Baseball in the ROARING TWENTIES - Interview with author Thomas Wolf

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Brian O'Leary interviews Thomas Wolf about his book on the captivating 1926 baseball season, discussing key players and the competitive landscape of the era.

BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES : The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season by Thomas Wolf (University of Nebraska Press, September 1, 2025) Quick recap The discussion between Brian and Tom Wolf centered on Wolf's new book about the 1926 baseball season, which explored notable players like Babe Ruth and the competitive dynamics between teams that year. The conversation delved into the broader sports landscape of the 1920s, including the rise of different sports and the challenges faced by black baseball players during this era. The discussion concluded with an examination of key figures in baseball history, including Rube Foster's role in forming the Negro Leagues and the alleged scandal involving Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. 1926 Baseball Season Highlights Tom Wolf discussed his new book, BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES , focusing on the 1926 season, which he selected for research related to his previous book, The Called Shot: Babe Ruth, the Chicago Cubs, and the Unforgettable Major League Baseball Season of 1932 (Nebraska, 2020). He highlighted the compelling nature of the 1926 season, which featured notable players like Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby, and…

People in this episode

Host: Brian O'Leary

Guest: Thomas Wolf

Topics covered

• baseball history
• 1926 season
• sports dynamics
• Negro Leagues
• Babe Ruth
• team competition
• sports culture

Keywords

• baseball
• 1926 season
• Babe Ruth
• Thomas Wolf
• Negro Leagues
• sports history
• Rube Foster
• Ty Cobb
• Tris Speaker

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: BASEBALL IN THE ROARING TWENTIES, The Called Shot: Babe Ruth, the Chicago Cubs, and the Unforgettable Major League Baseball Season of 1932

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