Orator O'Rourke

"As a player, manager, team captain, umpire, owner and league president, Jim O'Rourke (1851-1918) spoke for the players. Nicknamed "Orator" for his booming voice and his championing of the rights of professional athletes, he was a driving force in making the sport a profession, bringing respectability to the role of professional baseball player. "--Provided by publisher.