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We discussed great MLB and Yankee Books, back in mid-March.
After debating to spend $50 for the Hardcover of "Pinstripe Empire", I took a trip to the Public Library today, and to my chagrin/surprise, I found this greatest single book on Yankee Lore-History, I have ever laid my eyes on, "PINSTRIPE EMPIRE"....(previously recommended by 59, as the ultimate Yankee Historical archive-record book). A 630 page all inclusive Reference type book, with GREAT stories, and INCREDIBLE old pictures, which would make for the greatest Poster's not found in any Man-Cave; (Pics-taken long before I could remember who I was before my Grand-Father was born). No doubt, this book belongs in every Yankee Fans personal Library. Thanks Again-Ron, once again sharing your insight, more than made my week(s), (of reading pleasure)...
A few other books, I was more than happy to find at the library, which I checked out, you would all enjoy, are also shown and noted below:
Joe Torre's:"The Yankee Years" (with Tom Verducci) by the New York Times.
A fantastic book of the 90s Yankees. One of the Greatest Teams to ever play, let alone in Modern Times. The last of the MLB Dynasties we will ever see.
Mattingly's book on Hitting: "The ABC's of Hitting .300" with Introduction by Rod Carew-, Kevin Long's "Cage Rat" was also available, but after reading the forward by A-Roid, and seeing AFraud's Pic with Long, I threw it in the Libraries fictional section, it almost made it to the trash can....a reprieve, or mercy on the "self appointed hitting guru...."wait for it".... !!!
Donnie's instructional book IS A must read for Kids today, or Coaches/Father's to read, and teach their Kids, Donnie's approach to hitting, which doesn't really differ from Ted Williams approach. What Williams books were to us old f'ks, Donnie's book is to today's kids, and Coaches.
Sultans of Swat-(The Four Greatest Yankee Sluggers:Introduction by Yogi Berra- Another great book, on Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio and Mantle....!!! A book which can't fail its readers....!!!
"The Card" (Collectors, Con-Men, and the True Story of History's Most Desired Baseball Card).
A good read for anyone even remotely curious about the History of Baseball Cards, or Tobacco Cards. As well as the History of the Game, in Wagner's era, as well as insight into the greatest SS of all time,..... well sorry Tulo.
The Card, is Honus Wagner's T-206, which was in short print by American Tobacco Co. due to Wagner's Lawsuit to cease printing of his likeness for a Tobacco Product he was strictly against, (the use of Tobacco). Wagner's lawsuit ceased printing immediately, printed in 1906, thus creating the "rarest" baseball card known to collectors. In short print, with Mint Cards being almost non-existent with exception of but a couple period. Not only does The Card, tell the story of this Multi-Million Dollar Rare collectible, its place in History, but the many lengths con-men will (still) go through to screw a honest collector out of his life savings.
If you remotely have ever had interests as a kid or adult in the card board cards, you may of once put in the spokes of your Sting-Ray, this book is for you. Informative, it gives collectors or simply fans, a perspective on the BB Card Hobby, unlike any viewpoints you may of had, then some. A must read, even for MLB enthusiasts, who have no interests in BB or Sports Cards. A must read for those fools who say-"what can a stupid piece of card board be worth"?
Wayne Gretzky and (then) Kings Owner Bruce McNall, put up 2.5 million $$$ of their own money, to buy one of only a couple Wagner Cards, which was graded as the best Wagner Specimen known in the Hobby....So, someone tell me, 5 mil for a piece of card board is a joke, and I will show you 2 men, who would beg to differ, ie, if you feel like arguing with The Great One.
Summary- With check book in hand, I was fully prepared to spend a couple hundred, hard earned dollars, to add these books to my personal Library. I recommend to any Yankee and MLB Fan, to check your Public Library for any great books, on your Amazon Wish List, before departing with those greenbacks. Once you read any of these books, you will wind up departing with your savings anyway. It's merely a matter of reading for free what you will eventually buy. At least after reading these, you can prioritize your library purchases or additions.
After debating to spend $50 for the Hardcover of "Pinstripe Empire", I took a trip to the Public Library today, and to my chagrin/surprise, I found this greatest single book on Yankee Lore-History, I have ever laid my eyes on, "PINSTRIPE EMPIRE"....(previously recommended by 59, as the ultimate Yankee Historical archive-record book). A 630 page all inclusive Reference type book, with GREAT stories, and INCREDIBLE old pictures, which would make for the greatest Poster's not found in any Man-Cave; (Pics-taken long before I could remember who I was before my Grand-Father was born). No doubt, this book belongs in every Yankee Fans personal Library. Thanks Again-Ron, once again sharing your insight, more than made my week(s), (of reading pleasure)...
A few other books, I was more than happy to find at the library, which I checked out, you would all enjoy, are also shown and noted below:
Joe Torre's:"The Yankee Years" (with Tom Verducci) by the New York Times.
A fantastic book of the 90s Yankees. One of the Greatest Teams to ever play, let alone in Modern Times. The last of the MLB Dynasties we will ever see.
Mattingly's book on Hitting: "The ABC's of Hitting .300" with Introduction by Rod Carew-, Kevin Long's "Cage Rat" was also available, but after reading the forward by A-Roid, and seeing AFraud's Pic with Long, I threw it in the Libraries fictional section, it almost made it to the trash can....a reprieve, or mercy on the "self appointed hitting guru...."wait for it".... !!!
Donnie's instructional book IS A must read for Kids today, or Coaches/Father's to read, and teach their Kids, Donnie's approach to hitting, which doesn't really differ from Ted Williams approach. What Williams books were to us old f'ks, Donnie's book is to today's kids, and Coaches.
Sultans of Swat-(The Four Greatest Yankee Sluggers:Introduction by Yogi Berra- Another great book, on Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio and Mantle....!!! A book which can't fail its readers....!!!
"The Card" (Collectors, Con-Men, and the True Story of History's Most Desired Baseball Card).
A good read for anyone even remotely curious about the History of Baseball Cards, or Tobacco Cards. As well as the History of the Game, in Wagner's era, as well as insight into the greatest SS of all time,..... well sorry Tulo.
The Card, is Honus Wagner's T-206, which was in short print by American Tobacco Co. due to Wagner's Lawsuit to cease printing of his likeness for a Tobacco Product he was strictly against, (the use of Tobacco). Wagner's lawsuit ceased printing immediately, printed in 1906, thus creating the "rarest" baseball card known to collectors. In short print, with Mint Cards being almost non-existent with exception of but a couple period. Not only does The Card, tell the story of this Multi-Million Dollar Rare collectible, its place in History, but the many lengths con-men will (still) go through to screw a honest collector out of his life savings.
If you remotely have ever had interests as a kid or adult in the card board cards, you may of once put in the spokes of your Sting-Ray, this book is for you. Informative, it gives collectors or simply fans, a perspective on the BB Card Hobby, unlike any viewpoints you may of had, then some. A must read, even for MLB enthusiasts, who have no interests in BB or Sports Cards. A must read for those fools who say-"what can a stupid piece of card board be worth"?
Wayne Gretzky and (then) Kings Owner Bruce McNall, put up 2.5 million $$$ of their own money, to buy one of only a couple Wagner Cards, which was graded as the best Wagner Specimen known in the Hobby....So, someone tell me, 5 mil for a piece of card board is a joke, and I will show you 2 men, who would beg to differ, ie, if you feel like arguing with The Great One.
Summary- With check book in hand, I was fully prepared to spend a couple hundred, hard earned dollars, to add these books to my personal Library. I recommend to any Yankee and MLB Fan, to check your Public Library for any great books, on your Amazon Wish List, before departing with those greenbacks. Once you read any of these books, you will wind up departing with your savings anyway. It's merely a matter of reading for free what you will eventually buy. At least after reading these, you can prioritize your library purchases or additions.
