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“[Judge and Jury] is outstanding. I have learned more about the history of baseball, true history, than from anything I have ever read or heard about. [It's] research and documentation clarifies so many of the personalities and events that took place before 'my time' in the game. Jacques Barzun's quote: 'Whoever would know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball' should be supplanted by [this] biography of Landis.”

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Ralph Kiner
Ralph Kiner

Ralph Kiner, an American professional baseball player, was born on October 27, 1922, and passed away on February 6, 2014. Known for his exceptional hitting skills and outstanding performance on the field, Kiner was a multiple All-Star Game selection and won the American League MVP award in 1946. more

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