The Glory of Their Times
by Ritter, Lawrence S. · first published 1966
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Personal narratives by Rube Marquard, Tommy Leach, Davy Jones, Sam Crawford, Jimmy Austin, Fred Snodgrass, Stanley Coveleski, Al Bridwell, Harry Hooper, Joe Wood, Chief Meyers, Hans Lobert, Rube Bressler, Edd Roush, Bill Wambsganss, Sam Jones, Bob O'Farrell, Lefty O'Doul, Goose Goslin, Willie Kamm, Heinie Groh, and Paul Waner.
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A lot of "must reads" depend on your background and interest. GEB for example I would classify as a must for anyone with a computer science background, The Glory of their Times for any baseball fan, Democracy in America for anyone into American politics.
on “Ask HN: What are some must read books?” ↗If you're a baseball fan, the book 'The Glory of Their Times' mentioned in the NYT article is a phenomenal read. It's the recollections of about 20 players about their playing days in the early 20th century, and is a reminder of why the game is so special.
on “Pitchers Adulterating Baseballs” ↗