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Covering over 80 years of America's favorite pastime, Baseball in Detroit 1886-1968 takes fans back to the glory days of Ty Cobb in the early 20th century and follows the progress of the Detroit Tigers. From the three-time pennant winners of this century's first decade to the last real championship team of 1968, Detroiters have flocked to see their team play, win or lose. The fact that they have played at the same intersection of town for over a century is a tribute to the pride and loyalty that each has shown for the other. It could be said that no other baseball franchise has such a close relationship with its constituency. This relationship is clearly shown in a fascinating photographic collection, and sports fans everywhere will appreciate this candid glimpse into our nation's favorite game. As we approach the next millennium, a new stadium is under construction for this historic team. It, too, will be the place of legends, where great players and fans will create another glorious 100 years of baseball history in Detroit. The American League, to which the Detroit Tigers belong as charter members, is fast approaching its own centennial.

Showcasing two influential decades of home runs, stolen bases, and national heroes, David Lee Poremba invites us to take an in-depth look back through the history of baseball in The American League: The Early Years. Poremba has collected over 200 images and captions in this new volume that documents the fledgling American League and its charismatic teams, from its creation in 1901 to its lively rebirth as America's Pastime in 1920. Founded nearly a century ago when Western League President Ban Johnson renamed the circuit in 1900, the American League defied the norm. Amidst the struggles to name a National League president and the expiration of the National Agreement which governed the baseball world, Johnson leapt into open competition for players and fans. Seen in this extensive photographic collection are the historic players lured away from the National League and into the higher paying American League, including Ty Cobb, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, "Wee" Willie Keeler, Cy Young, Nap Lajoie, and many others. With the introduction of the cork-centered baseball in 1910 and the advent of the Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth, the game of baseball would change forever.

On July 24, 1701, Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac claimed the wilderness overlooking the Detroit River in the name of Louis XIV, marking the beginning of Detroit's rich history. Over 300 years, the city has evolved into a unique blend of diverse cultures, including American Indian, French, British, and various immigrant communities. This narrative chronicles the major events that transformed Detroit from a small French fur-trading post into a significant urban center. Through engaging text and imagery, readers witness the early struggles against raiding tribes and the political and military conflicts between colonial French, English, and later American interests. Detroit played a crucial role in shaping the United States' economic and industrial landscape during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, becoming a hub for mass production in both civilian and military sectors. This visual history highlights Detroit's rapid growth against significant events such as the devastating fire of 1805, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and both world wars, showcasing the city's resilience and pioneering spirit throughout its storied past.