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The Soul of Baseball

A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America

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The Soul of Baseball

By: Joe Posnanski
Narrated by: David Sadzin
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When legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, the renowned sports columnist was inspired by the question. He decided to spend the 2005 baseball season touring the country with the 94-year-old O'Neil in hopes of rediscovering the love that first drew them to the game.

The Soul of Baseball is as much the story of Buck O'Neil as it is the story of baseball. Driven by a relentless optimism and his two great passions - for America's pastime and for jazz, America's music - O'Neil played solely for love. In an era when greedy, steroid-enhanced athletes have come to characterize professional ball, Posnanski offers a salve for the damaged spirit: the uplifting life lessons of a truly extraordinary man who never missed an opportunity to enjoy and love life.

©2007 Joe Posnanski (P)2020 Tantor Baseball & Softball Biographies & Memoirs Cultural & Regional Sports Inspiring Heartfelt
Inspiring Baseball History • Captivating Personal Journey • Superb Narration • Beautiful Life Lessons • Calming Voice

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where do I start. Best book I've listened to on Audible. Buck O'Neil... eBay a man what a legacy. Great narration, great man, great story.

best book on Audible

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A powerful story that extends beyond baseball. It more about how to live a life, with passion, service and love.

A truly beautiful story !!

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Love baseball but knew nothing about Buck O'Neil. This turned out to be a homerun.

Surprised by Buck

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It is a book describing the Negroleagues through the eyes of Buck O'neal. Good book

Awesome inspirational

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I very much enjoyed this look at the life of one of baseball’s greats. It was a great listen and it really touched my heart to hear his story and his attitude toward life.

A most pleasant listen

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