suggestions...
1- The Celebrant by Eric Rolfe Greenburg. It's a novel. If you have an interest in Mathewson and pre-WWI baseball, give this a try.
2- The Fix Is In by Daniel Ginsburg. Chapters about baseball that stand alone. Much of the book is pre war or shortly thereafter. Eye-opening. If you have firm convictions on how the HOF should be then this could be an unfortunate read; it will reveal gambling and game fixing in a clear, sobering way. If you think Joe Jackson should be in the Hall, then this book will either give you ample reason to change your mind, or you'll hurl the book aside from frustrated closemindedness. (Ditto for Pete Rose if you read that far.)
3- The Unforgettable Season by Gordon Fleming. A book about the 1908 baseball season. If you like the white border tobacco cards this book will fit right in.
4- Baseball When The Grass was Real by Donald Honig. A bit afer when you're looking for, 20s to 40s. It resembles Mr. Ritter's Glory effort.
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