Rhode Island Baseball: The Early Years

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The book explores the remarkable contributions of Rhode Island to baseball, featuring stories of legendary players like Nap Lajoie and lesser-known teams such as the OSRC. It highlights extraordinary events, including Gabby Hartnett's world record for catching a baseball from a blimp. Readers will be transported to a time when the game was played barehanded, revealing the state's significant yet often overlooked impact on America's favorite pastime.