You've watched all the games, and now you want to read more about exactly where your favorite sport originated from. These history of baseball books give you a front seat to all the action, from the major league's humble beginnings to the sport's present day state. Read on for some great titles to check out the next time you're at a library or bookstore. Well-written and impeccably researched, they will appeal to sports fans and book lovers alike.
"The House That Ruth Built: A New Stadium, the First Yankees Championship, and the Redemption of 1923" tells the story of an amazing season in the sport's history. Author Robert Weintraub has written extensively about the game both for magazines and in other titles, and his engaging writing paints a compelling picture. As much as a biography of Ruth as the season, Yankees lovers will love this account.
"Mickey and Willie: Mantle and Mays, the Parallel Lives of Baseball's Golden Age" focuses on the many parallels in the lives of of two amazing players: one white and one black. Despite this major difference, the pair shared many similar traits and lifestyle occurrences that brought them to a competing level of success in the sport.
If you're curious about the biggest growth period in the major leagues, look no further than "Baseball's New Frontier: A History of Expansion, 1961-1998." Examining the steps that led to an unprecedented number of teams that were added during this period, the book paints a picture of how we got from the early days to today's modern game.
"Swinging '73" details the year when the sport shot back into the public conscience after several lackluster years when interest lagged. Focusing primarily on the growing dynasties of the Yankees and the Mets in the Steinbrenner era, this book is a must for anyone who remembers the penultimate season of 1973.
"Baseball" by Benjamin Rader is one of the few books to attempt a complete retelling of the sport from beginning to present. Though it's a quick read, it's also a great primer for anyone who needs a jumping-off point to learn more about the sport. This third edition is updated to include all seasons through 2006.
If you'd rather read about the follies than about the greats, then "Who's on Worst?" is the book for you. This amusing volume celebrates the very human nature of the game and its players, managers, and bigwigs in a fond, yet teasing way. In its pages, it details the cheaters, the losers, and the overpaid who made headlines over the years. If you're a serious fan who wants inside information about the game, then this is an excellent choice.
If you love to read and you love watching your favorite sport even more, history of baseball books are an ideal way to pass the time during the off season. With this list, you can begin to delve into the little known facts of the game while remembering some of the greatest moments in American culture. Next time you're traveling or hitting the beach and want something great to read, keep these titles in mind.
"The House That Ruth Built: A New Stadium, the First Yankees Championship, and the Redemption of 1923" tells the story of an amazing season in the sport's history. Author Robert Weintraub has written extensively about the game both for magazines and in other titles, and his engaging writing paints a compelling picture. As much as a biography of Ruth as the season, Yankees lovers will love this account.
"Mickey and Willie: Mantle and Mays, the Parallel Lives of Baseball's Golden Age" focuses on the many parallels in the lives of of two amazing players: one white and one black. Despite this major difference, the pair shared many similar traits and lifestyle occurrences that brought them to a competing level of success in the sport.
If you're curious about the biggest growth period in the major leagues, look no further than "Baseball's New Frontier: A History of Expansion, 1961-1998." Examining the steps that led to an unprecedented number of teams that were added during this period, the book paints a picture of how we got from the early days to today's modern game.
"Swinging '73" details the year when the sport shot back into the public conscience after several lackluster years when interest lagged. Focusing primarily on the growing dynasties of the Yankees and the Mets in the Steinbrenner era, this book is a must for anyone who remembers the penultimate season of 1973.
"Baseball" by Benjamin Rader is one of the few books to attempt a complete retelling of the sport from beginning to present. Though it's a quick read, it's also a great primer for anyone who needs a jumping-off point to learn more about the sport. This third edition is updated to include all seasons through 2006.
If you'd rather read about the follies than about the greats, then "Who's on Worst?" is the book for you. This amusing volume celebrates the very human nature of the game and its players, managers, and bigwigs in a fond, yet teasing way. In its pages, it details the cheaters, the losers, and the overpaid who made headlines over the years. If you're a serious fan who wants inside information about the game, then this is an excellent choice.
If you love to read and you love watching your favorite sport even more, history of baseball books are an ideal way to pass the time during the off season. With this list, you can begin to delve into the little known facts of the game while remembering some of the greatest moments in American culture. Next time you're traveling or hitting the beach and want something great to read, keep these titles in mind.
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