Baseball book the glory of their times

The new york times has been covering baseball since 1858, back when the sport was two words, batters were known as strikers and teams routinely scored more than 40 runs a game. I dont mean just that the fences were further back and the ball was deader and things like that. The glory of their times remains a timeless work, and can be enjoyed by more than just hardcore baseball fans. Based on the book by lawrence ritter, the glory of their times is the story of the early days of baseball, 19001918.

The brooklyn dodgers and the yankees announcer red barber called it the greatest baseball book ever written. First published in 1966, ritters work uses indepth player interviews and a terrific collection of photos to chronicle baseball early in the 20th century. Jun 17, 2010 when people speak about baseballs oral history, one book, the glory of their times. The book highlights how baseball, especially in the eras it covers, hadhas such an influence over the american identity. This set is based on the book the glory of their times by lawrence ritter. The original tapes from which the glory of their times was written are now themselves in the baseball hall of fame in cooperstown, new york. The novelist nelson algren predicted the book would be around as long as baseball, and so far, hes right. In the monumental classic the glory of their times, the golden era of our national pastime comes alive through the vibrant words of those who played and lived the game. Selected from the original tapes on which lawrence s. Now you can retrace the glory days of your favorite major league team with our baseball history book, packed with historical pages from the times archives and. Glory their times by lawrence ritter, first edition abebooks. The glory of their times movies the new york times.

First published in 1966, the glory of their times is a universally hailed classic. Dvd the glory of their times baseball 19001918, cobb. Ive read the book about 40 times now along with ball four. Bullseye the glory of their times gives meaning to baseball s phony myths duration. Baseballs golden age comes alive through the voices of men who were there. Nelson algreni could happily reread every summer for the rest of my life that greatest of all baseball books, the glory of their times. Between 1962 and 1966, ritter travelled 75,000 miles to interview players from the early days of baseball, sitting for hours recording their tales with his tape recorder.

Members of the times sports staff were asked to list the top five sports books theyve read, with no. Baseball historians get their own hall the new york times. The glory of their times the story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it by ritter, lawrence s and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This new enlarged edition of the glory of their times contains the complete text and all the photographs that were in the.

Book collecting search for books by keyword by author by title by isbn advanced search home between the covers rare books, inc. The story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it in 1966. Story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it german hardcover 1966 by lawrence s. Bullseye the glory of their times gives meaning to baseballs phony myths. A history of baseball in ten pitches by tyler kepner. The story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it harper perennial modern classics paperback april 6, 2010 by lawrence s ritter author 4. Jan 06, 2020 back in december we kicked things off for this offseasons book club with the glory of their times. The glory of their times the story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it by ritter, lawrence s and a great selection of related books, art. Unlike the glory of their times, which brought to life a distant period and the forgotten baseball men who inhabited it, we would have. The glory of their times is the abbreviated title of a 1966 book by lawrence ritter the full title is the glory of their times. My name is bill burgess, and the project was entirely my idea, and no one elses. Best baseball books 580 books share book recommendations. This is a field in which little truth is to be found, and less poetry.

Ritter right on the front cover, no less authority than the late red barber calls this the single best baseball book of all time. New york times custom baseball book mlb history uncommon. The result was the finest baseball book and one of the best oral histories for any subject. Jun 26, 2014 the glory of their times special edition duration. Mar 29, 2020 members of the times sports staff were asked to list the top five sports books theyve read, with no. Dec 05, 2015 the story of the early days of baseball, 1896 1916. The story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it is a 1966 book, edited by lawrence ritter, telling the stories of early 20th century baseball. Dvd the glory of their times baseball 19001918, cobb, ruth. He was inspired by the death of ty cobb to preserve oral histories. Ritter based his classic book of baseball history, the glory of their times is a collection of wonderful tales that paint a. Glory of their times, the, the story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it hardcover 1969 by lawrence s.

Filled with priceless insights from many of the best pitchers in baseball historyfrom bob gibson, steve carlton, and nolan ryan to greg maddux, mariano rivera, and clayton kershawk will be the definitive book on pitching and join such works as the glory of their times and moneyball as a classic of the genre. The book has interviews with 26 old time players including rube marquard, davy jones, sam crawford, goose goslin, edd roush, babe herman. The result, the glory of their times, is the single best book every written about baseball. Its a delightfully evocative work full of fascinating characters and wonderful anecdotes about immortals like babe ruth, ty cobb, honus wagner, and many others. The new york times reporters tyler kepner, ben shpigel, jack curry and joe lapointe, along with their times colleagues, will bring baseball fans inside the run up to the 2008 baseball season with access, analysis and the latest updates from spring training. The glory of their times, the classic book of oral baseball histories compiled and edited by the late lawrence ritter, was released in 1966. Mar 01, 2016 the 25 best baseball books of all time, ranked. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As they flip through historic pages, theyll go back to their teams glory days, relive the most newsworthy games, and get to know the allstar sluggers. Glory of their times, the, the story of the early days of. When people speak about baseballs oral history, one book, the glory of their times. Back in december we kicked things off for this offseasons book club with the glory of their times. In superb style, he comments on changes in baseball over the decades and tells inside stories about great events and immortal players. The story of baseball told by the men who played it by lawrence ritter, stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Basically the story of the early days of major league baseball, told by the surviving oldsters who had played it, the glory of their times works so well because it isnt just another opinion piece by a professional writer. His top book is the glory of their times, lawrence ritters oral history of. Best baseball books 580 books goodreads share book. It was a close race between this book and lords of the realm. The story of baseball told by the men who played it. In the monumental classic the glory of their times, the golden era of our national.

Glory of their times audio cds dear sirs, it has come to my attention that the use of the larry ritter glory of their times, cds, have come to your attention, and you have contacted. This new enlarged edition of the glory of their times contains the complete text and all the photographs that. Ritter, a university professor, used his summers to interview players from the turn of the century. All in all, the glory of their times seems to me quite simply the best sports book in recent memory. Hoping one day we can start a 21st century best baseball books or better yet, 2010s best baseball and 2020s best baseball something like it soon, because a lot of really good books that came out the last 510 years get buried. Ritter was a professor of economics and finance, and chairman of the department of finance at the graduate school of business administration of new york university. In keeping in the same vein as glory of their times, there is an excellent book by former 1930s1940s pitcher elden auker called sleeper cars and flannel uniforms.

It is at the top or near the top of any best baseball book list, including mine. This personalized book retraces the history of your recipients favorite major league baseball team through beautifully reprinted coverage from the new york timess archives. Apr 20, 2016 ritter published the first edition of the glory of their times. The glory of their times lawrence stanley ritter may 23, 1922 february 15, 2004 was an american writer whose specialties were economics and baseball. Best baseball books the 20 best baseball books ever. The story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it by. The glory of their times harper perennial modern classics. Baseball as i have known it, first published in 1977 when lieb was eightynine years old, remains a vital record of a glorious bygone era. Buy the glory of their times harper perennial modern classics enlarged ed. This new enlarged edition of the glory of their times contains the complete text and all the photographs that were in the original book, published in 1966, plus for the first time the firstperson stories of four additional majorleague players george gibson, babe herman, specs toporcer, and hall of famer hank greenberg.

An economist and new york university professor, as a writer the late lawrence ritter is best remembered for his baseball book the glory of their times. If you are not finished with the book yet do not fret i am not done yet, either. Goose goslin, stanley coveleski, rube marquard and harry hooper were all elected to the hall of fame after the book was published. In the monumental classic the glory of their times, the golden era of our national pastime comes alive through the vibrant words of. A lifetime of memories from striking out the babe to teeing it up with the president. The book included interviews with men like sam crawford, joe wood, fred snodgrass, chief myers, and others. This personalized book retraces the history of your recipients favorite major league baseball team through beautifully reprinted coverage from the new york times s archives. Sam crawford, the star of the book, has still not really forgiven his teammate ty cobb for his nearpsychotic touchiness.

Called by many baseball historians and fans the single best baseball book of all time. Mar 01, 2010 the new york times reporters tyler kepner, ben shpigel, jack curry and joe lapointe, along with their times colleagues, will bring baseball fans inside the run up to the 2008 baseball season with access, analysis and the latest updates from spring training. Ritter based his classic book of baseball history, the glory of their times is a. The story of the early days of baseball, 1896 1916. Ritter published the first edition of the glory of their times. The average sports memoir is a prodigy of simpering modesty and highminded platitude. Friend of the blog graham womack has a piece up at the sporting news listing his 25 best baseball books of all time. Baseball was different in earlier daystougher, rawer, more intimatewhen giants like babe ruth and ty cobb ran the bases. The story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it. Oh, the game was very different in my day from what its like today. An alternative cover version exists as the glory of their times subtitled the story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it this album contains highlights selected from the famous tapes now in the library of the baseball hall of fame at cooperstown from which the book the glory of their times was written. The 25 best baseball books of all time, ranked sporting news. The glory of their times went well beyond this and i am now a huge fan of not only the sport of baseball, but its history and unique culture. Ritter 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.

It was the era of baseball legends such as ty cobb, christy mathewson, walter johnson, honus wagner, tris speaker and managers john mcgraw and connie mack. After some consideration i decided to pick the glory of their times. It is widely acclaimed as one of the great books written about baseball. May 21, 2008 unlike the glory of their times, which brought to life a distant period and the forgotten baseball men who inhabited it, we would have played for nothing taps into the preexisting. The story of the early days of baseball told by the men who played it is a 1966 book, edited by lawrence ritter, telling the stories of.