The Spirit of St. Louis: A History of the St. Louis Cardinals and Browns

This book really gets into the heads of the people who have played,coached and run the ball club.The players incites bring to life the careers of those who have made the Cardinals and Baseball the beloved club and sport it is today.

I was so inspired by some stories about the old days in St. Louis when the Cardinals and Browns shared Sportsman's Park. Although I admired Bill Veeck and believe he was way ahead of his time in baseball, such as interleague play which is now a staple of the game, Bill went too far when he sent a midget to the plate as a pinch hitter. Baseball has never tolerated travesties and shouldn't at that time. But Bill's main error in my view, as Browns owner, was to try to run the more established Cardinals out of town. As a lifelong Cardinal fan, even though I have no other personal ties to St. Louis, this time Bill went too far. He was truly, as the title of his biography suggests, "Veeck as in Wreck."

Filled with the details I wanted. I recommend this!

My daughter loves this book. She found out so much about the forgotten Browns. Full of facts!!

What I had expected-interesting history of baseball in St.Louis.