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Babe Ruth and the Creation of the Celebrity Athlete

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George Herman “Babe” Ruth knew he could profit from celebrity. He soon with Christy Walsh, baseball's first publicity agent. Walsh sold Ruth's ghostwritten byline to a newspaper syndicate. Walsh's writers made him a hero, crafting his public image as a lovable scalawag. Drawing on primary sources, this book examines the stories, separating exaggerated facts from clear falsehoods.

Book Details
EAN:
9781476665320
Binding:
Paperback / softback
Dimensions(mm):
254 x 178 x 15
Publication Date:
2018-07-30
Publisher:
Publication Country:
United States