Object Details
thru person
Rinsland, George
publisher
Spalding
maker
American Sports Publishing Co.
Description
Sporting goods manufacturer A.G. Spalding and Co. published a guide for every Major League baseball season from 1877-1941. Beginning in 1894 the guides were published by Spalding’s own publishing arm, The American Sports Publishing Company. Following Spalding’s acquisition of their rival AJ Reach in 1934,the 1940-1940 editions became known the Spalding-Reach Baseball Guide. Beginning in 1941, the publication became known as The Sporting News Baseball Guide.
The guide features statistical, historical and biographical information regarding Major League Baseball players, leagues and clubs, as well as advertisements for baseball equipment sold by Spalding.
Date made
1896
ID Number
CL.310547.047
accession number
310547
catalog number
310547.047
Object Name
Book
book, baseball
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6 1/2 in x 4 1/4 in x 1/2 in; 16.51 cm x 10.795 cm x 1.27 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Exhibition
Entertainment Nation
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Baseball
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1064372