Oral history interview with Edd Roush, 1964 Jan. 29.

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Oral history interview with Edd Roush, 1964 Jan. 29.

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". Edd Roush discusses the 1919 World Series (White Sox vs. Reds), and rumors about gambling. Followed by an analysis of his genaral career history, and comments about playing for John J. McGraw and the New York Giants.

Sound recording: 2 sound tape reelsSound recording: 4 sound cassettes (ca. 90 min. each)Transcript: 37 leaves

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Ritter, Lawrence S.

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Roush, Edd, 1893-1988

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Edd Roush played for the Chicago White Sox (1913), Indianapolis Hoosiers of the Federal League (1914), Newark Peppers of the Federal league (1915), New York Giants (1916, 1927-1929), Cincinnati Reds (1916-1926, 1931). He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. From the description of Oral history interview with Edd Roush, 1964 Jan. 29. (National Baseball Hall of Fame). WorldCat record id: 48483838 ...