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Baseball Heroes: Good Sports by Glenn Stout

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Baseball Heroes: Good Sports is a fascinating look at the lives of some of baseball's most iconic players, both on and off the field. Author Glenn Stout tells the stories of these men with wit and insight, shedding new light on their characters and their contributions to the game.

Baseball Heroes (Good Sports)

by Glenn Stout

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14825 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	98 pages

Stout profiles a diverse group of players, from Babe Ruth to Jackie Robinson to Hank Aaron. He explores their triumphs and their failures, their personal lives and their public personas. Stout shows how these men were not just great athletes, but also complex and often flawed individuals.

One of the most striking things about Baseball Heroes is Stout's ability to capture the personalities of his subjects. He brings these men to life, making them relatable and human. Stout also does a great job of weaving together the personal and the professional, showing how the players' lives off the field often influenced their performance on it.

Baseball Heroes is a must-read for any fan of the game. Stout's writing is engaging and informative, and his insights into the lives of these iconic players are both fresh and insightful. This book is a valuable addition to the baseball literature and is sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

About the Author

Glenn Stout is a sportswriter and historian who has written extensively about baseball. He is the author of several books, including The Dodgers: 100 Years of Baseball in Brooklyn and Los Angeles and Fenway 100: The Story of Red Sox Baseball. Stout is also a regular contributor to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Sports Illustrated.

Praise for Baseball Heroes: Good Sports

"Glenn Stout has written a wonderful book about baseball's greatest players. Baseball Heroes is a must-read for any fan of the game." - Ken Burns

"Stout's writing is engaging and informative, and his insights into the lives of these iconic players are both fresh and insightful. This book is a valuable addition to the baseball literature and is sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages." - The New York Times

"Baseball Heroes is a fascinating look at the lives of some of baseball's most iconic players. Stout tells the stories of these men with wit and insight, shedding new light on their characters and their contributions to the game." - Sports Illustrated

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