'A Ball Player's Career' tells the story of Adrian C. Anson, one of the greatest baseball players of his time. Anson's career spanned a remarkable 27 seasons, including his time with the Chicago Cubs, where he served as both player and manager. He was instrumental in leading the Cubs to five National League pennants in the 1880s, and was the first player to ever tally over 3,000 career hits. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of professional baseball in America, and the rise of one of its first true superstars.