From zany mascots to the most beautiful ballparks ever, and from great traditions to humorous anecdotes from the game, I Love Baseball explores the many reasons we love baseball. It's all here: -the inspirational men and moments that enliven the sport -players' thoughts on the game they love so deeply -quotes from sportswriters and from classic movies on baseball -celebrities who have fallen in love with the game -the lighter side of baseball from quirky ballpark features to the game's rich humor -even the oddities from baseball's spectacular ""sideshow"" Based on assiduous research and the author's exclusive interviews with baseball legends past and present, this book will be a cherished keepsake for fans of the game everywhere.