John M. O'donnell

Like Night and Day: a Look at Chicago Baseball 1964-69 John M. O'donnell

LIKE NIGHT & DAY is for any Chicago baseball fan who came of age during the 1960s. Highlighting games from this era, it takes a trip to a time when games were more of a game than a business, when seats were available to the common folk, and when players were more accessible, more heroic, yet more like us.

The players featured in this book include Hall-of-Famers, All-Stars, has-beens, and never-weres, but all contributing to baseball lore. Games featured include no-hitters, near perfect games, slug-fests, pitching duels, thrilling comebacks, and heartbreaking defeats. It follows teams that were both pretenders and contenders, but could never quite get there. Some second and third guessing is allowed as managerial and general management moves and motives are featured.

The book has a "ring of truth" to it, according to well-known baseball editors. LIKE NIGHT & DAY takes a holistic approach to the baseball experience, understanding that in Chicago there's more to it than winning.

Told through the eyes of a kid, you'll be asking yourself if you attended this games, and what your first experience at the ballpark was like.

If you love baseball, especially baseball in the 60s, you'll enjoy this book. Or if you just like scooping ice cream out of a dixie cup with a wooden spoon and eating out of a popcorn container that changes into a megaphone, you'll recognize the flavor of this book.

Ever go to on those trips to the ballpark on Little League Days? Do you remember the thrill of your first autograph? This book will bring those days to life.
Paperback: 138 pages

Publisher: BookSurge Publishing