Let's Play Ball: Legends and Lessons from America's Favorite Pastime

by Al Janssen, Jim Daly (Illustrator)

The much–loved nostalgic art of Jim Daly now highlights this treasury of stories from the ball field. Among the amber–lit paintings, Al Janssen, writer and baseball enthusiast, transports readers to the field of dreams with intriguing stories, facts, quotes, and stats about baseball’s inspiring legacy. He recalls baseball’s legends and personal memories with keen detail and tender humor. For anyone who has a cherished collection of baseball cards, is quick to tell of the day they saw a triple play, or eagerly awaits the first game of the season, this tribute will be a gift that scores a smile and a special place among their most treasured baseball possessions.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Steve Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an endearing collector's book that celebrates baseball memories, especially between fathers and sons. This book kindled some nostalgic memories for me. The illustrations are beautiful and nostalgic too.