|  "Play Ball!
is a delightful walk down the storied history of Little
League Baseball. For those of us who played the dreams of
our youth, it brings back mighty memories. For those of
us reluctant adults who still dream, it’s a wonderful reminder
of what might have been."
–John
Grisham
"Did you know that George W. was a Little Leaguer?
More to the point, humorist Dave Barry is also a graduate
of Little League and he writes an amusing introduction to
a solid book about this American institution. Little League
has now been around for more than half a century, and this
new history fills a gap in library collections that often
focus solely on major league baseball history. This well-illustrated,
popularly written account should be on the shelves of every
library that serves a community with a Little League team."
–Library
Journal
"As
its title infers, the Van Aukens present a complete history
of Little League, from the humble beginnings in Carl Stotz'
backyard to the current worldwide game with its soon-to-be
expanded World Series."
–Williamsport
Sun-Gazette
"Although
Lance Van Auken is director of media relations for Little
League, the book does not shy away from controversy and
covers extensively the ouster of founder Carl E. Stotz."
–Harrisburg
Patriot-New
Play Ball! The Story
of Little League Baseball by
Lance and Robin Van Auken
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