Published to the accolades of critics and sportswriters and the raves of thousands of readers everywhere, this phenomenal coast-to-coast bestseller is an incisive, intelligent and always fascinating analysis of America's favorite pastime. Will gives a unique look at this intricate sport, including in-depth profiles of Tony Gwynn, Cal Ripkin, Jr., Tony LaRussa, and Orel Hershiser. 16 pages of photographs.
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Published to the accolades of critics and sportswriters and the raves of thousands of readers everywhere, this phenomenal coast-to-coast bestseller is an incisive, intelligent and always fascinating analysis of America's favorite pastime. Will gives a unique look at this intricate sport, including in-depth profiles of Tony Gwynn, Cal Ripkin, Jr., Tony LaRussa, and Orel Hershiser. 16 pages of photographs.
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Sigrid Estrada (Jacket Photograph), Andrew M. Newm. Good in good jacket. 25 cm. ix, [3], 353, [3] pages. Illustrations. Index. Some soiling/creasing to DJ. Some edge soiling. Signed by the author on the half-title. George Frederick Will (born May 4, 1941) is an American conservative political commentator. Will writes regular columns for The Washington Post and provides commentary for NBC News and MSNBC. In 1986, The Wall Street Journal called him "perhaps the most powerful journalist in America", in a league with Walter Lippmann (1889-1974). His numerous awards include the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 1977. Often combining factual reporting with conservative commentary, Will's columns are known for their erudite vocabulary, allusions to political philosophers, and frequent references to baseball. Will, a Chicago Cubs fan, has written extensively on baseball, including his best-selling book Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball. He was one of the interview subjects for Ken Burns' PBS documentary series Baseball. Derived from a Kirkus review: Political pundit Will is a baseball buff whose principal claim to fame has been an unrequited passion for the Chicago Cubs. Here, he essays a sort of thinking-man's guide to the national pastime. Will focuses on four real pros: Tony LaRussa (manager, Oakland Athletics); Orel Hershiser (pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers); Tony Gwynn (outfielder, San Diego Padres); and Cal Ripken, Jr. (shortstop, Baltimore Orioles). The subjects of his profiles, however, serve mainly as departure points for wide-ranging inquiries into base-running, defense, hitting, pitching, stealing (signs as well as bases), and other of baseball's essential skills. The author persuasively rates today's "physically more impressive" stars above their storied counterparts of yesteryear. At his best, Will is an informed, frequently astute, student of the diamond.
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Very good condition in good jacket. 25 cm, 353 pages, illus., tables, index, front DJ flap price clipped, some scratches to DJ. Unusual item--appears to be signed by humorist Dave Barry as Dave "George Will" Barry. Four men who are exemplars of baseball's exacting craftsmanship: manager Tony La Russa, pitcher Orel Hershiser, batter Tony Gwynn, and shortstop (defense) Cal Ripken, Jr.
for anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of this wonderful American pastime.... recommend highly.
versatone
Aug 6, 2009
George Will - Men At Work
A must-read for any baseball fan. The book examines four basic elements of baseball: managing, hitting, fielding and pitching. The author provides many historical anecdotes to illustrate the information provided during the interviews of Tony LaRussa, Tony Gwynn, Cal Ripken and Orel Hershiser.