The Stars Shone on Philadelphia: The 1934 Negro National League Champions by Bush, Frederick C.
The Stars Shone on Philadelphia: The 1934 Negro National League Champions by Bush, Frederick C.

The Stars Shone on Philadelphia: The 1934 Negro National League Champions

In 1934, Ed Bolden's Philadelphia Stars joined the new Negro National League II (NNL2), which had been...
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Author: Frederick C. Bush
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Language: English
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The Stars Shone on Philadelphia: The 1934 Negro National League Champions by Bush, Frederick C.

The Stars Shone on Philadelphia: The 1934 Negro National League Champions

$64.57
The Stars Shone on Philadelphia: The 1934 Negro National League Champions by Bush, Frederick C.

The Stars Shone on Philadelphia: The 1934 Negro National League Champions

$64.57
Author: Frederick C. Bush
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description

In 1934, Ed Bolden's Philadelphia Stars joined the new Negro National League II (NNL2), which had been founded one year earlier. After fending off their intrastate-rivals, the Pittsburgh Crawfords, the Stars claimed the NNL2's second-half championship and faced the first-half champions for the title. They defeated the Chicago American Giants to claim the NNL2 crown.


Over two dozen SABR members researched the Stars' history for this book, which includes biographies of as many of the team's players as possible, even those who participated in only a single game. The 1934 Stars featured future Hall of Famers Raleigh "Biz" Mackey and Jud Wilson; stalwarts like Phil Cockrell, Webster McDonald, and Chaney White; shooting star Stewart "Slim" Jones; and temporary fill-ins like Frederick Coleman and Clifford "Whip" Irons.


Majority owner Ed Bolden, a vital figure in the history of Philadelphia baseball, and minority owner/booking agent Eddie Gottlieb-who is better known to basketball fans-are both featured, as well, along with the history of the Stars' home ballpark in 1934, Passon Field, named after another prominent local baseball entrepreneur. Also included is a complete season timeline, articles about select games such as the epic September 9 Satchel Paige-Slim Jones pitching duel at Yankee Stadium, and a comprehensive write-up of the NNL2 championship series complete this portrait of the 1934 title-winning team.



Author: Frederick C. Bush
Publisher: Society for American Baseball Research
Published: 07/28/2023
Pages: 242
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9781960819055

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