Warren Goldstein offers an unique historical perspective on the early days of professional baseball – focusing on the economic and sociological development of the national pastime. It is simply fascinating to see the evolution of baseball from the nineteenth century, being influenced by the social fabric of the time.
Goldstein’s vigorously researched “Playing for Keeps” is not simply interested in debunking the Doubleday creation myth, but focuses on early rule changes, improvements, ethics, analysis, and the development of statistics. Goldstein also discusses the growing interest and popularity of the game, expansion, the dreaded reserve clause, gambling, and the scrutiny of the sport by the press.
The book is published by Cornell University Press.
By: Warren Goldstein
Narrated by: Robert J. Eckrich
Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
Release date: 05-30-13
