First published in 1966, this work is a universally hailed classic. This is a loving look back at the way baseball used to be, and the legends who played the game--immortals like Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, and many others--it`s a delightfully evocative work full of fascinating characters and wonderful anecdotes. This is also the story of author Lawrence S. Ritter`s six-year quest to find the heroes of a bygone era. Includes a 32-page booklet with photos.