Oral history interview with George Gibson, 1963 Aug. 20, 1965 Jan. 29.

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Oral history interview with George Gibson, 1963 Aug. 20, 1965 Jan. 29.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48483828

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". George Gibson discusses the responsibilities of being a catcher. His salary/waiver prices from 1909 to 1916, including the relationship with Pittsburgh manager Barney Dreyfuss. Followed by how he became a big league manager

Sound recording: 5 sound tape reelsSound recording: 7 sound cassettes (ca. 90 min. each)

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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Ritter, Lawrence S.

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Gibson, George, 1880-1967,

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George Gibson played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1905-1916), and the New York Giants (1917-1918). Upon retiring, he coached for the Pittsburgh Piartes (1920-1922, 1932, 1933), and the Chicago Cubs (1925). From the description of Oral history interview with George Gibson, 1963 Aug. 20, 1965 Jan. 29. (National Baseball Hall of Fame). WorldCat record id: 48483828 ...