The Chronicle of Baseball

Baseball is America's favorite national pastime, forever holding a place in the hearts and minds of all Americans. The Chronicle of Baseball is a celebration of a century of a sport which, while never losing its pre-eminent place, has seen a remarkable surge of popularity in recent years. With entries for each year, covering every major event, as well as a special section containing features on the 40 greatest baseball players of all time -- including Babe Ruth and Sammy Sosa -- this easy-to-use reference covers the whole of the rich his history of baseball.