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PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-101538154870
ISBN-139781538154878
eBay Product ID (ePID)19050392392
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Book TitleWhispers of the Gods : Tales from Baseball's Golden Age, Told by the Men Who Played It
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBaseball / History, General, History, Sports
Publication Year2022
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorPeter Golenbock
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-014374
ReviewsPeter Golenbock, author of several books that are oral histories for teams, including the Dodgers, Mets and Orioles, has a new book out called Whispers of the Gods which is one of the few book titles that requires you to take a breath while saying it. In the book, Golenbock has transcribed some of his best interviews over the years, and the result is fascinating. Among them is Roy Campanella, who tells some fascinating stories of his days with the Dodgers. Most of the subjects in the book have died, so you get a feeling of reaching beyond the start to hear these men speak. It is well worth your time if you are a baseball fan and would make a great gift for the fan in your life., [O]ne of the beautiful things about Whispers of the Gods is that it is a collection of oral histories that can be digested in any form and does not rely on a continuous reading.... Overall, Whispers of the Gods is a good read and a great book for anyone interested in baseball history., Peter Golenbock's Whispers of the Gods is a jewel of a book, with insights from ballplayers of that era that can't be found anywhere else. Fans of all ages will learn so much about baseball in the 1950s and '60s. Hopefully, they will want to further explore "Baseball's Golden Age.", Whispers of the Gods is another fine addition to a baseball historian's shelf. That goes for the casual fan, too., Whispers of the Gods brings baseball history to life through fascinating stories told straight from the baseball greats of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s., Think you know these players? Think again. Golenbock, mostly through the words of those being interviewed, reveals facets of their personalities, encounters behind the scenes, and character strengths and flaws that may not have been apparent on the field., [Golenbock has] mined the tapes he made for a series of team histories and produced a marvelous book that would make a perfect Father's Day gift for older dads who grew up with great stars like Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Marty Marion and Monte Irvin and lesser lights like Kirby Higbe and Rex Barney. In the book the players seem to be talking among themselves and they emerge as appealing human beings, not stereotypical jocks., The master of the baseball oral history, Peter Golenbock meanders through the stories of Baby Boom fans' on-field heartthrobs. Some, like Stan Musial, are generational giants, hobnobbing with Kennedys and kings. Others, like Tom Sturdivant, had a moment or two of glory, then were shot-and-beer types. Whispers of the Gods is for anyone who tried to get a far-away game through the audio haze of KMOX or WHO, for whom WAR and ERA-PLUS were never as important as who wagged his bat at the plate or gave away his pick-off move with a glove-tap on his thigh., Whispers of the Gods: Tales from Baseball's Golden Age, Told by the Men Who Played It, brings baseball history to life through fascinating stories told straight from the baseball greats of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s., A truly wonderful book! Inside info, blasts from the past, great stories. A MUST read for even the most casual baseball fans.--Charley Rosen, author of The NBA in Black and White The heartfelt and honest remembrances of Phil Rizzuto's years with the Yankees and Ron Santo's years with the Cubs are more than worth the price of this book, Whispers of the Gods, by Peter Golenbock.--Pat Jordan, author of Tom Seaver and Me The master of the baseball oral history, Peter Golenbock meanders through the stories of Baby Boom fans' on-field heartthrobs. Some, like Stan Musial, are generational giants, hobnobbing with Kennedys and kings. Others, like Tom Sturdivant, had a moment or two of glory, then were shot-and-beer types. Whispers of the Gods is for anyone who tried to get a far-away game through the audio haze of KMOX or WHO, for whom WAR and ERA-PLUS were never as important as who wagged his bat at the plate or gave away his pick-off move with a glove-tap on his thigh.--Robert Strauss, author of Worst. President. Ever. and John Marshall: The Final Founder, Peter Golenbock's new book Whispers of the Gods compiles a wide assortment of these memories as dictated by the men who were there. Players remembering their time on the field during the tumultuous and triumphant stretch from the 1940s to the '60s -- acknowledged by many to be the titular Golden Age of the sport.... Oral histories like "Whispers of the Gods" are engaging reads for those of us who seek to connect our fandom of the now with the deeds of the past. Baseball history is a long and tangled thread -- sometimes frayed, sometimes knotted, but never broken. One can draw a line from the earliest days of professional baseball to today - something that can be said about relatively few institutions.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal796.357092273
Table Of ContentForeword, by John Thorn Preface Chapter 1: Jim Bouton Chapter 2: Ed Froelich Chapter 3: Marty Marion Chapter 4: Rex Barney Chapter 5: Stan Musial Chapter 6: Tom Sturdivant Chapter 7: Jim Brosnan Chapter 8: Ted Williams Chapter 9: Gene Conley Chapter 10: Kirby Higbe Chapter 11: Phil Rizzuto Chapter 12: Ron Santo Chapter 13: Ellis Clary Chapter 14: Roy Campanella Chapter 15: Roger Maris Chapter 16: Monte Irvin Chapter 17: Jim Bouton About the Author
SynopsisIn Whispers of the Gods, bestselling author Peter Golenbock brings to life baseball greats from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s through timeless stories told straight from the players themselves. Like the enduring classic The Glory of Their Times, this book features the reminiscences of baseball legends, pulled from hundreds of hours of taped interviews with the author. Roy Campanella talks about life in the Negro Leagues before coming up to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Ted Williams recounts why he believes Shoeless Joe Jackson belongs in the Hall of Fame. Tom Sturdivant provides vivid memories of Casey Stengel, Mickey Mantle, and other Yankee icons. Other voices include Phil Rizzuto, Jim Bouton, Monte Irvin, Stan Musial, Ron Santo, Rex Barney, Ellis Clary, Roger Maris, Ed Froelich, Marty Marion, Jim Brosnan, Gene Conley, and Kirby Higbe. The players interviewed were All-Stars, Hall of Famers, and heroes to many, and their impact on the national pastime is still seen to this day. Baseball history comes alive through the stories shared in Whispers of the Gods, offering a fascinating account of the golden age of baseball., Bestselling author Peter Golenbock brings to life baseball greats from the 1940s, '50s, and '60s with Whispers of the Gods. Like the enduring classic The Glory of Their Times, this book is based on hundreds of hours of taped interviews featuring the likes of Roy Campanella, Ted Williams, Phil Rizzuto, Jim Bouton, Stan Musial, and more., "Anyone who has love for the game of baseball will enjoy this remarkable book." Library Journal , Starred Review In Whispers of the Gods , bestselling author Peter Golenbock brings to life baseball greats from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s through timeless stories told straight from the players themselves. Like the enduring classic The Glory of Their Times , this book features the reminiscences of baseball legends, pulled from hundreds of hours of taped interviews with the author. Roy Campanella talks about life in the Negro Leagues before coming up to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Ted Williams recounts why he believes Shoeless Joe Jackson belongs in the Hall of Fame. Tom Sturdivant provides vivid memories of Casey Stengel, Mickey Mantle, and other Yankee icons. Other voices include Phil Rizzuto, Jim Bouton, Monte Irvin, Stan Musial, Ron Santo, Rex Barney, Ellis Clary, Roger Maris, Ed Froelich, Marty Marion, Jim Brosnan, Gene Conley, and Kirby Higbe. The players interviewed were All-Stars, Hall of Famers, and heroes to many, and their impact on the national pastime is still seen to this day. Baseball history comes alive through the stories shared in Whispers of the Gods , offering a fascinating account of the golden age of baseball.
LC Classification NumberGV863.A1G65 2021
