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Summary: "EVERY PITCHER TELL A STORY"
Review: "EVERY PITCHER TELL A STORY"Seth Swirsky is a Beverly Hills sports memorabilia collector who has spent a lifetime writing to baseball players and keeping the many letters and notes sent to him in return. "Every Pitcher Tells A Story" (1999, Time Books) is a compilation of those letters. While many of the athletes are not pitchers, Seth has a special fondness for moundsmen.
"But the tales that pitchers tell stand out above those told by all other players," Swirsky writes. "A pitcher stands alone on the mound..." Swirsky has compiled letters by pitchers in the Hall of Fame, and by pitchers the average baseball fan never heard of. His letters go back as far as Walter Johnson, but also includes such modern non-luminaries as Turk Wendell.
Superstar Steve Carlton writes that he went silent because the press was "breaking the trust that came with their access to the players." Roger Clemens refers to himself as "ROCKET". Cy Young's almost-indiscernible handwritten letter states that baseball cannot be learned "overnight." Cy spent about 30 years in the big leagues, so he ought to know. Bill "Spaceman" Lee probably sprinkled too much marijuana on his pancakes the day he wrote his chicken-scratch letter to Swirsky. Other letters of note include one from Dick Nixon on the Vice President's stationary; a once-classified order from O.S.S. boss "Wild Bill" Donavan directing catcher-turned-spy Moe Berg to capture a Nazi rocket scientist (Berg was later confused by a movie producer with the "Three Stooges" Moe); and self-publicity from "Ball Four" pitcher/author Jim Bouton.
Perhaps the most interesting is the1923 typed correspondence on letterhead saying "BASEBALL," in which Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis crushes banned "Black Sox" star "Shoeless Joe" Jackson's desperate hope for re-instatement.
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Summary: An incredible journey into the world of baseball!
Review: "A rare treasure of a book," raves Billy Crystal -- and I couldn't agree more! This natural follow-up to Swirsky's first gem entitled, "Baseball Letters," is an amazing journey through the world of baseball -- via correspondence between the author and numerous past and present All-Star pitchers. The book includes around 100 letters to, and from, some of the most influential pitchers in the game of baseball. The letters are accompanied by magnificent photographs and spectacular memorabilia. Absolutely fascinating! Reading this book was truly thrilling for me - as I'm sure it will be for all you baseball fans out there! This riveting book warms your soul, and gives you the opportunity to peek inside the minds of some of the greatest athletes in baseball history. I highly recommend "Every Pitcher Tells A Story" (Times Books, 1999). It's the perfect gift for a friend, family member, or just about anyone - or just a great "treat" for yourself! Enjoy the magic!
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Summary: Billy Crystal is right!
Review: Billy Crystal, the actor and baseball fan wrote a 'blurb' on the cover of Seth Swirsky's new book. It says (Every pitcher Tells Story is) 'A rare treasure of a book'. He couldn't be more right. I learned so much about the people who play or have played baseball from this unique book.the book itself is filled with handwritten letters, just as mr. swirsky received them. it's fascinating. carl mays' letter wa unbelievable-- he was the only man to kill a man with a pitch-- here he offers his explanation of that unfortunate occurence. I loved David Cone's letter analyzing why the Yankees of '98 were so potent. my favorite rogr clemens reveals who he looked up to growing up--his grandmother and mother. It really was amazing to read the over 100 letters in this book-- it's like discovering, in an attic, someone's correspondence with these interesting people. The pictures were also fantastic. Again, like Mr. Crystal said, a true treasure trove of a book.
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Summary: Taught me a few lessons
Review: I just saw Charlie Gibson on Good Morning America interview Mr. Swirsky for his book--it was amazing. I went out and bought the book right away and I do not regret it it all. As a matter of fact, I cannot put it down,it is so comprhensive. I'm what is known as a 'die-hrad' fan who thinks he knows all there is to know about the game's history. Well, Mr. swirsky has taught me a lesson or two!
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Summary: greatest baseball books
Review: I just saw Mr. Swirsky speak in St. Louis and then heard him on a national radio show--he's the most passionate guy--not only on baseball...anyway, i bought his two books "Every pitcher Tells A Story" and "Baseball Letters". Needless to say, I'm writing this because I was so taken by the beauty and honesty of his books. I've now bought a number of more copies for my dad and brothers, etc. I can hardly wait til the Holidays to see their faces when they open theeir presents and see these books!
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Summary: I loved This Book
Review: I really did find this to be 'one of those' books that you have to have in your house.It's a great mix between history and fun--I guess that equation adds up to my enjoyment of baseball!
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Summary: Saw on Today Show
Review: I saw the author on the Today show this morning and had to buy his book--he had such a passion for baseball. Anyway, I got it today and can't put it down.
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Summary: Saw on Good Morning America
Review: I saw the book on Good Morning America when the author went to Shea stadium with Charles Gibson to read the letters from his book--what a great idea for a book. I went out and bought it and cannot wait to give one to my dad.
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Summary: All Baseball=It's all good!
Review: I'm a huge baseball fan..I love anything and everything about it. I got this book for Christmas and I read it in less then a day. It was so addicting! I mean the stories in it are truely wonderful ( Turk Wendall...wild! lol ) I love to read stories of the greats and the players of today, the book has a great mixture of both! It's an awesome book and one you will cherish forever! I really recommend it ( A LOT! ) Baseball 4ever!
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Summary: All Baseball=It's all good!
Review: I'm a huge baseball fan..I love anything and everything about it. I got this book for Christmas and I read it in less then a day. It was so addicting! I mean the stories in it are truely wonderful ( Turk Wendall...wild! lol ) I love to read stories of the greats and the players of today, the book has a great mixture of both! It's an awesome book and one you will cherish forever! I really recommend it ( A LOT! ) Baseball 4ever!
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