Book Cover of My Thirty Years In Baseball

My Thirty Years In Baseball

by John McGraw

In the book, McGraw reflects on his long and successful career in baseball, which included playing, managing, and strategizing. Through his anecdotes and observations, readers get a firsthand account of what it was like to be a part of the sport in its early years. McGraw shares his thoughts on the state of the game, including its evolution and what he believed could be done to improve it. One of the most intriguing aspects of the book is the way McGraw talks about the great players he encountered over the course of his career, including legendary figures like Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Christy Mathewson. He provides valuable insight into what made these players so special and how they approached the game. Overall, "My Thirty Years In Baseball" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of baseball or the development of sports in America. The book offers valuable lessons on teamwork, strategy, and leadership that are relevant not only to baseball but to life in general. It provides a unique perspective on the sport from one of its most important figures and continues to be a beloved classic among fans of the game.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1923

Authors

John McGraw image

John McGraw

United States

John McGraw was a legendary American baseball player, manager, and author who is widely regarded as one of the most successful managers in the history of the sport. He was born on April 7, 1873, in Tr...

Books by John McGraw

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Father and Son Cover image

Father and Son by Edmond Gosse

Father and Son is a memoir by poet and critic Edmund Gosse, which he subtitled "a study of two temperaments." Edmund had previously published a biogra...

A-Birding on a Bronco Cover image

A-Birding on a Bronco by Florence A. Merriam Bailey

In "A-Birding on a Bronco," Florence A. Merriam Bailey chronicles her experiences as an early ornithologist. She details her expeditions to a Califor...

The English Restoration and Louis XIV: From the Peace of Westphalia to the Peace of Nimwegen Cover image

The English Restoration and Louis XIV: From the Peace of Westphalia to the Peace of Nimwegen by Osmund Airy

How did the English Restoration and the reign of Louis XIV reshape Europe? The English Restoration and Louis XIV: From the Peace of Westphalia to the...

The Truth about the Titanic Cover image

The Truth about the Titanic by Archibald Gracie

It provides a detailed account of one of the most tragic events in modern history - the sinking of the Titanic. The book was written by Gracie, a surv...

Superwomen Cover image

Superwomen by Albert Payson Terhune

This 1916 work explores the lives of twelve remarkable women whose actions have shaped world history. From iconic figures like Cleopatra and Helen of...

Forty Seasons of First-Class Cricket Cover image

Forty Seasons of First-Class Cricket by Richard Gorton Barlow

Embark on a captivating cricketing odyssey with Richard Gorton Barlow's "Forty Seasons of First-Class Cricket," a treasure trove of cricketing anecdot...

Charles Sumner, The Scholar in Politics Cover image

Charles Sumner, The Scholar in Politics by Archibald Grimké

In the realm of American politics, one man dared to challenge the status quo, wielding intellect and knowledge as his most potent weapons. Enter the w...

Autobiography Cover image

Autobiography by John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 – 8 May 1873), British philosopher, political economist, civil servant and Member of Parliament, was an influential libe...

Life of Sir Walter Ralegh Cover image

Life of Sir Walter Ralegh by Louise Creighton

In the turbulent times of Queen Elizabeth I's court, a man of ambition and daring stood out among the rest—a captivating figure whose life would be ma...

Handel Cover image

Handel by Romain Rolland

Handel by Romain Rolland is a compelling biography that delves into the life and artistic genius of one of the most influential composers in history....

Reviews for My Thirty Years In Baseball

No reviews posted or approved, yet...