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I received my copy today. Truly extraordinary. Aside from the selection of incredible photos, the text is wonderful. There is so much knowledge being passed on, but the writing style is relaxing and so enjoyable to read. (Sometime reference books like this can bludgeon you with information in a way that is not enjoyable at all but quickly become a drag to get through.) Just floored by how concise and beautiful the writing is. I fear if I don't put the book down now I'm going to be up for hours. Bravo. All the accolades on this board to date I'm not sure do this book justice.

If the Baseball Hall of Fame or SABR have awards for the most important baseball book of the year, this has to be a frontrunner.