[Anitius Severinus Boethius]

Honus Wagner was one of the greatest players in history. The pre-Ruth era is overlooked by modern fans, but there were many great players in that era. Wagner, Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson are my favorites from that era.

[Cyclopean Squid]

I haven't read it yet (except for an excerpt, which lead me to buying it), but I really look forward to reading "The Glory of Their Times."

[Charles Henrickson]

Honus Wagner was one of the greatest players in history. The pre-Ruth era is overlooked by modern fans, but there were many great players in that era. Wagner, Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson are my favorites from that era.

I agree, I am *fascinated* by baseball history. Wagner is my all-time shortsop, the Big Train and Matty make my all-time pitching staff, Johnson being the greatest pitcher of all time.

Two others from those days who make it as back-ups on my all-time team, not far off the starting lineup: OF Tris Speaker and 2b Eddie Collins.

I really look forward to reading "The Glory of Their Times."

Good book. I read it probably 30 years ago. Another good one: "Only the Ball Was White," about the Negro Leagues.