OT: The Glory of their Times
Is there a better baseball book than this one?
Got it for Christmas, and I have to say that it is quite the enjoyable read. For all the talk of show-boating in today's game, I don't think anybody has anything on Germany Schaefer. And it seems like a lot of the old ballplayers were really high on Dummy Hoy. Admittedly, I had never heard of him prior to reading the book, but now I'm inclined to do some research on him. |
Check out the 2CD audio book. You'll hear the actual original interviews with the players you just read about - and more. Will blow your mind.
https://www.amazon.com/Glory-Their-T.../dp/B000BKSFY2 |
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Ah, right. 4. It was so enjoyable it went by so fast that it seemed like only 2. Forgot. I had leant mine years back and never had it returned.
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I got it through "Audible" so I can listen to it on my computer anytime. It is just wonderful to hear these men talk.
There is also a subset of collecting that you can do regarding the book. Cards. Autographs. There are many letters out there from players to Larry Ritter. I own the hardcover copy of the book given to Rube Marquard by Ritter. Tom C |
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+1 for the Audible version . . .
Listening to the actual interviews was exceptionally interesting. Scott |
I am now just reading this too...just picked it up yesterday at the library...very good read.
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Great book!
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video of glory of their times
I thought I might make you guys aware of another "glory of their times". Raresportsfilms.com has a 50 minute dvd entitled "Glory of Their Times". The video has a narrator, uses actual film clips from that period and the voices of the players taken from the original tapes. It was produced for television years ago but recently offered by raresportsfilms. If you are at all interested in early baseball video, this is the source. btw, I have no connection with the above company, other than I have bought a few videos from them.
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The Audible version and print version contain slightly different content. I did not match up the actual interviews with the book but I remember reading somewhere that the content was different due to audio quality, and editorial privileges. One of my favorite interviews is with Rube Marquard - telling about how he ran away from home for his first big league tryouts. He ended up hopping trains to make it; was befriended by some fire fighters and later in life when he succeeded, made his way back to the same fire station for a surprise visit. The Audible version is one of my favorite books. Z |
Will definitely check the CD / Audible version after finishing reading the print novel. Will certainly make my commute more enjoyable.
Will also check out the raresportsfilms video version. TY all for the recommendations! |
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To purchase the DVD, click here:
http://raresportsfilms.com/1900-1918...-of-times.html I haven't seen the DVD, but based on the descriptions in this thread, I believe you can watch the film on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4G0nbtLLeQ |
I may be in a very very small minority here, but I thought the book was a mixed bag. While some of the chapters were very good and a few riveting, I found a good chunk of it to be just old guys telling the same old war stories that seemed sketchy at best. A lot of the book sounded to me like barroom tales of days gone by of very dubious veracity. Maybe I've read too many books on the limitations of human memory. After a few years you are basically hearing fictional recreation. Never mind 60 years ago.
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I have been a SABR member for decades and over the years there have been literally dozens of polls and debates on the best baseball books of all time.
With no room for question Ritter's book has never failed to win first place, it is always The Glory of Their Times and everyone else. As my old friend Michael McGreevy used to say "Nuf Ced." |
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I generally tend to agree with you, but when you hear the emotion of Davey Jones telling about his first shoes, or the intelligence of Snodgrass as he recounts the play which became known as the Snodgrass Boner, it actually brings their stories to life. One of the guys I could never quite figure out was Goose Goslin - but hearing him recount some of the stories in 1st person, you start to believe this is a guy who could wander off and sleep through the night on a boat while fishing.....and miss a key start. The emotions and personality that come through the audio version are key to understanding their personality. JMO Z |
One other story in TGOT that I was going to mention as truly unique, was "Snow's" (Fred Snodgrass) recollection Charles Victory Faust. His telling of the story was quite amusing whether or not it actually happened in the manner in which the story was told. Just gives character to the person....
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My first post here as a newbie. I love "Glory Of Their Times." Great insight to the early days of the game. I have seveal copies that I share with those who wish to learn more.
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If you have just read this thread and are interested in the audio CDs (near new), shoot me a PM.
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Well over a decade ago, I set out to create a baseball library. I found the two sites below and started looking for the books.
http://baseballguru.com/b_sabr.html http://www.sandlotshrink.com/bookoldbb.htm The first book purchased was The Glory of Their Times. Years later, I purchased the cds. In the realm of baseball books the book is one of the best. The book comes highly rated. At one time or another,each of us have bought into the hype of something only to be let down or wonder - "why all the hype?" One of my personal let downs was the movie Pulp Fiction. Everyone at work raved about the movie. I purchased my ticket sat down in my seat, thinking my life was somehow going to be changed. The movie was okay, but frankly I did not understand the hype. A few good reads: Dollar Sign on the Muscle by Kevin Kerrane - a good book about scouting prospects. Prophet of the Sandlots - another book on scouting the ending is a surprise. Men at Work - By George Will (certain chapters are better than others) Anything by Roger Angell is usually good. I just hate having to pick up the dictionary every few paragraphs to find the definition of a word. All of the Fireside books. Enjoy! |
I have to agree, very good books;
Dollar Sign on the Muscle by Kevin Kerrane - a good book about scouting prospects. Prophet of the Sandlots - another book on scouting the ending is a surprise. Men at Work - By George Will (certain chapters are better than others |
Great book.... "The Glory of Their Times."
Furthermore, if you love reading about Cobb and/or Ruth, I highly recommend this book which covers both of them together. Also included is Cobb vs. Ruth....Game by Game (from May 11, 1915 to Sept 11, 1928) http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/d...obbandruth.jpg TED Z . |
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