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Bert Sugar's Baseball Hall of Fame: A Living History of America's Greatest Game Hardcover – Bargain Price, May 4, 2009

by Bert Randolph Sugar (Author), Bruce Curtis (Photographer)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
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This striking volume takes readers deep into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum as never before. Since opening its doors in 1939, the Museum has welcomed more than 14 million wide-eyed baseball fans through its hallowed halls to experience the rich history of America’s Pastime. Now, with more than 500 color and black-and-white original and archival photographs—along with engaging and informative commentary by a celebrated sports raconteur—Bert Sugar's Baseball Hall of Fame: A Living History of America's Greatest Game offers a quintessential take-home of the timeless experience of baseball’s spiritual home.

With sequential exhibit photographs complemented by dramatic close-up images of the most fascinating artifacts on display in the Hall—including artifacts used by legends like Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and many more—the Hall of Fame experience is captured in this 320-page commemorative work.

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  1. Print length
    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Running Press
  4. Publication date
    May 4, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    12.24 x 9.42 x 0.96 inches
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The Eddie Kranepool Society (blog), Pro Baseball Central (blog)
“This book is a must for the baseball fan that loves the games history and loves the photographs of players and teams from the beginning of the game to the present. Give it a spot of honor on your coffee table.”

Rocky Mountain Telegram, May 17, 2009
“This is, in every regard, one beautiful book. A visit to Cooperstown lasts a day. They’ll have Sugar’s book for a lifetime.“

Yogi Berra
“What Bert Sugar doesn’t know about baseball, nobody knows.”

Bob Costas
“To get a better sense of the Hall of Fame, you would have to be in Cooperstown.”

New York Daily News, June 7th, 2009
“Sugar comes up with a beautifully envisioned, designed and esecuted stroll through Cooperstown. Pops will love this one.”

USA Today.com
“The legendary author takes you through the National Baseball Hall of Fame – literally – in a 272-page odyssey that will leave you feeling like you’re in Cooperstown even if you’ve never been there. Welcome to baseball heaven. Welcome to Cooperstown, New York.”

Pro Baseball Central, 5/11/09
“Bert Randolph Sugar is THE sports historian of our time and he has a new book out that is a comprehensive look at the Baseball Hall of Fame called Bert Sugar’s Baseball Hall of Fame, A Living History of America’s Greatest Game. I have been to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, four times and each time I’ve been there I’ve seen an exhibit or artifact I’ve missed in my previous trip and now with this outstanding book that is full of great pictures and of course the writing of Bert Sugar, it puts all the awe and beauty of the HOF in your hands.

Juiced Sports Blog, 5/20/09
“Bert Sugar’s Baseball Hall of Fame: A Living History of America’s Greatest Game is more than just a book. It’s an addiction, a twenty first century marvel, a book so perfect, it’s hard to say what’s more impressive, the top notch writing or the first class photography. Its attention to detail is so impressive, that the only thing missing is some Yankee Stadium dirt, or a little wooden splinter from one of Reggie Jackson’s bats. Never have I seen a baseball book that achieves perfection– but Sugar and photographer Bruce Curtis’ compilation is almost as magnificent as the place they strive to document.”

Sports, Crackle, Pop!, 5/14/09
“Bert Sugar is out with a new book marking the 70th Anniversary of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. This book is the most thorough history of the Baseball Hall of Fame that I’ve ever seen.”

PressBox Online
“For those who like to make the pilgrimage to the picturesque upper New York state village, this book contains everything you've seen at the Hall of Fame – and perhaps some you've missed. For those who have never made the trip, Bob Costas' description of the book sums it up best: ‘To get a better sense of the Hall of Fame you would have to be in Cooperstown.’ “

Baseball Guru.com, Travel.watch.com
“Bert Sugar’s Baseball Hall of Fame: A Living History of America’s Greatest Game is the Mother of all books on the shrine in Cooperstown, NY. Page after page of items from the Hall’s collection intermingle with the text of Sugar, an old hand at the sports book game – he has written more than 50 books. Recommended.”

About the Author

Bert Randolph Sugar is an award-winning sportswriter and popular television sports commentator. He has written more than 50 books, mostly on baseball and boxing. He has appeared countless times on ESPN, Showtime, and HBO, and has appeared as himself in many films and TV shows, including Night and the City, The Great White Hype, Arli$$, and more. He lives in Chappaqua, NY.

Bruce Curtis is an acclaimed photographer whose work has been featured in numerous books and magazines, including Sports Illustrated, Time, and Life magazines, and in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institute. He lives in Roslyn, NY.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002PJ4G0E
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Running Press (May 4, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.24 x 9.42 x 0.96 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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Larry Underwood
5.0 out of 5 stars How Sweet It Is
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2009
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If you're a diehard baseball fan, but have never had the opportunity to personally visit the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY; you're in luck. Bert Sugar has compiled a treasure chest of the sweetest Hall of Fame memories available, and you won't even have to leave your easy chair to experience it.

Even if you've been to the Hall of Fame a number of times, you'll more than likely be amazed at all the stuff you missed; and the good news is, you can linger as long as you want. There are no crowds to fight; it's a leisurely & wonderful trip through the glorious paradise of baseball heaven. It doesn't get any better.

Even if you've never seen a baseball game in your life, you'd probably get a kick out of perusing this beautifully crafted piece of work. Its historical significance can't be overstated; it's the quintessential baseball book. Period.

If you're looking to surprise the ultimate baseball fan on their next birtday or other special occasion, you can't go wrong here. But don't hold out 'til Christmas. Six months is way too long to wait for this gem.

Bert Sugar has proven that baseball is truly the greatest game on earth; and he's got 272 pages of proof. What else can be said? How sweet it is!
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Elaine Aldrich
5.0 out of 5 stars is one of the best books he's ever received
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014
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This book was given to a gentleman who is nearing 89 years of age. Harvey has a passion for baseball, and said Bert Sugar's Baseball Hall of Fame, is one of the best books he's ever received!
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K. Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars Baseball Fan
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2010
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I have been a baseball fan for almost 50 years!! I have been to the Baseball Hall of Fame three times. Bert Sugar is very comprehensive. The photographs of the exhibits at the Hall of Fame are impressive. Its like having your own private tour of the Baseball Hall of fame. An excellent book!!
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Win Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Bert Sugars Baseball Hall of Fame
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2009
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This is the best book on The National Baseball Hall of Fame yet! This is as close as you can get without going there. After ready this, you'll want to go there yourself. I've been there dozens of times and this would make a perfect gift for any baseball fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bert Sugar’s Baseball Hall of Fame
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2013
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If you don’t get to go to Cooperstown, this is the next best thing. Great book that every baseball fan should have.
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RedSoxFan
5.0 out of 5 stars Burt Sugar's Baseball Hall of Fame: A living History of America's Greatest Game
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2012
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The book was used but in excellent condition. It arrived very promptly by mail soon after it was ordered. I was completely satisfied.
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Screamin' Steve
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but could have been great!
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2009
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Mr. Sugar had a great idea, but the illustrations are often not of Hall of Fame exhibits, but from other sources. The long section reprinting all of the Hall of Fame placques is a bit hard to read and the placques are displayed better on the HOF postcard set available directly from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Despite mionor reservations, this is now the best book for capturing the Hall of Fame experience. Whether you have visited the HOF or not, this is a very good book to own!
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