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This book, a collection of letters written by a young baseball pitcher trying to make it in the major leagues a century ago, provides an unvarnished view into the life of a young man with big dreams and the challenges and setbacks he faces as he pursues them. The author's candid reflections on his experiences as a pitcher in the early 1900s, his interactions with legendary players and managers, and the highs and lows of life on and off the field provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of professional baseball during a time of great change. Through the author's engaging storytelling and insightful observations, the book offers valuable lessons about perseverance, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence, making it an inspiring and enjoyable read for baseball enthusiasts and anyone interested in the human experience.
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In his day, Ring Lardner was a legendary humorist (a job-description he disavowed), and You Know Me Al shows why everyone loved him so. In the letters of Jack Keefe, a bush-league pitcher who finally gets his chance in the majors, Lardner shows not only a faultless ear, but also a keen eye for the amusing details of human folly. Keefe is no comical bumbler--he has talent--but also possesses astonishing naïvete, and a lack of self-awareness that is unerringly hilarious. The busher blames everyone but himself for his failures (a trait that Lardner uses to wonderful comic effect in the story "Alibi Ike"). Still, thanks to Keefe's mixture of hubris and puppy-dog trust, you want to see him come out all right.
Lardner--who played a role in breaking the infamous "Black Sox" scandal of 1919--wrote You Know Me Al while covering pro baseball in the teens; for baseball fans, the book is an intriguing glimpse into the past. Athletes haven't changed much, poor devils. They're just as funny as ever, only richer.
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You know me Al is a classic of baseball- the game and the community. It's about competition, about the ability to reason, and most of all it's about being human.
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