Batter up--here comes the most memorable collection of anecdotes about the national pastime ever assembled. Tales from the Dugout brings together never-before-told stories from baseball personalities such as Roger Maris, Ken Griffey Jr., Pete Rose, Phil Rizzuto, and Gaylord Perry in this illustrated, one-of-a-kind compendium.

Whenever literate baseball fans gather, one question invariably arises: "What are the best baseball books?" This volume offers an answer from an expert who has spent a lifetime reading, evaluating, and honoring great baseball books. Here are thoughtful essays on 68 more "Diamond Classics," great baseball books published since 1989 when the prequel to the present volume was released.

Each essay neatly summarizes one of the books selected, defines its unique contribution to the canon, and explains what makes it great. Reading this book, along with its predecessor, is tantamount to taking a crash course in baseball literature. In addition to interesting anecdotal information, a complete bibliography of all books covered is included. This book serves as a valuable reference for anyone starting, building, or maintaining a personal or institutional baseball library.

This memorable collection of anecdotes about America''s national pastime will take you into the dugout, clubhouse, and press box with some of the game''s greatest players and storytellers. From Hall-of-Famers Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays to the always-quotable Casey Stengel, to modern-day stars Ken Griffey, Jr. and Larry Walker, Tales from the Dugout features more than 150 priceless stories. You''ll hear about George Steinbrenner''s revolving-door hiring policies, Tommy Lasorda''s feud with the Phillie Phanatic, Yogi Berra''s expansive strike zone, Earl Weaver''s battles with American League umpires, and Phil Rizzuto''s struggle with the English language. This intimate and entertaining collection is sure to delight fans of all generations.

Batter up--here comes the most memorable collection of anecdotes about the national pastime ever assembled. Tales from the Dugout brings together never-before-told stories from baseball personalities such as Roger Maris, Ken Griffey Jr., Pete Rose, Phil Rizzuto, and Gaylord Perry in this illustrated, one-of-a-kind compendium.

Whenever literate baseball fans gather, one question invariably arises: "What are the best baseball books?" This volume offers an answer from an expert who has spent a lifetime reading, evaluating, and honoring great baseball books. Here are thoughtful essays on 68 more "Diamond Classics," great baseball books published since 1989 when the prequel to the present volume was released.

Each essay neatly summarizes one of the books selected, defines its unique contribution to the canon, and explains what makes it great. Reading this book, along with its predecessor, is tantamount to taking a crash course in baseball literature. In addition to interesting anecdotal information, a complete bibliography of all books covered is included. This book serves as a valuable reference for anyone starting, building, or maintaining a personal or institutional baseball library.

This memorable collection of anecdotes about America''s national pastime will take you into the dugout, clubhouse, and press box with some of the game''s greatest players and storytellers. From Hall-of-Famers Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays to the always-quotable Casey Stengel, to modern-day stars Ken Griffey, Jr. and Larry Walker, Tales from the Dugout features more than 150 priceless stories. You''ll hear about George Steinbrenner''s revolving-door hiring policies, Tommy Lasorda''s feud with the Phillie Phanatic, Yogi Berra''s expansive strike zone, Earl Weaver''s battles with American League umpires, and Phil Rizzuto''s struggle with the English language. This intimate and entertaining collection is sure to delight fans of all generations.