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Greatness in Waiting: An Illustrated History of the Early New York Yankees, 1903-1919

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Hopefully this is only a first effort by author, Ray Istorico. Baseball fans could use many more, although I suspect that the depth and breadth of research required to put together "Greatness in Waiting" precludes many more volumes. Wonderfully illustrated with almost 200 photographs, Istorico brings the so-called "dead-ball" era alive. Overall quality of writing and story telling is excellent, and after reading the book, Istorico leaves the reader yearning for a return to this more simple and pure form of sport. Buy this book !

This is a great book for baseball fans. Especially Yankee fans. It visits a period in time often overlooked by the other writers. The author makes you feel part of the scene. Great Photos.

A very classy, smart and very significant account of our beloved, and adored Heroes. It left me complete as to somehow different, a knowing of sorts as to why I love the Yankees so much.

Well-researched with a terrific writing style. Thoroughly enjoyable book on an under-reported (yet tremendously interesting) era in Yankee history.