Oral history interview with Bob O'Farrell, 1963 Aug. 16.

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Oral history interview with Bob O'Farrell, 1963 Aug. 16.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48483826

Interview conducted by Larry Ritter for use in his book "The Glory of their times : the story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it". Bob O'Farrell discusses playing in the 1926 World Series (Cubs versus Yankees), with teammate/pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander. As well as playing for manger John J. McGraw, and the difficulties of being a catcher.

Sound recording: 1 sound tape reelsSound recording: 2 sound cassettes (ca. 90 min. each)Transcript: 25 leaves

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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O'Farrell, Bob, 1896-1988,

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Bob O'Farrell played for the Chicago Cubs (1915-1925, 1933, 1934), Saint Louis Cardinals (1925- 1928), New York Giants (1928- 1932), Cincinnati Reds (1934), and Chicago Cubs (1934). From the description of Oral history interview with Bob O'Farrell, 1963 Aug. 16. (National Baseball Hall of Fame). WorldCat record id: 48483826 ...

Ritter, Lawrence S.

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