John D. Reese (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. John D. "Bonesetter" Reese was a trainer in early 20th-century Major League Baseball who was known for his ability to get injured athletes "back in the game." Although he gained wide visibility as the nation's "baseball doctor," Reese reportedly "drew no line between rich and poor patients." During his long career, the Welsh-born Reese delivered alternative medical care to clients including industrial workers, celebrity athletes, and heads of state. His work brought him considerable recognition within the Welsh-American community during his later years. At the time of his death, Reese was regarded as a national figure, and his passing was marked by the New York Times, which printed a detailed obituary