Lawrence Baldassaro

The "Splendid Splinter" then from now. Contemporary Stories about the Red Sox hitter who was more than a little controversial.

Fit well with my quest to understand the plight of Italian Americans in the early 20th century and how, as a group, they were able to climb out of the abyss and become respectable. Well written and researched, especially considering the general lack of material about Lazzeri's private life. He was a ground breaking individual and deserves this recognition, especially since he did it all while coping with epilepsy

This is a collection of writings about Ted Williams. It perfectly illustrates the kind of love/hate relationship Teddy Ballgame had with the Boston press.