Babe Ruth's Own Book of Baseball - Illustrated

From his wayward youth of throwing rotten eggs at cursing truck drivers frequenting the Baltimore rail yards, to bowing out at Yankee stadium in 1949, Babe Ruth takes the reader on an intimate journey through the shiny avenues and shadowed back alleys of his storied career.Rich with personnel accounts of those who inspired him, such as Father Gilbert and Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth’s Own Book of Baseball is a telling of history through the eyes of a man many regard as the greatest baseball player of all time.The fresh narrative combines knowledge, experience and self-deprecation to present Ruth’s approach to life and sports, with insights into his ups, downs, mistakes and successes. His pitching, batting and fielding techniques and those of his peers are shared with a vibrant telling that makes clear Ruth’s love for the game. The book includes more than two dozen images and photos, as well as a Foreword by author and Babe Ruth fan, Mike Ryan. Read more