Baseball Biographies
See America's favorite sport through the eyes of a legend. We've picked three fascinating baseball biographies, ideal for your summer reading list.
If I Had a Hammer
The autobiography from the greatest homerun hitter in modern baseball history: Hammering Hank Aaron. Best known as the player who broke Babe Ruth's record, Aaron also maintained a quiet strength throughout his career, dealing with baseball's racial, social and political issues with dignity and grace.
$8
You don't have to be a baseball fan to enjoy his story
A candid, personal biography from the first African-American to play in the majors. Jackie Robinson's story is one of inspiration, from his stint in the Army to the Negro Leagues, from the Brooklyn Dodgers to his social activism. An engaging and informative self-portrait.
Sportswriter Jane Leavy's fascinating profile of Sandy Koufax, one of the game's most respected southpaw pitchers. Countless friends and colleagues offer insight on this complex man who, despite his baseball fame, declined the "sports celebrity" lifestyle to be a regular guy.
$16
A revealing biography of a very private baseball star
$8
