The Story,
The Documentary,
The Movie
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Born just 10 short years after the Civil War, this Gettysburg farm boy would become a Hall of Fame pitcher and still rank among the best of all time.
From 1901-1914 this Gettysburg native would help to establish the Philadelphia Athletics as one of baseball's true first dynasty teams.
His life was cut short by an untimely death, but the Legend of Eddie Plank still lives on.
Learn how this quiet humble man was one of baseball's most feared and respected pitchers in the documentary "Gettysburg Eddie"
The Story, The Documentary, The Movie
The story of Eddie Plank is an interesting and captivating triumph of a young boy with God-Given Talent and ability who persued a dream and became one of the best at his position. Not only is there a great story on the baseball field but the personal life, hobbies and interests add to this Gettysburg Legend's story. That is why we feel the true story of this baseball great needs to be told and shared with lovers of baseball and history alike. Eddie started tossing the ball at his elementary school under the guidance of one Bob Major (teacher), joined the academy team around age 22 and then started playing in the majors at the age of 25. To start in the majors 5 years after the average player and to put up the numbers that he did, deserves recognition in itself. We will introduce you to the man known as "Gettysburg Eddie". You will be taken back to the turn of the 20th century when Eddie came on the scene as a Philadelphia Athletic under the management of Connie Mack. And that's just the beginning......
