Tales from the Deadball Era

The Deadball Era (1901-1920) was a captivating period in baseball marked by a mix of excitement, corruption, and camaraderie. Despite widespread cheating, game-fixing, and violence, fans and players also experienced moments of levity, kindness, and entertainment through unique traditions and playful "joke games." Mark Halfon explores the tactics, struggles, and personalities that defined this dynamic and tumultuous era in baseball history.