The Dark Side of the Diamond: Gambling, Violence, Drugs and Alcoholism in the National Pastime

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Author: Roger I. Abrams

ISBN:1-57940-156-2

Publisher: Rounder Books, Hardcover, April 2008


Summary: Roger Abrams discusses the vices of baseball and how they reflect who we are as Americans. He tells stories of baseball history that he feels are often overlooked, The Dark Side of the Diamond presents stories backed up with evidence and covers game-fixing and gambling going back to the mid-19th century. Abrams tackles Ty Cobb's sharpened spikes and nasty temperament letting us know that they were as much a part of his game as his steady bat. He shows us how Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Pete Rose, and Barry Bonds are American idols but flawed human beings. Abrams contention is that while baseball can teach us about resourcefulness, fortitude, teamwork and pride, it can show us the dark side of human nature.

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