A fine read about baseball;s greatest pitcher
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This biography, by Johnson's grandson, fills a gap in the historical literature of baseball. Though Johnson comes through as a very admirable character, by all accounts that is an accurate portrayal of man respected by all his peers. For a Washington Senator fan, the book was especially welcome, as the exploits of one of baseball's most hapless teams is rarely the subject of any publication.
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Overall very good with a minor complaint
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This is a very enjoyable book for anyone wanting to know about baseball's golden age and a different American age.The author's research and attention to detail are superb.His writing style is also quite enjoyable.A minor criticism: the number of footnotes is a little distracting(usually 60 or so per 20 page chapter).It is,after all,a book about baseball,not an academic text.On the positive side again-the "play-by-play" of the World Series games are riveting.
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Big Train is a well written account of a baseball "good guy"
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If you have some time, and enjoy reading about one of
baseball's best eras, then I strongly recommend this book.
Henry Thomas has written a meticulously researched, 400 page
account of the life of Walter Johnson. Not only does it
expound upon his on-field brilliance, but it demonstrates
the love and respect that everyone associated with baseball
had for Walter. The foreword is written by longtime
Washington sportswriter, Shirley Povich, and the book
contains many fine photos. If you are not a baseball fan,
the wordy and intricate game descriptions may be tiresome.
But if you enjoy the game, you will enjoy this book.
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