[FrankWakefield]

I understand what you said, there, Bob, but not why. My opinion isn't based on one book.

I'm not saying read that one book and then you're set, I'm saying that you need to read THAT book before offering an opinion. I'm all for reading more besides that one book. Bunches of books. I'm a bibliophile, wish there were more.

If someone reads that book then why 1928 is the year with HOFers playing becomes obvious.

Form an opinion without having read the book. Once you have that opinion, I doubt that you'd hold onto it, unchanged, if you did read either book.

I'm reading a pretty dry, slow going book about Human Accomplishment, by some guy named Murray, I think he is or was a Libertarian. I'll be glad when I'm done with it, and I don't really recommend it, but I figure some stuff is in there I'll want to know. I like knowing stuff, and I well understand that some folks don't.

I suspect I'll die, sandwiched in between books... those in stacks under the bed, and those stacked in the attic, that will come crashing down through my bedroom ceiling.

I'm with Kenny, I bought the first one, and then the second one, too. Again, I had an opinion about the Hall before I read what Mr. James wrote. I think my understanding and opinion is better having read what he wrote. I'll read more about the Hall, given more time. I just think anyone who wants to know instead of just shoot off would be better off if they read The Politics of Glory.

Powerful quote, Peter.