Diamond Greats: Profiles and Interviews With 65 of Baseball's History Makers

Meckler Books, 1988. First. Hardcover. Like new/Like new. Like new 1st edition hardcover navy cloth on boards and gilt lettering to spine. Like new dust jacket. 8vo. (6.5 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches) B&W photos and illustrations. 389 pp.

Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. More than records and statistics, more than legendary teams, more than ballparks overflowing with character, the players are the ones who have given substance to the National Pastime and make it the magnificent attraction that it is.

Diamond Greats is a look at some of these players, their careers and the contributions they have made to the game. There are many threads that unify the 65 players profiled. Foremost, they all performed with admirable skills and all were men of noteworthy achievements. And all accompliced certain proficiencies that raised them above the levels of ordinary players.

The book is divided into a series of categories, including chapters on members of baseball's Hall of Fame, Most Valuable Players, champion hitters and outstanding pitchers. A chapter on the "Old Guard" deals with players who performed in the 1930s or earlier. Another chapter, "Men of Special Achievement," features players who performed historic feats that rank among the most memorable events in the history of the game. Finally, "Solid Performers, One and All" is a chapter that focuses on players who, although they may to have been among the the top stars of their eras, were outstanding, everyday players who performed valiantly throughout their careers.

The stories these players have told represent a living history of the game of baseball. It is hoped that their recollections and the stories of their deeds will not only accentuate their accomplishments, but also help preserve the rich lore of baseball.