Though they never led the league in double plays turned, and though at times they actively disliked one another, Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, and Frank Chance of the Chicago Cubs have for decades been called one of the greatest, most colorful and most memorable double-play combinations of all time. But their places in the Hall of Fame have been disputed by some who believe their reputation rests with a piece of Franklin P. Adams doggerel.

This triple biography of Tinker, Evers, and Chance covers each man's career and life before and after baseball, giving special attention to their relationship on and off the field. The author also considers the trio's induction into the Hall of Fame in 1946 and examines the arguments made on both sides of the debate.

About the Author
The late Gil Bogen was a retired psychiatrist. A SABR member and the author of several books about the Chicago Cubs and Cubs players, he lived in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Reviews
"a first-rate job...rare and wonderful photographs...the book is well-organized and has a nice flow"-Nine; "a pleasant read"-SABR Deadball Committee Newsletter; "Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance is one of the most famous double-play combinations in baseball history...a feisty trio"-Pioneer Press; "full of photos and facts"-Orlando Sentinel; "captures the flavor of a long-passed baseball time"-Lerner Times; "A home run with Tinker, Evers and Chance...compelling...a good read."-Jon Miller, Field Representative, U.S. Congressman Ric Keller, 8th Congressional District, Florida.



Book Information
ISBN 9780786416813
Author Gil Bogen
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 358g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 14mm