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Category: Baseball
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Finally Getting Published
One of my goals since starting my Ph.D. program was to get published. I also wanted to give a presentation at a conference somewhere, and both are happening this summer. In June I will attend my first SABR Convention in Dallas. I have been a long time member, and if you know anything about me…
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Ty Cobb: Ballplayer, Investor, and Philanthropist.
Hall of Fame baseball player Ty Cobb had an interesting financial life. As one of the best players of his time, Cobb was one of the highest paid. But I want to focus on his financial life as a whole including his investments and even his philanthropy. First of all, let’s take a look at…
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Attendance as Economic Growth in 1880s Baseball
In sports, economic growth can be measured by attendance figures. After all, any sports franchise needs to draw fans to its games to make money and thus compete within its own league. For this post, I want to look at attendance figures from baseball during the 1880s compared to the growth of some of the…
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