Baltimore Orioles Camden Yards Ballpark Cal Ripken Jr Baseball MLB Books

Two books: The Only Way I Know by Cal Ripken Jr and Ballpark by Peter Richmond Would make a fun gift for a Baltimore Orioles or baseball fan! The Only Way I Know: With Highlights from the 1997 Season With the candor and grace that have endeared him to fans everywhere, Cal Ripken, Jr. tells the story of his journey to the major leagues: of his early childhood and life with a baseball manager for a father; his stint in the minors, working his way up from the Rookie Leagues to Triple-A; and finally to the permanent call from Baltimore where he began the drive to an All-Star career. Ballpark: Camden Yards and the Building of an American Dream Named one of the "Ten Best Sports Books" by The Sporting News, Ballpark is the compelling story of how Baltimore's magnificent Camden Yards ballpark was born, and the effects it has had on the city, the team, and the whole course of stadiumbuilding across the country. It's both an examination of the city's psyche and a close look behind the scenes at our national pastime. This is a quintessentially American story of progress, movement, change, triumph, and of an eternal renewal of hope.