{"product_id":"whispers-of-the-gods-tales-from-baseballs-golden-age-told-by-the-men-who-played-it-9781538154878","title":"Whispers of the Gods: Tales from Baseball's Golden Age, Told by the Men Who Played It","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Anyone who has love for the game of baseball will enjoy this remarkable book.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhispers of the Gods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, bestselling author Peter Golenbock brings to life baseball greats from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s through timeless stories told straight from the players themselves. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike the enduring classic \u003ci\u003eThe Glory of Their Times\u003c\/i\u003e, this book features the reminiscences of baseball legends, pulled from hundreds of hours of taped interviews with the author. Roy Campanella talks about life in the Negro Leagues before coming up to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Ted Williams recounts why he believes Shoeless Joe Jackson belongs in the Hall of Fame. Tom Sturdivant provides vivid memories of Casey Stengel, Mickey Mantle, and other Yankee icons. Other voices include Phil Rizzuto, Jim Bouton, Monte Irvin, Stan Musial, Ron Santo, Rex Barney, Ellis Clary, Roger Maris, Ed Froelich, Marty Marion, Jim Brosnan, Gene Conley, and Kirby Higbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe players interviewed were All-Stars, Hall of Famers, and heroes to many, and their impact on the national pastime is still seen to this day. Baseball history comes alive through the stories shared in \u003ci\u003eWhispers of the Gods\u003c\/i\u003e, offering a fascinating account of the golden age of baseball. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Golenbock\u003c\/b\u003e has written more than sixty books, including ten \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best sellers. His best-selling books on baseball include \u003ci\u003eDynasty: The New York Yankees, 1949-1964;The Bronx Zoo \u003c\/i\u003e(with Sparky Lyle); \u003ci\u003eBums: An Oral History of the Brooklyn Dodgers; Balls \u003c\/i\u003e(with Graig Nettles); \u003ci\u003eAmazin' The Miraculous History of New York's Most Beloved Baseball Team\u003c\/i\u003e; and\u003ci\u003e Idiot: Beating \"The Curse\" and Enjoying the Game of Life \u003c\/i\u003e(with Johnny Damon). He resides in St. Petersburg, FL. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533761024274,"sku":"9781538154878","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8f9b567a-c780-4fca-927d-3bb89c153567.jpg?v=1731410926","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/whispers-of-the-gods-tales-from-baseballs-golden-age-told-by-the-men-who-played-it-9781538154878","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}