Rogers Hornsby, nicknamed “The Rajah”, is regarded as one of the best hitters of all time. Known as someone who was difficult to get along with, not well-liked by his fellow players, and reviled or adulated as a manager, through it all he had an enduring love of the game.
This is his story, his outlook, his vision for the game. Originally published in 1962 many of the issues Roger had with the game still exist today. His outlooks and opinions may be shared by many fans regarding salaries, managers, and the game itself.