Many people believe that it's the most beloved and endearing parts of U. S. Culture. As a result, there are hundreds of volumes that detail the origins and lifespan of America's favorite pastime. With so many choices, it can be difficult to make a selection, whether it's a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself. Read on for a selection of wonderful history of baseball books.
"Baseball: A History of America's Favorite Game" was written by New York Times sports columnist George Vescey and published in 2008. Vescey's 40 years of experience covering our favorite pastime shine through in this comprehensive narrative, which is a compelling and breezy read for casual and dedicated fans alike. The tome is also slightly controversial, since it overturns the long-held assumption that Abner Doubleday founded the game in the 1800s, instead highlighting its ancient origins.
"Mickey and Willie: Mantle and Mays, the Parallel Lives of Baseball's Golden Age" focuses on the many parallels in the lives of of two amazing players: one white and one black. Despite this major difference, the pair shared many similar traits and lifestyle occurrences that brought them to a competing level of success in the sport.
"The Sports Illustrated Baseball Book" includes over 300 pages of original articles and photos from the magazine's decades covering the sport. Not only is it comprehensive, it also serves as a beautiful coffee table piece that makes an ideal gift for the fan in your life. Editor Rob Fleder was executive editor at the magazine for over 30 years.
"Swinging '73" details the year when the sport shot back into the public conscience after several lackluster years when interest lagged. Focusing primarily on the growing dynasties of the Yankees and the Mets in the Steinbrenner era, this book is a must for anyone who remembers the penultimate season of 1973.
"The Greatest Baseball Stories Ever Told: Thirty Unforgettable Tales from the Diamond" collects some of the best writings about the sport from some of America's greatest journalists. This unique collection includes contributions from John Updike, Gay Talese, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Pete Hamill.
"Past Time" is unique in that it puts the history before the sport. Author Jules Tygiel revisits the most important events in America's history and examines the role of our favorite pastime in those moments. And since it focuses more on the ins and outs of the backstory of the sport than on the game itself, even non-fans will love to read more about its place in our culture.
If you love to read and you love watching your favorite sport even more, history of baseball books are an ideal way to pass the time during the off season. With this list, you can begin to delve into the little known facts of the game while remembering some of the greatest moments in American culture. Next time you're traveling or hitting the beach and want something great to read, keep these titles in mind.
"Baseball: A History of America's Favorite Game" was written by New York Times sports columnist George Vescey and published in 2008. Vescey's 40 years of experience covering our favorite pastime shine through in this comprehensive narrative, which is a compelling and breezy read for casual and dedicated fans alike. The tome is also slightly controversial, since it overturns the long-held assumption that Abner Doubleday founded the game in the 1800s, instead highlighting its ancient origins.
"Mickey and Willie: Mantle and Mays, the Parallel Lives of Baseball's Golden Age" focuses on the many parallels in the lives of of two amazing players: one white and one black. Despite this major difference, the pair shared many similar traits and lifestyle occurrences that brought them to a competing level of success in the sport.
"The Sports Illustrated Baseball Book" includes over 300 pages of original articles and photos from the magazine's decades covering the sport. Not only is it comprehensive, it also serves as a beautiful coffee table piece that makes an ideal gift for the fan in your life. Editor Rob Fleder was executive editor at the magazine for over 30 years.
"Swinging '73" details the year when the sport shot back into the public conscience after several lackluster years when interest lagged. Focusing primarily on the growing dynasties of the Yankees and the Mets in the Steinbrenner era, this book is a must for anyone who remembers the penultimate season of 1973.
"The Greatest Baseball Stories Ever Told: Thirty Unforgettable Tales from the Diamond" collects some of the best writings about the sport from some of America's greatest journalists. This unique collection includes contributions from John Updike, Gay Talese, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Pete Hamill.
"Past Time" is unique in that it puts the history before the sport. Author Jules Tygiel revisits the most important events in America's history and examines the role of our favorite pastime in those moments. And since it focuses more on the ins and outs of the backstory of the sport than on the game itself, even non-fans will love to read more about its place in our culture.
If you love to read and you love watching your favorite sport even more, history of baseball books are an ideal way to pass the time during the off season. With this list, you can begin to delve into the little known facts of the game while remembering some of the greatest moments in American culture. Next time you're traveling or hitting the beach and want something great to read, keep these titles in mind.
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