Lawrence S. Ritter
5 books
About the Author
Lawrence S. Ritter was a pioneering oral historian whose passion for baseball's golden age led him to capture the voices of its legendary players in vivid, firsthand accounts. A professor of finance at Baruch College, Ritter embarked on a cross-country quest in the 1960s to interview surviving stars from the early 20th century, transforming dusty memories into an enduring chronicle of the sport's formative years. His seminal work, The Glory of Their Times: The Story of the Early Days of Baseball Told by the Men Who Played It, not only preserved the narratives of icons like Babe Ruth's contemporaries but also reshaped how baseball history is understood and appreciated. Ritter's dedication to authenticity and storytelling earned him a lasting place in American sports literature, inspiring generations to cherish the game's roots.
Writing style
narrative
oral history
evocative
Books by Lawrence S. Ritter
