Books

Sitting in front of a computer screen can be a real drag at times and stepping away to read from an actual book (yes they still exist) can be a nice break, especially when it's hobby related!
If anyone wants to indulge me with some recommended reads, that would be nice, and who knows, maybe a board member or two can swap a book as a result of this discussion or pick one up before vacation season kicks in.
Here's three of mine:
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis
Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero by David Maraniss
Card Sharks: How Upper Deck Turned a Child's Hobby Into a High-stakes, Billion-dollar Business by Pete Williams.
Thanks! Look forward to your responses.
If anyone wants to indulge me with some recommended reads, that would be nice, and who knows, maybe a board member or two can swap a book as a result of this discussion or pick one up before vacation season kicks in.
Here's three of mine:
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis
Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero by David Maraniss
Card Sharks: How Upper Deck Turned a Child's Hobby Into a High-stakes, Billion-dollar Business by Pete Williams.
Thanks! Look forward to your responses.
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Operation Bullpen
Both of the above are must reads for anyone who has a passion about collecting
<< <i>The Card (about the famous Wagner) Operation Bullpen >>
Have read The Card--was a great mix between telling the story of the card but also Honus himself, although I think it takes a few unsubstantiated shots at the original purchaser of the card (forget his name) at the Florida flea market that the authors insinuate was altered.
Operation Bullpen sounds enticing will have to pick that one up. Thanks
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Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero by David Maraniss
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great book
I have a book called "after jackie" about jackie robinson and race relations in baseball. PM me your address and it's yours.
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Well, we do agree on one thing. Great book!
Really enjoyed "The Card"
Also "Lone Survivor" Not sports related, but great military navy seal book. Rumor is it is being made into a movie by the guy that made "Friday Night Lights" One of the best books I have read in awhile.
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Instead it was just a stupid thread that has nothing to do with Sports Cards or Memorabilia.
<< <i>I would recommend Ball Four. I also just read Red and Me, the latest book by Bill Russell about he and Red Auerbach. Was a pretty fun read. If you like basketball, Breaks of the Game is almost a must read. If you like golf, read Open by John Feinstein about putting together the 02 US Open at Bethpage Black. I'm looking forward to Bill Simmons The Book of Basketball. >>
Speaking of Ball Four. Here is a photo of Jim Bouton from last Sunday.
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<< <i>Oh, I'm sorry. I assumed this was another stupid thread looking for a Fantasy Baseball Owner.
Instead it was just a stupid thread that has nothing to do with Sports Cards or Memorabilia. >>
Somebody got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.
<< <i>Somebody got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. >>
Me? Nah...not at all. Just annoyed by all of the newb's off-topic threads. There's this whole other Sports Talk Forum that he should be made aware of.