Jan 01, 20 good minds suggestron kaplans favorite books about baseball his favorite books about baseball. Still, this fun book provides a heaping helping of lighthearted glimpses into the players which we seldom see. But wallace wonders how it might be to sit down oldtimers with contemporary players for a discussion of their craft. Worldcat is the largest online catalog in the world, accessing the collections of more than 72,000 libraries in 170 countries and territories. On wednesday, august 16th at 1pm, the hall of fame will welcome author ron kaplan as he talks about his new book, hank greenberg in 1938. As hitler was gaining power in germany, greenberg was a premiere power hitter for the detroit tigers. Appropriately, kaplan begins his acknowledgements with a quote from hawkeye pierce of mash who, when asked what one book hed want if stranded on a desert island, replied, the dictionary, because it has all the. One of last nights episodes on metv the cable station for aging baby boomers with shows like perry mason, adam12, the flintstones, etc. This book of books contains all you need to know about baseball, including controversies, category by category.
From this bewildering array of baseball books, ron kaplan has chosen 501 of the best, making it easier for fans to find just the books to suit them or to know. This it the time of year when the baseball media offer their considered opinions on their favorite prospects. Good minds suggestron kaplans favorite books about baseball his favorite books about baseball. Books have been written about the use of baseball as an imperialist tool by the united states. Ron kaplan is currently working on a book about baseball during the korean war years. It shows how hank greenberg, represented by the greatest generation, made a decisive contribution to americas society. From biography, history, fiction, and instruction to books about ballparks, business, and rules, anyone who loves to read about baseball will find in this book a. Mar 30, 2020 for whatever reason, mash has long been one of my comfort tv programs. Free 501 checklist available excelspreadhseet format. From this bewildering array of baseball books, ron kaplan. America had better learn baseball, in his book, but precisely that no. Ron kaplans baseball bookshelf if it fits on a bookshelf. Ron kaplan tells the story with the same dignity and grace that greenberg exhibited on the field and in his life.
Players, owners, and american baseball to 1920 project muse. Hatred and home runs in the shadow of war, by ron kaplan greenberg was one of baseballs first jewish stars and this book examines the implications of that as hitler came to power. Kaplan does not pretend to be anything but a longtime fan, knowledgeable and opinionated about both classic and obscure baseball books published since 1882. Heres the new york times obituary by richard goldstein.
Ron kaplans baseball bookshelf and kaplans korner on jews and sports. While roger maris pursuit of babe ruths home run record is well known to most baseball fans, very few know that detroit tigers first baseman. Makes it fun to check off which books youve read and handy to bring to the bookstore or library to get what you still want to read. Book reporter named to s notable baseball books of 2017 ron kaplan has this subject cornered. Using the catalog, a subject search of particular sports turns up the following tally of book titles in the worlds libraries. The autobiography of baseball by joseph wallace is a different sort of best book and takes the concept of oral history to a new level. Author ron kaplans recent book, hank greenberg in 1938. Ron kaplans baseball bookshelf, montclair, new jersey. Most of the dishes are definitely not politically correct in this era of healthy eating. Decatur is the author of behindthescenesbaseball and traded, both published by acta sports, chicago illinois. Ron kaplan s baseball bookshelf, montclair, new jersey. Ron kaplans baseball bookshelf if it fits on a bookshelf, it fits here. Our authors series brings noted baseball authors to cooperstown for special lectures and book signings during the summer months.
Sportswriter and blogger kaplans first book is a fun and useful guide for finding arguably the best baseball books among the mounds of titles relating to this bookinspiring sport. There are at least 501 reasons why you shouldnt attempt to read every one of the baseball books that ron kaplan has challenged you to corral, consume and contemplate in his new reference. Nowhere is the wealth of books on baseball plainer than in ron kaplans book, which describes 501 other books about baseball. This story includes a rating of some memorable tv marketing slogans, the truth behind the fivesecond rule, and some inventions purported to be the best thing since sliced bread note. Apr 25, 2017 ron kaplan tells the story with the same dignity and grace that greenberg exhibited on the field and in his life. Ron kaplan ron kaplan is a writer from montclair, new jersey. Ron kaplan is a writer and sports editor for a weekly newspaper in new jersey. Ron kaplan is a solid and knowledgeable baseball writer and researcher, one of the longtime pillars of the society for american baseball research sabr. Hank greenberg in 1938, by ron kaplan, blends geopolitics and baseball.
Ron kaplan, hank greenberg 1938 watchung booksellers. Because its all about me ron kaplans baseball bookshelf. For anyone who has grown up watching star athletes round the bases, our baseball books feature will keep you up to date on the latest titles. May 15, 2017 the following is an excerpt from ron kaplans new book, hank greenberg in 1938. For whatever reason, mash has long been one of my comfort tv programs. Hank greenberg in 1938 is a wonderful baseball book, loaded with anecdotes and statistics. Baseball book prospects ron kaplans baseball bookshelf. Over seventythousand books have been written covering every facet of our national pastime.
Ron kaplan is a sports and features writer and editor for the new jersey jewish news. Decatur is the author of behindthescenes baseball and traded, both published by acta sports, chicago illinois. Load your bases with five recs from the superfan behind 501 baseball books fans must read be. But then the focus of the book was the 1938 season. The book explores two battles taking place simultaneously, greenberg battling at the plate while. Whether you love baseball, history or both, you will want to read it. From this bewildering array of baseball books, ron kaplan has chosen 501 of the best, making it easier for fans to find just the books to suit them or to know what. The jewish olympics book by ron kaplan, ira berkow. Howard megdal, author of the baseball talmud and the cardinals way ron kaplan has produced an interesting, factfilled account of the jewish olympics, the maccabiah games. Hatred and home runs in the shadow of war by ron kaplan.
Many fine books have been written about how the game took root in the. Ron kaplan has 1,807 books on goodreads, and is currently reading new york by edward rutherfurd. Hank greenberg in 1938 book by ron kaplan official. Subscribe to ron kaplan s baseball bookshelf by email. If you think jackie robinson had it tough in the racist environment of postwwii baseball, attend to detroit slugger hammerin hank greenberg big league career. Of course he had the relatively small baseball in mind, because its literature is formidablevast and varied, instructive, often wildly entertaining, and occasionally brilliant. Ron kaplans baseball bookshelf the poster boy for cautionary tales, steve dalkowski died april 19 at the age of 80. Sometimes theyre spot on, other times, not so much. Book reporter named to s notable baseball books of 2017. Local author ron kaplan pens hank greenberg book montclair. If on the other hand you want to relive some of the everyday drama of the 1938 season, ron kaplans account will fill the bill. The closest ill ever get to law school is reading this. Nowhere is the wealth of books on baseball plainer than in ron kaplan s book, which describes 501 other books about baseball.
The following is an excerpt from ron kaplans new book, hank greenberg in 1938. The baseball book club 707 members last activity 36. He was always a mensch, said the author, an awardwinning journalist and author of two blogs. Kaplan might also have offered a bit more on the paradox of hank greenbergs employment by henry ford, and whatever relationship there was between the two men.
Mar 28, 20 there are at least 501 reasons why you shouldnt attempt to read every one of the baseball books that ron kaplan has challenged you to corral, consume and contemplate in his new reference tome. Delving deep into greenbergs life, talking to those who knew him and reading everything available, kaplan affirmed his highest expectation. And wed also encourage anyone who thinks they may have a shot at becoming the mlb commissioner some day, start by lawyering up and investing knowledge here about how the game is still held. Previously all the players in such books would share a common bond, like a team or a time frame. The book about books includes everything a fanatic or casual follower of the sport could ask for. May seen kind of weird, latching on to an incongruous comedy about war. Food for thought mental floss presents a potpourri of the legend and lore behind myriad foods, restaurants, products, and people. Aug 10, 2017 author ron kaplans recent book, hank greenberg in 1938. The sabr bookshelf is a listing of books received at the sabr office.
The life and times of a baseball immortal, by william c. There are at least 501 reasons why you shouldnt attempt to read every one of the baseball books that ron kaplan has challenged you to corral, consume and contemplate in his new reference tome. From this bewildering array of baseball books, ron kaplan has chosen 501 of the best, making it easier for fans to find just the books to suit them or to know what theyre missing. The sabr bookshelf society for american baseball research. Propounding his small ball theory of sports literature, george plimpton proposed that the smaller the ball, the more formidable the literature. This was the moment for such a book, and kaplan was the perfect choice to write it.