Many thanks to author Robert O’Brian for sending me a copy of his interesting book, Marse Joe and Me, Recalling Baseball’s Greatest Manager. In it, Robert details the improbable story of how his then thirteen-year-old father – a paperboy in Buffalo, New York in the 1930s during the grim days of the Great Depression – was befriended by Joe McCarthy and his wife, Babe. It was a friendship that lasted for the rest of their lives until McCarthy passed away on January 13, 1978, at the age of 90…
Field of Schemes by J.B. Manheim, reviewed by Gary Livacari
The author is to be commended for penning a interesting tale that effortlessly blends fact with fiction along with ample doses of baseball history, American history, and politics…
Congrats to Vince Jankoski! Boomer Ball Now Available on Amazon!
I couldn’t be prouder of our contributor Vince Jankoski. His first book, Boomer Ball: A Baby Boomer Reflects on the Game He Loves, is now available on Amazon in both ebook and paperback formats…
Roger Bresnahan, A Baseball Life, by John R. Husman, Reviewed by Gary Livacari
If you asked most baseball history students what they know about Roger Bresnahan, you would likely hear something like this: “Isn’t he the guy who invented shin guards? Isn’t that the reason he’s in the Hall of Fame?”…
Book Review: What’s in Ted’s Wallet? The Newly Revealed T206 Baseball Card Collection of Thomas Edison’s Youngest Son
Fans of the Deadball Era, along with those who have an active interest in vintage baseball card collections, will enjoy the new book by J.B. Manheim and Lawrence Knorr, What’s in Ted’s Wallet? The book details the early 19th century baseball card collection of Thomas Edison’s son, Theodore, which dates to 1909-1910…
White Washing the Black Sox: A Tale of Gamblers, Gamers, Guilt, and Greed
I’m happy to report that my first venture into novel writing, “White Washing the Black Sox: A Tale of Gamblers, Gamers, Guilt, and Greed” is finished and is now available on Amazon…
My Review of “The Gashouse Gang,” by John Heidenry
Now that we are firming in what I call the baseball “No-Man’s land,” – the time between the last out of the World Series and until we hear the magic words, “Pitchers and catchers report” – it’s a good time to catch up on some unfinished business. So I thought I’d post a review I wrote a few years ago but never got around to publishing. The book is The Gashouse Gang, by John Heidenry. I really enjoyed it and I hope my detailed review stimulates your interest to read it…
My Review of: Baseball’s Endangered Species, Inside the Craft of Scouting by Those Who Lived it, by Lee Lowenfish
I was recently to review “Baseball’s Endangered Species, Inside the Craft of Scouting by those Who Lived it.” Author Lee Lowenfish is an accomplished, highly acclaimed author, and I was honored to be asked…
My Review of “Days of Reckoning,” by Author Ron Waldo
Those of us who have read Author Ron Waldo’s previous books know him to be a skilled writer and accomplished baseball historian. With the publication of his latest book, “Days of Reckoning: Players Punching Their Ticket Out of Pittsburgh During the Barney Dreyfus Era,” he now emerges as a top-notch baseball researcher…
Book Review: Bright Lights Black Stars
“I owe more to Canadians than they’ll ever know. In my baseball career they were the first to make me feel my natural self… “ -Jackie Robinson
My New Book: “Out From Under the Shadow of the Babe!” One hundred and ten baseball profiles of ball players NOT named Babe Ruth!
Out From Under the Shadow of the Babe is a collection of essays I’ve written over the years and all have been published here on the Baseball History Comes Alive website…
My Review of: This Never Happened, The Mystery Behind the Death of Christy Mathewson
The historical setting is 1918 during the Great War. Baseball was under intense pressure to show its support for the war effort…
My Review of “Sugarball, A Novel of Negro League Baseball,” by R. Lee Procter
It’s not often that we baseball history buffs venture into the realm of historically-based novels. It’s also not often that we encounter one such book from this genre that happens to be right up our alley…
Book Review: Some Catch – Thirty Gems Capturing the Humor and Drama of the Game
I’m very happy to report that contributor Bill Schaefer’s first book, Some Catch: Thirty Gems Capturing the Humor and Drama of the Game, is now available on Amazon in both paperback and ebook versions…
My Review of: “Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era”
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Hot Off the Press! Michael Keedy’s New Book Now Avilable!
I’m very pleased to announce that a new book by our outstanding contributor, Michael Keedy, is now available on Amazon: “Michael Keedy Counts Down the Top Ten Greatest World Series Catches”…
New Book by Pete Aman: Fielders’ Choice – Life Lessons from Baseball
One of our readers, Pete Aman, has just released a new book, Fielders’ Choice – Life Lessons from Baseball…
Review of Deadball Trailblazers, by Ron Waldo
If you’re a fan of the Dead Ball Era as I am, you’ll find Ron Waldo’s new book, Deadball Trailblazers to be a real gem…
My New Book: “The Best of Baseball History Comes Alive”
My New Book: The Best of Baseball History Comes Alive What’s the old saying, “If […]
The Tragedy of Fred Merkle, Part One
“Strength to overcome adversity…that is the enduring legacy of Fred Merkle’s life.’”…
Ty Cobb, Part Two: My Review of “Ty Cobb, A Terrible Beauty”
When I posted my essay about Ty Cobb here the other day, I also posted it on Facebook, as I usually do. A number of readers mentioned the biography of Cobb by Charles Leerhsen which came out a few years ago and caused quite a stir. It was called, Ty Cobb, a Terrible Beauty…
NEW BLOG TOPIC: My Review of “Arky, The Baseball Life of Joseph Floyd ‘Arky’ Vaughan”
I recently finished the outstanding biography of Arky Vaughan written by our reader, Frank Garland. I really enjoyed the book and wrote a review…
New Blog Topic: Kevin Trusty’s New Book!
It’s always exciting for us when one of our contributors comes out with a publication of his own, and we’re always glad to give it as much exposure as we can…
Tony Lazzeri, Part II
Some of you will remember my post from a couple weeks ago in which I mentioned I was reading the new book on Tony Lazzeri written by one of our regular readers, Larry Baldassaro.
My Review of Bill Gutman’s Book, “Murder on Murderer’s Row”
Bill Gutman has been an integral part of our team here on Baseball History Comes Alive for two and a half years…
“Dalko”: The Untold Story of Baseball’s Fastest Pitcher
“I wish he could have accomplished more. He was slated for big things. It’s just unfortunate that he didn’t.…But he’s still a legend”…
Let’s Recall Don Larsen’s “Perfect Game” Opponent, Sal “The Barber” Maglie
(Written at the time of the passing of Don Larsen in January 2020) With the passing of Don Larsen this week, the focus of the baseball world has understandably been on the Perfect Game gem he tossed for the Yankees in the 1956 World Series…
My Book on the 1919 Black Sox Scandal Now Available on Amazon!
I’m happy to announce that my book Reflections on the 1919 Black Sox: Time for Another Look is now available on Amazon in e-book form. The paperback should also be available shortly…
The Sad Saga of Babe Ruth and the “Baby Ruth” Candy Bar
“Well, I ain’t eatin’ your damned candy bar anymore!” —Babe Ruth, 1927
…And after you read the story, who could blame him?
Exerpt From “Falling in Love With Baseball” on a Historic 50th Anniversary of One Of the Worst Calls in Major League History!
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Our Newest Book! What’s the old saying? “If you Don’t Toot Your Own Horn, No One Else Will!
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What Can You Tell Me About This Photo?
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My Review of “Falling In Love with Baseball” by Chris “Mavo” Mavraedis
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Attention Baseball History Fans! Boy, Do I have a Book For You!
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Baseball Italian Style! Larry Baldassaro’s New Book!
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Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Ossie Bluege, “The Brooks Robinson of the 1920s and ‘30s!”
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The Tragedy of Baseball Scapegoats
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The Forgotten Hall-of-Famer,Tony Lazzeri
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