At the Plate and On the Mound

About the Book

At the Plate and On the Mound provides glimpses into baseball history by looking at the careers of 42 former players - Pitchers who dominated the mound, power hitters who roamed the outfield, speedsters who raced around the bases, and great players who faced racial biases while playing the game. These glimpses of the baseball's past provide a quick look at some of baseball's best players.

About the Author

Larry Powell is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).