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Grassroots Baseball: Where Legends Begin
A photographic tribute to how ballplayers got their start with memories from Nolan Ryan, Hank Aaron, Randy Johnson, Ichiro Suzuki, Vladimir Guerrero, and more. With an Introduction by Cal Ripken, Jr. and an Afterword by Johnny Bench
In Grassroots Where Legends Begin , photographer Jean Fruth features more than 250 of the best images from all levels of the amateur game in various US cities, as well as several hotbeds of baseball around the world.
Each chapter opens with a portrait of a baseball legend and a first-person essay recounting his early memories of playing the game. Some of the stars highlighted in this full-color book include Whitey Ford, Vladimir Guerrero, Hank Aaron, Randy Johnson, Nolan Ryan, and Ichiro Suzuki.
The pages that follow in each chapter document the game from sandlots to big-time ballparks, and at every level of organized baseball, giving readers a window into how these legends' careers began. With an introduction by Cal Ripken, Jr., a foreword by Steve Wulf, and an afterword by Johnny Bench, this book makes the perfect gift for baseball fans of all teams.
In Grassroots Where Legends Begin , photographer Jean Fruth features more than 250 of the best images from all levels of the amateur game in various US cities, as well as several hotbeds of baseball around the world.
Each chapter opens with a portrait of a baseball legend and a first-person essay recounting his early memories of playing the game. Some of the stars highlighted in this full-color book include Whitey Ford, Vladimir Guerrero, Hank Aaron, Randy Johnson, Nolan Ryan, and Ichiro Suzuki.
The pages that follow in each chapter document the game from sandlots to big-time ballparks, and at every level of organized baseball, giving readers a window into how these legends' careers began. With an introduction by Cal Ripken, Jr., a foreword by Steve Wulf, and an afterword by Johnny Bench, this book makes the perfect gift for baseball fans of all teams.
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224 pages, Paperback
Published November 24, 2020
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February 7, 2021
The pictures in this book are gorgeous! And not just because they are of baseball, they are just amazing! But as a baseball fan, I loved them even more! I would be honored to have any of them framed on my walls! Especially the one of Eri Yoshida, the “Knuckleball Princess”’ on page 78’. (my daughter and I were able to meet her a few years ago!). Truly spectacular!
There are 15 sections in here, 8 in the United States, and 7 in other countries. 16 baseball legends have written little essays for this book. Three of my all-time favorite ballplayers have essays in here - Fernando Valenzuela for Mexico, Rickey Henderson for Oakland, and Nolan Ryan for Texas. Now Nolan is my all-time absolute favorite ballplayer, but Oakland is where my heart is, and will always remain!
A beautiful book about baseball and a great gift for anyone who loves the game!
There are 15 sections in here, 8 in the United States, and 7 in other countries. 16 baseball legends have written little essays for this book. Three of my all-time favorite ballplayers have essays in here - Fernando Valenzuela for Mexico, Rickey Henderson for Oakland, and Nolan Ryan for Texas. Now Nolan is my all-time absolute favorite ballplayer, but Oakland is where my heart is, and will always remain!
A beautiful book about baseball and a great gift for anyone who loves the game!
August 26, 2019
Amazing set of authors telling fascinating stories of their journeys from various places. Must read for every baseball fan.
October 31, 2019
Best baseball book ever. A must for anyone who loves baseball.
The photos are stunning and stories from the hall of farmers are so insightful
The photos are stunning and stories from the hall of farmers are so insightful
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