The Lords of Baseball: A Wry Look at a Side of the Game the Fan Seldom Sees - The Front Office
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Book Overview
Over his long career covering the Brooklyn Dodgers Harold Parrott witnessed the moguls of baseball's Golden Era firsthand and shares many unforgettable stories about his encounters. Funny and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1563526824
ISBN13:9781563526824
Release Date:January 2002
Publisher:Taylor Trade Publishing
Length:331 Pages
Weight:1.48 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.4" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
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An Overdue Perspective on the Front Office
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Unlike other books in this genre, does not romanticize the Brooklyn Dodgers nor mythologizes Jackie Robinson's contributions to baseball. This is an honest, well-written insider's account of baseball in the fifties and sixties.
Sports Illustrated Article July 8 Issue
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is a Gem, Funny First Hand history plus Harold Parrott knows how to write. I am finally startung to understand why baseball has the "problems" it has. As Mr Parrott says these "Lords" truly are "little boys with big wallets" Enjoy
A First Hand Brooklyn Dodger History Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
A First Hand Brooklyn Dodger history book, with a sense of humor, an informed point of view with a B/Q attitude...Bravo!!!
Now we know the rest of the story- Baseball
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book was thouroughly enjoyable. I enjoyed the insightsand the annecdotes. Good sports reading-
THE LORDS OF BASEBALL BY HAROLD F. PARROTT
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
When reading the history of Branch Rickey, Pee Wee Reese, Leo Durocher, Larry MacPhail, Walter O'Malley and what happened behind the scenes...it is so funny to read!! It is a people and personality book that is fun and revealing.
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