Two new Washington baseball books

[Aa3rt]

Today's (Sunday, May 14th) Washington Times has a review of two new books about baseball in Washington, DC.

Of particular interest to anyone who remembers the Washington Senators (either version) is "The Washington Nationals: 1859 to Today" by Frederic J. Frommer, an Associated Press writer and baseball author. The book is illustrated and has 193 pages. Published by Taylor Trade Publishing.

The original American League Washington Senators, formed in 1901, were named the Nationals (although sometimes called "Griffiths" or "Griffmen" by the local press, a reference to owner Clark Griffith), the team wasn't officially named the Senators until 1957, after Clark Griffith's death when nephew (and adopted son) Calvin Griffith caved in to popular sentiment and renamed the team. After moving the original Senators to Minnesota after the 1960, the expansion Senators played in Washington from 1961-1971.

While the reviewer does find some shortcomings, (He states that the book "could have used tighter editing".) any new literary offerings on Washington baseball are most welcome.

The other book, "Baseball Is Back, The Washington Nationals 2005 Inaugural Season" by James R. Hartley and published by Corduroy Press, is an in-depth look at the first season of the former Montreal Expos, now campaining as the Washington Nationals.

[JohnGelnarFan]

Thanks Aa3rt. Have you read "Washington's Expansion Senators" by James R.Hartley? Printed in 1997 by Corduroy Press in Germantown. Exhaustive study with every stat imaginable.

[Aa3rt]

Have you read "Washington's Expansion Senators" by James R.Hartley? Printed in 1997 by Corduroy Press in Germantown. Exhaustive study with every stat imaginable.

Yes, I've had this one for a few years now. I was 7 years old when the expansion Senators formed in 1961 and I am constantly reminded of little known or long forgotten players who spent a short term with the Washington Senators.

Now that I'm on the down side of 50, I have to rely on printed and on-line references to remind me of all the stuff that's slipped my memory in the ensuing years.:ughh You're correct, this is a great reference for fans of the Washington Senators!

[JohnGelnarFan]

You must have some great memories. I just finished listening to a 1961 game against the Yankees and the very last game on CD. I bought them on ebay.The Hartley book was given to me by a friend when I was living in Dallas. A wonderful gift. Jim is a member,as I am, of The Washington Historical Baseball Society and autographed my copy at an event a few years ago. I had it under my arm and was talking to him,not knowing who he was. When I showed it to him,he said "I wrote it". I was pleasantly surprised! At the same event,in Bethesda, I bought books written by Chuck Hinton (My Time At Bat) and Russ Kemmerer (Hey Kid,Just Get It Over The Plate). I have the Senators "W" and the team name(both in script) Tattooed on my chest. Of course they're in red and White! :)





Yes, I've had this one for a few years now. I was 7 years old when the expansion Senators formed in 1961 and I am constantly reminded of little known or long forgotten players who spent a short term with the Washington Senators.

Now that I'm on the down side of 50, I have to rely on printed and on-line references to remind me of all the stuff that's slipped my memory in the ensuing years.:ughh You're correct, this is a great reference for fans of the Washington Senators!