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The End of an Era in 1915 Baseball Stars
The author notes aging greats like Wagner Mathewson Lajoie Bridwell and Leach near retirement as 1915 unfolds. He argues youths will be scarce replacements, leaving managers to seek new stars while veterans fade from top roles. The piece highlights Cobb Collins Johnson Leach and others as the era shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matty
Wagner
Tommy Leach
Besl
Honus Wagner
Ty Cobb
Maranville
Collins
Evers
Lajoie
Wallace
Leach
Christy Matthewson
Walter Johnson
Grover Alexander
Dutch” Leonard
Matthewson
Joe Jackson
Cleveland
Benny Kauff
Benny
Hal Chase
Chase
Eddie Collins
Napoleon
Ork Geran
Clarke
Crosairs
Pirates
Hanser
Nap
Philadelphia
Phia
Bobby Wallace
Herzog
Ball
Rebel Oakes
Eddie Plank
St. Louis Feds
Eddie