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Bob Feller's Little Black Book of Baseball Wisdom

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This page-turning book acts as a great guide on how to throw curve balls, change-ups, knuckle balls, and even sinker balls. The wonderful, 1930's pitcher, Bob Feller also teaches you on how to just have fun and a good attitude. He's always talking on how he got from a hard farm-working boy that grew up in Van Meter, Iowa to an All-Star pitcher. The book starts off fast and easy enough to catch on. It's very exciting to read about his adventures on becoming a pro baseball player and all his amazing accomplishments as an All-Star pro. Overall I would suggest this book to kids and teens that are interested in baseball and it's pastime!

Bob Feller, one of the premier pitchers in the history of baseball, has never been one to sugarcoat his opinions. He is old-school: the good old days were the best. Today's players (and young people in general) don't appreciate how good they have it, or the sacrifices made by previous generations.

Such is the essence of his "Little Black Book of Baseball Wisdom," in which he opines on the trouble with today's kids (too much TV, not enough physical exertion, among other complaints). The wisdom does not come in the form of advice, but rather what he has learned as a baseball legend.

Feller also writes about several of his contemporaries. To read his comments, one would think him a Will Rogers in knickers; he never met a player during his career that he didn't think was a "great" guy.

"Little Black Book" IS refreshing, however, given the concentration on the current game, with its quest to entertain its fans with more than just the game on the field.

If you have a sports fan in your family this is a book they would enjoy having in their collection. Small, but packed!

This is the greatest book ever! I got mine on New Year's Eve and was addicted to it from the first page. It is the type of book that has everything that you want to know about him (Bob Feller) from growing up in Van Meter, Iwoa to WWII and what he learned in war . Everything like secrets to succes, pitching, life, it's even got humor in it! I met BOB FELLER at a baseball card show and he was pretty funny, friendly and very willing to talk about his incredible career. I recommend this book not only to Feller fans but baseball fans and those who just want a great book too. He tought me so much by reading his book, facts on him and alot of other player's too. This is the best book I ever read! Bob Feller is rated the greatest pitcher ever and if he didn't go in to serve his country during WWII, he could have won some 300+ games and struck out about 3,000+ batters! Thats what many people predicted he would have accomplished. He will surprize you and amaze you and you will never be bored again once you have the Bob Feller "Little Black Book" of Wisdom.

I purchased this book soon after hearing about Bob Feller's death, wanting to find out more about his life. I thought the most interesting parts were his thoughts concerning the players and games of his era. I was not disappointed. I have often wondered how the athletes of the '30's, '40's, and 50's would stack up against today's players and came away convinced the top athletes would stand the test of time.

Bob Feller was a unique individual who put America first and his career statistics far down on the list of his priorities. His love of country was so ingrained in his whole being. I also thought his "behind the scenes" promotion of black baseball in his barnstorming tours paved the way for Jackie Robinson and all who followed. We may never see his like again.

The real bonus, however, was that when the book arrived, I was surprised to see it was autographed by the author himself.

Tom Balsley