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John Tortes Chief Meyers

By Young, William A.

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John Tortes Chief Meyers

By Young, William A.

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One of major league baseball's first Native American stars, John Tortes "Chief" Meyers (1880-1971) was the hard-hitting, award-winning catcher for John McGraw's New York Giants from 1908 to 1915 and later for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He appeared in four World Series and remains heralded for his role as the trusted battery mate of legendary pitcher Christy Mathewson. Unlike other Native American players who eschewed their tribal identities to escape prejudice, Meyers--a member of the Santa Rosa Band of the Cahuilla Tribe of California--remained proud of his heritage and become a tribal leader after his major league career. This first full biography explores John Tortes Meyers's Cahuilla roots and early life, his year at Dartmouth College, his outstanding baseball career, his life after baseball, and his remarkable legacy to both baseball and the Native American community.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
258
Release Date:
2012-06-25
Publication Date:
2012-06-25
Publisher:
McFarland and Company, Inc.
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0786468017
ISBN13:
9780786468010
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
424 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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