Early Baseball’s Greatest Players
Early Baseball’s Greatest Players by Jack Sher, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on April 29, 2016, offers an in-depth exploration of iconic figures in baseball history. This 360-page book presents intimate biographies of legendary players, originally featured in Sport magazine under the title “Sport Special.” Through extensive interviews and research, Sher provides a comprehensive look at the lives of these athletes, revealing both their triumphs and challenges.
Readers will find detailed profiles of baseball greats such as Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig, among others. Sher’s approach goes beyond mere statistics, delving into the personal stories and character of each player, informed by conversations with friends and rivals alike. This edition captures the essence of early baseball, focusing on the humanity behind the sport and the complexities of its stars. With a focus on sports and baseball, this book serves as a valuable resource for enthusiasts and historians alike.
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Each of the profiles contained in this book first appeared in the pages of Sport magazine under the title “Sport Special”-an intimate, nearly-book-length biography of a sports icon, an account of his life that would omit nothing and reveal all, whether the revelation was favorable or damning. Into these “Specials” went far more than gleanings from the clipping-files and scraps of dugout conversation. Author Jack Sher spent long hours in intimate discourse with these titans or with those who knew them. Probing behind the statistics, asking questions that reveal character, talking to enemies as well as friends, Sher poured into his manuscripts genuine humanity, rather than the corny stuff that’s often miscalled “human interest.” – Honus Wagner – Christy Mathewson – Ty Cobb – Grover Cleveland Alexander – Babe Ruth – Rogers Hornsby – Lou Gehrig – Dizzy Dean
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