Baseball and Richmond

"Early baseball in Richmond, Virginia, was very much about business. The game was a means of promoting Richmond industries and attractions, but was plagued by instability as competing interests fought for control and team ownership changed hands frequently. As time passed, baseball became more firmly established." "This work covers the players, owners, and the relationship between the team and the city. It highlights baseball's beginnings in Richmond in 1866, the first year of professional ball in 1884, the revival of the Virginia State League of 1906-1914, the Virginia League 1918-1928 and the Eastern League in 1931 and 1932, the Richmond Colts and the Piedmont League from 1933 to 1953, and Richmond's association with the International League beginning in 1954"--Jacket.