Baseball Wisdom from the Old Timers

Baseball stirs the American spirit like no other sport. From the opening pitch in April to the final play of the World Series, fans young and old, rich or poor, American League or National, passionately live and die with every hit, run, and strike-out.This collection celebrates the milestones and the heroes who contribute to the world's greatest game. Profiles of the best players ever—Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Ty Cobb, and more—share the pages with some of the most memorable moments in the history of the sport. And throughout the book, you'll enjoy the wit and wisdom of the pitchers, catchers, managers, umpires, and the All-Stars who make baseball great.

Baseball stirs the American spirit like no other sport. From the opening pitch in April to the final play of the World Series, fans young and old, rich or poor, American League or National, passionately live and die with every hit, run, and strike-out.

This collection celebrates the milestones and the heroes who contribute to the world's greatest game. Profiles of the best players ever — Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Ty Cobb, and more — share the pages with some of the most memorable moments in the history of the sport. And throughout the book, you'll enjoy the wit and wisdom of the pitchers, catchers, managers, umpires, and the All-Stars who make baseball great.

* Biographies of the greatest old time players in the game.

* Highlights of the history of the game along with some of baseball's greatest moments.

* Quotes from the greatest players, managers , umpires, sports writers, and Presidents.

Margaret Queen has been a baseball fan all of her life. She has been a varsity softball player, coach, and certified umpire and has worked as a camp counselor for over twenty summers. She has a MA degree in Physical Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She can still throw a pretty good fast ball.