Lorimer, Lawrence. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Baseball Desk Reference.(Brief Article)

DK. 2002. 608p. photogs. index. LC 2001047624. ISBN 0-7894-8392-0. $50. REF

Produced by sports editor Lorimer and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, this richly illustrated volume contains a treasure trove of useful information. The first section presents a brief analysis of"the American Pastime," with a time line, a history of baseball's Valhalla, and a look at baseball mechanics. Section 2 offers short biographical sketches of baseball businessmen; short, year-by-year accounts of the game's history; and an exploration of baseball franchises. This portion of the book also includes brief profiles, containing both texts and statistics of more than 700 of …