Many have commented on what a great man Carl Erskine was. I couldn't agree more. I had the great fortune to speak with this gentleman a few times, and we corresponded by email and snail mail. The 3 books he wrote are all great reads. Highly recommended for any Erskine or Brooklyn Dodgers fan. Those interested in Carl should consider watching the documentary "The Best We Got: The Carl Erskine Story." It does an excellent job of illustrating that not only was he a great ballplayer, but as a staunch advocate of civil and human rights and an advocate for those with special needs, he was an even greater human being. He will be missed.
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