Cooperstown baseball's Hall of Famers

Induction into the Hall of Fame is the greatest accolade a baseball player can hope to receive. Odds against election are overwhelming: about 1,500-to-1 for the average major-leaguer, or approximately one player out of every 167 starting lineups. In the last century and a half, only about 200 ballplayers have been so honored.Cooperstown: Baseball's Hall of Famers provides fact-filled biographies about the great players, managers, and contributors who have been enshrined. Historic black-and-white photographs of many early-day legends, brilliant color shots of the best modern superstars, and photos of many pieces of treasured baseball memorabilia capture the essence of each historical era. This comprehensive book pays tribute to the legends of the diamond who are enshrined in Cooperstown.