All of these came in this week from my “alma mater,” the University of Nebraska Press.
So many books, so little time.
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March 21, 2014 · 1 comment
All of these came in this week from my “alma mater,” the University of Nebraska Press.
So many books, so little time.
Tagged as: Chalmers Award, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Jackie Robinson, Jerry Reuss, Robin Roberts, Roy Campanella, SABR, University of Nebraska Press
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In my most recent "day job," I was the sports and features editor for a weekly New Jersey newspaper, where I hosted another blog. Busy, busy, busy.
I did a profile piece on the award-winning cartoonist Arnold Roth and he was nice enough to "immortalize" me.
In Forbes Magazine re: Baseball Business Books
On Will Carroll’s “Under the Knife” substack
Updated 9/20/23
Calico Joe, by Robert Grisham
Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments, by Joe Posnanski (via Bookreporter)
The Last Miracle: My 18-Year Journey with the Amazin’ New York Mets, by Ed Kranepool with Gary Kaschak
Most recent books read updated 9/20/23:
No Crying in Baseball: The Inside Story of A League of Their Own: Big Stars, Dugout Drama, and a Home Run for Hollywood , by Erin Carlson
Grade: B-. A bit too much about director Penny Marshall. Could have used more info about thew actual filming of the movie. Not enough about the "lesbian issue," but that might be for a different book.
Smart, Wrong, and Lucky: The Origin Stories of Baseball's Unexpected Stars, by Jonathan Mayo
Grade: B. Only a handful of players with so many thousands from which to choose?
The New Ballgame: The Not-So-Hidden Forces Shaping Modern Baseball, by Russell A. Carleton
Grade: A+. Years ago, Leonard Koppett wrote The Thinking Fan's Guide to Baseball. This one could qualify as a worthy successor.
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– ah – I may be late on this one – catching up – seems like a net history; kind of hooligan soccer meets baseball. Good thing we have the NFL!
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