Heroes of the Hall : Baseball's Greatest Players [Hardcover]

Ron Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 23, 2002

From Hank Aaron to Robin Yount, Heroes of the Hall is the ultimate collection, an illustrated commemorative book, which celebrates the career and accomplishments of every elected member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. From 1936 to 2002, every player, manager and league-builder is profiled, with captivating essays and evocative black and white and color photography that capture his contribution to the game. FEATURES: Full page action or portrait shots for almost every inductee; Foreword by Ozzie Smith; Photos of every members Hall of Fame plaque; "Player name page tabs" make it a breeze to locate any member.

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About the Author

Ron Smith is a senior editor at Sporting News. Heroes of the Hall is Ron’s 16th book, including previous titles from Sporting News: The Ballpark Book, Baseball’s 100 Greatest Players, Football’s 100 Greatest Players and Every Saturday in Autumn. Ron, a native of Independence, MO, currently resides in St. Louis.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Sporting News; First Edition edition (April 23, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892046880
• ISBN-13: 978-0892046881
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,674,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect gift for the serious baseball fan!, May 12, 2002

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Rick Gleason (Seattle, Wa. U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heroes of the Hall : Baseball's Greatest Players (Hardcover)

This is a great book for the baseball aficionado. Especially for those who appreciate the great players of years gone by.

Dozens of Hall-of-Famers are featured, with beautiful photographs of each individual. You'll find basic statistics and the accomplishments of each personality, as well as a commentary on their contributions to the game. A nice bonus is a small photograph of their hall-of-fame plaque.

As a collector of older baseball cards I found this book especially useful to my further appreciation of the players and the history of this greatest of past-times.

I highly recommend it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book for All Baseball Fans, January 9, 2005

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This review is from: Heroes of the Hall : Baseball's Greatest Players (Hardcover)

If you know a baseball fan who you would be looking to purchase a gift for a birthday present or just as a pleasant surprise, you will not go wrong with this book. This is a book that would be appreciated by both youngsters 12 and up and adults. The book is illustrated with beautiful colored pictures of the Hall of Famers in addition to providing text that covers their career. The price is worth it. I have bought multiple copies as gifts, and they have been much appreciated. This is a book that will be treasured by the lucky recipient for a lifetime.