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Immerse yourself in the wit, wisdom, and folklore of America's Pastime with this definitive collection of baseball quotes from legends like Babe Ruth, Yogi Berra, and Vin Scully. ""Baseball is a game of ghosts and geometry."" It is a sport played without a clock, where a single moment can echo for a century. From the dirt of the Deadball Era to the high-tech strategy of the modern game, baseball has produced more philosophers, jokers, and poets than any other sport in history. In Diamonds are Forever: The Ultimate Baseball Quote Book, you will go beyond the box score to explore the soul of the diamond through the voices that defined it. Whether it is the ""Yogi-isms"" that defy logic or the lyrical calls of the greatest broadcasters to ever hold a microphone, this book captures the magic of the game in every word. Inside this collection, you will find: The Immortal 100: A curated list of the 100 most impactful quotes from Players, Managers, Announcers, and World Series Champions. Legends of the Fall: The dramatic stories behind the most iconic lines-discover the truth behind the ""Called Shot"" and the heartbreak of the ""Curses."" The Jokers and the Poets: A deep dive into the surreal humor of Yogi Berra and the spiritual beauty of the game's greatest writers. The Underdog's Cry: Inspiring words from the miracle teams and ""lovable losers"" who finally broke the spells of history. Modern Strategy: Insight into the ""Moneyball"" era and the mindset of today's hyper-talented superstars like Shohei Ohtani. Whether you are a lifelong fan, a student of sports history, or looking for the perfect gift for the baseball lover in your life, this book is your front-row seat to the greatest conversations in the history of the diamond. The bases are loaded. The count is full. Are you ready to swing?

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