Story of Baseball (Reved Book

Here is the saga of baseball from the turn of the century to the present as told by one of the best baseball writers. Analyzes the essence of hitting, pitching, fielding, & managing; explains why good pitchers can usually stop good hitters & how a manager makes out the batting order; & provides a run-down of the games most important statistical records. Translates the coaches mysterious signs & signals, explains the importance of baserunning, & describes baseballs greatest feats. Tells dozens of stories about some of the most famous people ever to play the game. More than 80 rare & exciting photos of the games greatest players.

Traces the history of baseball, which was first played in a form resembling the modern game in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1846, and first played by professional players in 1869.