Description
Paperback cover is scuffed, stained, creased, and worn around corners/edges/spine. Large crease on front that causes cover to pull slightly away from book. Small part of bottom front right corner is curling up along with a few pages. Pages are discolored but clean inside with stained outside edges. Book has a bend that causes top book corners to bend upward. Binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of “All-Time Greatest Who’s Who in Baseball 1872-1990” is a testament to the enduring passion for America’s national pastime. Published in the early 1990s, this comprehensive reference work chronicles the legendary players, teams, and moments that have shaped the game over more than a century. While the exterior shows signs of heavy use, the secure binding and clean interior pages suggest a book that has been well-loved and frequently consulted by generations of baseball enthusiasts.
Beyond its utilitarian value as a reference, this volume represents a snapshot of baseball history at a pivotal moment. The 1990s saw the game grappling with controversies like the strike of 1994 and the emerging steroid scandal, even as iconic figures like Cal Ripken Jr. and Ken Griffey Jr. captivated fans with their remarkable talents. For collectors and readers alike, this battered but beloved book offers a window into the rich tapestry of baseball’s storied past and its complex present at the dawn of a new era.