The End of Baseball as we knew it: the players' union 1960-1981

[Craig S.]

This one looks pretty timely:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0252027523/qid=1031783715/sr=2-1/103-7593364-7087811?v=glance&s=books

I know this ground has been tread before, but I'm hoping that Korr can give some new information or insights. Interesting that the book is written by a guy known mostly for his book about a soccer club.

The LJ review was decent, and I just read a positive one in Booklist.

[sweaver]

...........and I feel fine.

I would still recommend Marvin Miller's memoir. Perhaps the two as a set.

[SmedIndy]

Originally posted by sweaver
...........and I feel fine.

I would still recommend Marvin Miller's memoir. Perhaps the two as a set.

Dammit, you beat me to it....

[Craig S.]

Originally posted by sweaver
...........and I feel fine.

I would still recommend Marvin Miller's memoir. Perhaps the two as a set.


Originally posted by SmedIndy
Dammit, you beat me to it....


I'm disappointed in you guys. That one was way too obvious.
;)

[SmedIndy]

Guess I'll go exhume McCarthy now....:p

[NCFella19]

You're beautiful, more beautiful to me.

You're honorable, more honorable to me.

[sweaver]

We're off topic, guys. Yes, I went off first, but I got back on.

[Craig S.]

Although it doesn't break any new ground, I found this one to be worthwhile. In fact, I'd consider it required reading for anyone interested in the development of the modern game, especially off the field.

Korr has really done his homework. The notes he provides are extensive and useful for further reading, and he does a great job of using his sources. Often, he refers to notes of meetings to give an impression of the two sides' feelings at the time.

Marvin Miller is portrayed as both a good man and an outstanding fighter for the players, without Korr having to resort to hero worship. Again, I'm amazed at how arrogant and ignorant many of the owners were, shooting themselves over and over in the foot, rejecting compromise on several occasions only to lose the war.

The tone is pretty formal, but it's still a pretty fast read, and definitely enjoyable.

[pwdennis]

Originally posted by Craig S.
Marvin Miller is portrayed as both a good man and an outstanding fighter for the players, without Korr having to resort to hero worship. Again, I'm amazed at how arrogant and ignorant many of the owners were, shooting themselves over and over in the foot, rejecting compromise on several occasions only to lose the war.



I'm not sure too many of us ever viewed Miller as a hero. I think of him as more of a necessary evil, perhaps

[Craig S.]

Originally posted by pwdennis
I'm not sure too many of us ever viewed Miller as a hero. I think of him as more of a necessary evil, perhaps

He's one of my favorite figures in baseball history. For a necessary evil, I'd choose one of the past commissioners. Miller was just a guy who did his job to perfection.

I'm guessing we just see this one differently.