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Old 04-26-2016, 09:28 AM
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Regarding the Larry Ritter award.

"The Larry Ritter Award winner’s work must demonstrate original research or analysis, a fresh perspective, compelling thesis, impressive insight, accuracy, and clear, graceful prose. Charles Leerhsen’s new Ty Cobb biography contains these requisites in abundance.'

For those that quetion Leerhsen's work. Do you really think SABR is sacrificing "accuracy" (along with the research) simply for a "fresh perspective" or "clear, graceful prose"?
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Regarding the Larry Ritter award.

"The Larry Ritter Award winner’s work must demonstrate original research or analysis, a fresh perspective, compelling thesis, impressive insight, accuracy, and clear, graceful prose. Charles Leerhsen’s new Ty Cobb biography contains these requisites in abundance.'

For those that quetion Leerhsen's work. Do you really think SABR is sacrificing "accuracy" (along with the research) simply for a "fresh perspective" or "clear, graceful prose"?
For those who have more experience. Could any of you provide a short list of quality Cobb biographies? I am about to purchase the Leerhsen book and would like to cross reference it with some others.
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For those who have more experience. Could any of you provide a short list of quality Cobb biographies? I am about to purchase the Leerhsen book and would like to cross reference it with some others.
War on the Basepaths by Tim Hornbaker

That book was released the same day as Leehrsen's and is superior, IMHO.
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War on the Basepaths by Tim Hornbaker

That book was released the same day as Leehrsen's and is superior, IMHO.
Ok, I bought it on Amazon. I almost bought Glory of their Times as well as I have never read it. I may order it once I finish this one.
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Wherever the truth may lie, you have to admit this is part of the fun of baseball. We just seem to be warming up the hot stove in the Spring rather than the Winter!
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Wherever the truth may lie, you have to admit this is part of the fun of baseball. We just seem to be warming up the hot stove in the Spring rather than the Winter!
This type of thread is why I am glad I found this board. There is a wealth of knowledge and contrasting and well supported opinions.
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