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The Heart of the Order (Penguin Sports Library),Used
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Baseballs Most Valuable Writer, Thomas Boswell of The Washington Post, hits a grand slam with this classic collection of heartfelt and humorous pieces on our nationals pastime. The lineup includes Heroes, Managing (Life), and The Flame of Fame, which capture some of the outstanding players in baseball, from DiMaggio, Weaver, and Ozzie Smith to Rose, Sutton, and Gooden; Five Octobers, which shows that baseball is a dynamic game in which any team can rise to the top; and the hilarious and memorable 99 Reasons Why Baseball Is Better Than Football (Reason 20: Eighty degrees, a cold and a shortsleeve shirt are better than 30 degrees, a hip flask, and six layers of clothes under a blanket). And in The Heart of the Order, Boswell showcases those players, past and present, who deserve a spot on the AllStar team for their talent and their governing passion for excellence.Funny, insightful, and moving, The Heart of the Order confirms that when it comes to baseball, Boswell is in a league by himself.Boswell is the best allaround writer in Americathe literary equivalent of the player who can do it all: run, field, throw, hit, and hit with power.The San Diego UnionA wise old catcher once said of baseball, Its like a church. Many attend, but few understand. Boswells readers understand. Start with his essay 99 Reasons Why Baseball Is Better Than Football. Boswell is the 100th reason.George Will
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