It Happens Every Spring
DiMaggio, Mays, the Splendid Splinter, and a Lifetime at the Ballpark
Nonfiction, Sports, Baseball, Essays & Writings, History, Modern, 20th Century
| Author: | Ira Berkow | ISBN: | 9781633197589 |
| Publisher: | Triumph Books | Publication: | April 15, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Triumph Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ira Berkow |
| ISBN: | 9781633197589 |
| Publisher: | Triumph Books |
| Publication: | April 15, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Triumph Books |
| Language: | English |
Culled from 50 years' worth of columns from one of the country's most popular sportswriters, It Happens Every Spring stands as a remarkable and evocative anthology that is guaranteed to delight baseball fans of all ages. Former New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of America's pasttime in this collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished career. From memories of Ted Williams and Satchel Paige to reflections on Jackie Robinson, Barry Bonds, and the soul of the beloved game, this work combines Berkow's eye for detail with the comedy and drama revealed by the subjects themselves, bringing to life some of the most famous baseball personalities from the last half century.
Culled from 50 years' worth of columns from one of the country's most popular sportswriters, It Happens Every Spring stands as a remarkable and evocative anthology that is guaranteed to delight baseball fans of all ages. Former New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of America's pasttime in this collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished career. From memories of Ted Williams and Satchel Paige to reflections on Jackie Robinson, Barry Bonds, and the soul of the beloved game, this work combines Berkow's eye for detail with the comedy and drama revealed by the subjects themselves, bringing to life some of the most famous baseball personalities from the last half century.
