The Summer of Beer and Whiskey
How Brewers, Barkeeps, Rowdies, Immigrants, and a Wild Pennant Fight Made Baseball America's Game
Book • 2023
In 'The Summer of Beer and Whiskey', Edward Achorn vividly recounts the story of Chris von der Ahe and other figures who transformed baseball by creating the American Association, a league backed by brewers and distillers.
This league introduced innovations like Sunday games and cheap tickets, drawing large crowds and making baseball accessible to all classes.
The book explores the colorful characters and events that shaped the sport during this pivotal period.
This league introduced innovations like Sunday games and cheap tickets, drawing large crowds and making baseball accessible to all classes.
The book explores the colorful characters and events that shaped the sport during this pivotal period.
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