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Throughout the 1890s and Deadball Era, noteworthy events occurred, cementing that period’s place in the annals of baseball history. As a host of supreme ballplayers aided baseball’s growth, scoundrels and roustabouts exuded their influence from the diamond and through outside nefarious endeavors. Sadly, tragic moments also occurred, due to the frailty of human nature.

Mickey Mantle: a name synonymous with baseball greatness, yet shrouded in mystery. In 7 The Legend, Randall Swearingen, a lifelong fan turned Mantle historian, peels back the myth to reveal the man. Drawing from exclusive teammate stories, this vivid biography uncovers why Mantle was sent to Triple-A in 1951, the true extent of his crippling injuries, and the personal demons he battled off the field. From the roar of Yankee Stadium to the shadows of his conflicted marriage, Mantle’s journey is one of dazzling highs and heart-wrenching lows. Why did opponents name their sons after him?

He's known all the baseball greats. Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson and many other stars have been caught in action by Emmett “Flash” Wiggins' camera. Wiggins was a private photographer who was allowed on the field during games for the Chicago White Sox and the Cubs. He snapped pictures of every team that has come into Chicago to play the Sox or Cubs. He took pictures of every notable who played the game from 1927-1968. Wiggins became the first non-press photographer on the field which later caused him to have trouble with the baseball ...