Kaplan does not pretend to be anything but a longtime fan, knowledgeable and opinionated about both classic and obscure baseball books published since 1882. Propounding his small ball theory of sports literature, george plimpton proposed that the smaller the ball, the more formidable the literature. Over seventythousand books have been written covering every facet of our national pastime. The sabr bookshelf is a listing of books received at the sabr office. Good minds suggestron kaplans favorite books about baseball his favorite books about baseball. Ron kaplan has 1,807 books on goodreads, and is currently reading new york by edward rutherfurd. There are at least 501 reasons why you shouldnt attempt to read every one of the baseball books that ron kaplan has challenged you to corral, consume and contemplate in his new reference. For whatever reason, mash has long been one of my comfort tv programs.
Author ron kaplans recent book, hank greenberg in 1938. The book about books includes everything a fanatic or casual follower of the sport could ask for. Ron kaplans baseball bookshelf the poster boy for cautionary tales, steve dalkowski died april 19 at the age of 80. Mar 30, 2020 for whatever reason, mash has long been one of my comfort tv programs. But wallace wonders how it might be to sit down oldtimers with contemporary players for a discussion of their craft.
Local author ron kaplan pens hank greenberg book montclair. The zen of building the best team in baseball and breaking the curse. Ron kaplan is a solid and knowledgeable baseball writer and researcher, one of the longtime pillars of the society for american baseball research sabr. Makes it fun to check off which books youve read and handy to bring to the bookstore or library to get what you still want to read. Ron kaplan, hank greenberg 1938 watchung booksellers. The baseball book club 707 members last activity 36. Worldcat is the largest online catalog in the world, accessing the collections of more than 72,000 libraries in 170 countries and territories.
Ron kaplans baseball bookshelf if it fits on a bookshelf, it fits here. From this bewildering array of baseball books, ron kaplan has chosen 501 of the best, making it easier for fans to find just the books to suit them or to know what theyre missing. Hank greenberg in 1938 book by ron kaplan official. One of last nights episodes on metv the cable station for aging baby boomers with shows like perry mason, adam12, the flintstones, etc. Ron kaplan tells the story with the same dignity and grace that greenberg exhibited on the field and in his life. The sabr bookshelf society for american baseball research. Hatred and home runs in the shadow of war, by ron kaplan greenberg was one of baseballs first jewish stars and this book examines the implications of that as hitler came to power.
From biography, history, fiction, and instruction to books about ballparks, business, and rules, anyone who loves to read about baseball will find in this book a. If you think jackie robinson had it tough in the racist environment of postwwii baseball, attend to detroit slugger hammerin hank greenberg big league career. The closest ill ever get to law school is reading this. The following is an excerpt from ron kaplans new book, hank greenberg in 1938. Ron kaplans baseball bookshelf if it fits on a bookshelf. Whether you love baseball, history or both, you will want to read it. Books have been written about the use of baseball as an imperialist tool by the united states. Aug 10, 2017 author ron kaplans recent book, hank greenberg in 1938. Hatred and home runs in the shadow of war by ron kaplan.
Appropriately, kaplan begins his acknowledgements with a quote from hawkeye pierce of mash who, when asked what one book hed want if stranded on a desert island, replied, the dictionary, because it has all the. The book explores two battles taking place simultaneously, greenberg battling at the plate while. Load your bases with five recs from the superfan behind 501 baseball books fans must read be. Many fine books have been written about how the game took root in the. Ron kaplans baseball bookshelf and kaplans korner on jews and sports. Ron kaplan ron kaplan is a writer from montclair, new jersey. This it the time of year when the baseball media offer their considered opinions on their favorite prospects. Food for thought mental floss presents a potpourri of the legend and lore behind myriad foods, restaurants, products, and people. Jan 01, 20 good minds suggestron kaplans favorite books about baseball his favorite books about baseball.
Sportswriter and blogger kaplans first book is a fun and useful guide for finding arguably the best baseball books among the mounds of titles relating to this bookinspiring sport. These programs are included with the cost of admission. From this bewildering array of baseball books, ron kaplan has chosen 501 of the best, making it easier for fans to find just the books to suit them or to know what. There are at least 501 reasons why you shouldnt attempt to read every one of the baseball books that ron kaplan has challenged you to corral, consume and contemplate in his new reference tome. From this bewildering array of baseball books, ron kaplan has chosen 501 of the best, making it easier for fans to find just the books to suit them or to know. As hitler was gaining power in germany, greenberg was a premiere power hitter for the detroit tigers. Heres the new york times obituary by richard goldstein. Ron kaplan is currently working on a book about baseball during the korean war years. Decatur is the author of behindthescenesbaseball and traded, both published by acta sports, chicago illinois. Using the catalog, a subject search of particular sports turns up the following tally of book titles in the worlds libraries. America had better learn baseball, in his book, but precisely that no. For anyone who has grown up watching star athletes round the bases, our baseball books feature will keep you up to date on the latest titles.
Players, owners, and american baseball to 1920 project muse. Apr 25, 2017 ron kaplan tells the story with the same dignity and grace that greenberg exhibited on the field and in his life. Ron kaplans baseball bookshelf, montclair, new jersey. Ron kaplan is a sports and features writer and editor for the new jersey jewish news. Most of the dishes are definitely not politically correct in this era of healthy eating.
Hank greenberg in 1938, by ron kaplan, blends geopolitics and baseball. On wednesday, august 16th at 1pm, the hall of fame will welcome author ron kaplan as he talks about his new book, hank greenberg in 1938. Baseball book prospects ron kaplans baseball bookshelf. Book reporter named to s notable baseball books of 2017. Free 501 checklist available excelspreadhseet format. The autobiography of baseball by joseph wallace is a different sort of best book and takes the concept of oral history to a new level. While roger maris pursuit of babe ruths home run record is well known to most baseball fans, very few know that detroit tigers first baseman. The life and times of a baseball immortal, by william c.
From this bewildering array of baseball books, ron kaplan. And wed also encourage anyone who thinks they may have a shot at becoming the mlb commissioner some day, start by lawyering up and investing knowledge here about how the game is still held. Nowhere is the wealth of books on baseball plainer than in ron kaplans book, which describes 501 other books about baseball. Previously all the players in such books would share a common bond, like a team or a time frame. This book of books contains all you need to know about baseball, including controversies, category by category. Hank greenberg in 1938 is a wonderful baseball book, loaded with anecdotes and statistics. Still, this fun book provides a heaping helping of lighthearted glimpses into the players which we seldom see. Sometimes theyre spot on, other times, not so much. Subscribe to ron kaplan s baseball bookshelf by email. He was always a mensch, said the author, an awardwinning journalist and author of two blogs. It shows how hank greenberg, represented by the greatest generation, made a decisive contribution to americas society. Ron kaplan is a writer and sports editor for a weekly newspaper in new jersey.
Delving deep into greenbergs life, talking to those who knew him and reading everything available, kaplan affirmed his highest expectation. This was the moment for such a book, and kaplan was the perfect choice to write it. Our authors series brings noted baseball authors to cooperstown for special lectures and book signings during the summer months. But then the focus of the book was the 1938 season. If on the other hand you want to relive some of the everyday drama of the 1938 season, ron kaplans account will fill the bill. Of course he had the relatively small baseball in mind, because its literature is formidablevast and varied, instructive, often wildly entertaining, and occasionally brilliant. Because its all about me ron kaplans baseball bookshelf.
Kaplan might also have offered a bit more on the paradox of hank greenbergs employment by henry ford, and whatever relationship there was between the two men. Mar 28, 20 there are at least 501 reasons why you shouldnt attempt to read every one of the baseball books that ron kaplan has challenged you to corral, consume and contemplate in his new reference tome. Howard megdal, author of the baseball talmud and the cardinals way ron kaplan has produced an interesting, factfilled account of the jewish olympics, the maccabiah games. May 15, 2017 the following is an excerpt from ron kaplans new book, hank greenberg in 1938. This story includes a rating of some memorable tv marketing slogans, the truth behind the fivesecond rule, and some inventions purported to be the best thing since sliced bread note. May seen kind of weird, latching on to an incongruous comedy about war. Ron kaplan s baseball bookshelf, montclair, new jersey. The jewish olympics book by ron kaplan, ira berkow. Decatur is the author of behindthescenes baseball and traded, both published by acta sports, chicago illinois. Nowhere is the wealth of books on baseball plainer than in ron kaplan s book, which describes 501 other books about baseball. Book reporter named to s notable baseball books of 2017 ron kaplan has this subject cornered.
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