Glory of Their Times 1ST Edition [Hardcover] Ritter, Lawrence

Description

1966 Fourth printing. Dust jacket has heavy wear and tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of Lawrence Ritter’s seminal work, “Glory of Their Times,” offers a unique window into the early days of professional baseball. Published in 1966, it remains one of the most important oral histories of the game, capturing the voices and experiences of baseball’s pioneers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through candid interviews with players like Sam Crawford, Hans Lobert, and Rube Marquard, Ritter brings to life the gritty, rough-and-tumble era when the sport was still finding its footing. His meticulous research and conversational style have made this book a treasured resource for historians, fans, and collectors alike. Despite its well-worn exterior, this fourth printing edition offers a chance to own a piece of baseball history, with the pages still clean and the binding intact, ready to transport readers back to the glory days of the national pastime.