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This book features stories about the way baseball used to be, each chapter told by a different former player. There's a certain degree of myth in some of the stories, but that's okay because the stories are being told by the players that experienced them, and we all know how memories grow!
My favorite chapter is by Goose Goslin; I have no doubt that he's being honest when he says that there's absolutely nothing better to him than hitting a fastball ("In they come, and out they go!"). Charlie Gehringer's tale of being a devout Jewish ballplayer is also an interesting read.
When MLB players go on strike again, I'm going straight to the bookstore to buy another copy of this (I'm about to swap my copy on PBS to share the wealth). This book will restore your faith in our national pastime.
My favorite chapter is by Goose Goslin; I have no doubt that he's being honest when he says that there's absolutely nothing better to him than hitting a fastball ("In they come, and out they go!"). Charlie Gehringer's tale of being a devout Jewish ballplayer is also an interesting read.
When MLB players go on strike again, I'm going straight to the bookstore to buy another copy of this (I'm about to swap my copy on PBS to share the wealth). This book will restore your faith in our national pastime.
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This book is a compendium of 26 biographical essays written by the ball players themselves. Their careers spanned a period from 1898 until 1947.
The book is loaded with humorous stories and accompanied by many photographs.
Easily my favorite baseball book--and I have read hundreds.
The book is loaded with humorous stories and accompanied by many photographs.
Easily my favorite baseball book--and I have read hundreds.
