{"product_id":"frick-baseballs-third-commissioner-9780786495320","title":"Frick Baseballs Third Commissioner","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFord Frick is best known as the baseball commissioner who put the “asterisk” next to Roger Maris's record. But his tenure as commissioner carried the game through its most pivotal changes. This biography of Frick, whose approach to his work sparked lively debate about the commissioner's role, provides a detailed narrative of his career and the events and characters of mid-20th century baseball.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis excellent book needs no asterisk. It's a fascinating story of one of baseball's most interesting and influential men. John Carvalho's book will give baseball a fans a deeper appreciation of an uncommon man and a better understanding of the game's history.\"\" - Jonathan Eig, author of \u003cem\u003eLuckiest Man and Opening Day\u003c\/em\u003e.","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038115234135,"sku":"9780786495320","price":20.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780786495320.jpg?v=1750939088","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/frick-baseballs-third-commissioner-9780786495320","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}