Going, Going ... Caught!: Baseball's Great Outfield Catches as Described by Those Who Saw Them, 1887-1964

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"Extensive research yields a wealth of information on these famous catches, including commentary by period sportswriters, players, and, often, the man who snagged the ball"--Provided by publisher.

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