Book Description
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.
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.
Heroes of the Hall FROM THE PUBLISHER
As of July 2001,there are 253 players enshrined in Baseball's Hall of Fame. From Hank Aaron to Robin Yount,from the initial class (1933),to the latest (2002),from Tom Seaver—with the highest percentage of votes—to Al Simmons,who received the lowest percentage,Heroes of the Hall has them all. It combines vivid color and black-and-white photography,vivid biographies,and random tidbits in the one book that captures all the skills of every Hall of Famer in a single volume.
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