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The Heavenly Twins of Boston Baseball: A Dual Biography of Hugh Duffy and Tommy McCarthy; McFarland, 2008.

Baseball was a rough sport in the 19th century and no one played the game with more enthusiasm than Hugh Duffy and Tommy McCarthy, dubbed "the Heavenly Twins." This book details the professional teams and personal experiences with baseball, faith, and legendary Boston baseball scribe Tim Murnane, along with their post-professional careers.