Ewell blackwell (4 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Hardcover edition. (baseball, field sport ) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.…

Famed pitcher who debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 1942, playing also for the New York Yankees and Kansas City Athletics before retiring in 1955. Bold "Best Wishes / Ewell Blackwell," irregular 2¼" X 1¼" blue slip, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1960]. Very good. Tape stain along top and bottom edge, touching couple letters of inscription and last few letters of last name. Rather attractive despite flaw.…

Gebunden. Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near fine. First Edition. Octavo, [1], 25pp. Illustrated hardcover. This book is from the Barnes All-Star Library. Illustrated endpapers, with the career box scores of Blackwell. Light shelf wear to covers, internally fine. This copy is signed on the front cover in blue pen by Ewell Blackwell. Ewell Blackwell (1922-1996) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball, best known for his time with the Cincinnati Reds, where he debuted at age 19 in 1942 before his career was interrupted by World War II service in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. After returning to the Reds in 1946, Blackwell became one of the era's most dominant pitchers, earning six consecutive All-Star selections from 1946-1951 and leading the National League in wins and strikeouts in 1947, a season in which he pitched a no-hitter and won 16 straight games. Nicknamed "The Whip" for his unusual sidearm delivery, he also played briefly for the New York Yankees (1952-1953), winning a World Series, and finished his career with the Kansas City Athletics in 1955. The first edition of Ewell Blackwell: The Whip, by Lou Smith, signed by Major League pitcher, Ewell Blackwell. (illustrator). Signed.…