The Midsummer Classic: The Complete History of Baseball's All-Star Game
In former times, baseball books were often folksy, poorly written tales with no real beginning or end. This history is just the opposite, transcending sports literature and moving to a new level. It is a solidly researched book presented in a well-written and easily readable format. The first All-Star game was played in 1933, and the midsummer classic has since become a prominent and positive fixture of the sport. This volume provides a multipage summary of each game with lineups and statistics, as well as exploring the match-ups and the drama behind each showcase game. Highly recommended for most medium and large library collections.Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.