Synopses & Reviews
Do you remember your first glove? Or the one that meant the most to you?
Almost everyone does.
Bernie Williams does. So does Greg Maddux. Hall of Famers Dave Winfield and Jim Palmer do as well. Indeed, just above every major leaguer remembers his first glove. Some, such as Doug Rader, who won five straight Gold Gloves at third base with the Houston Astros, even wore the same glove from sandlot games all the way to the pros.
Glove Affairs: The Romance, History, and Tradition of Baseball Glove will help you recall your fist glove as it shares similar memories from the games greats. Glove Affairs also provides informative and surprising details about the history of the glove, its evolution, and its place in American culture.
More than just an ode to the glove, however, Glove Affairs serves as a practical guide to purchasing, breaking in, maintaining, and repairing a glove. Dozens of current and former major leaguers offer their battle-tested advice about getting the most out of a glove. They also share countless stories, from the passionate to the hilarious, about the glove and their relationship to it, including their superstitions and rituals, some of which are downright bizarre.
Whether youre a little leaguer seeking tips about buying and caring for your first glove or just a little leaguer at heart hoping to revisit fond memories, Glove Affairs will educate you, illuminate you and stir your emotions.
Synopsis
In addition to chronicling the amazing history of the glove, Glove Affairs has detailed chapters featuring experts' tips on buying, breaking in, and fixing a glove; Major Leaguers' glove secrets and superstitions; insights into glove endorsements and glove collecting; and page after page of hysterical, eye-opening stories from players, coaches, and industry insiders. With detailed historical records, hilarious anecdotes from Major Leaguers and little-known personalities in the glove industry, and countless pointers on what to do and not do to your glove, Glove Affairs features everything a player or fan would want from a baseball book.
Synopsis
In this heartwarming tribute, major leaguers from different eras--from Yogi Berra to Derek Jeter--fondly remember their first baseball gloves. Color photos throughout.
Synopsis
In addition to chronicling the amazing history of the glove, Glove Affairs has detailed chapters featuring experts' tips on buying, breaking in, and fixing a glove; Major Leaguers' glove secrets and superstitions; insights into glove endorsements and glove collecting; and page after page of hysterical, eye-opening stories from players, coaches, and#160;and industry insiders. With detailed historical records, hilarious anecdotes from Major Leaguers and little-known personalities in the glove industry, and countless pointers on what to do and not do to your glove, Glove Affairs features everything a player or fan would want from a baseball book.
About the Author
Noah Liberman is a staff writer for Street and Smith's SportsBusiness Journal. His sports writing has appeared in such national periodicals as and the Chicago Tribune, ESPN the Magazine, Men's Health, the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and the Sporting News. He lives in Chicago