Baseball (2d ed.): A History of America's Game (Illinois History of Sports)
by Benjamin G. Rader
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Author: Benjamin G. RaderEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-01-09
ISBN: 0252070135
Number of pages: 312
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Book Reviews of Baseball (2d ed.): A History of America's Game (Illinois History of Sports)
Book Review: "Solid Throwback Piece of Work"
Summary: 4 Stars
Great book, I actually read this book during the All-Star Break and it conjured up reminants of nostalgia from my own Little League days. Rader examines a "semi-comprehensive" look at Baseball's flucuating stages, touching economical and social issues, while recounting memorable games. Rader's compelling account of Ruth's "called shot" of the 1932 World Series made me feel as if I was at Wrigley! He also reminds us that American History and Baseball will forever remain synonomous, remembering the Great Depression and how the game once struggled as well. The "War Years" also serve as a testament to Baseball's effect on American society and how the game diverted many fellow Americans attention. Throughout the book, Rader illustrates graphs and charts, highlighting a club's attendance, realignment issues, and salary-cap/player income. Solid piece of historic literature on the development of the game and American history as well, his objective sold me completley, moreover, rekindled my passion for the game on all levels. AllotofVision
-Marshall University-
Summary of Baseball (2d ed.): A History of America's Game (Illinois History of Sports)
In this second edition of his lively, compact history of America's game - widely recognized as the best of its kind - Benjamin G Rader expands his scope to include commentary on baseball in the 1990s: the building of retroparks, the return of the Yankees, the dizzying race for new home-run records, and other topics.Social History Books
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