgeoning industrial America. A master craftsman, he compiled 342 career victories during his 14-season Major League career while adapting to numerous changes in pitching rules during the 1880s. Known as a strategic pitcher, he outsmarted batters, particularly with his change-of-pace pitch. He...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786496657
• ISBN13: 9780786496655
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher