The American Diamond: A Documentary of the Game of Baseball

Written in 1965 by the legendary baseball executive who helped integrate baseball by signing Jackie Robinson, these warm, insightful reminiscences evoke the thrills and drama of our national pastime. Rickey's intimate knowledge of baseball greats enlivens his "immortal" and "all-time team" selections. A noted sports artist illustrates the highly readable narrative with 250 outstanding drawings and photographs.