Walter Hunt sent me the new 2024 Transcontinental Baseball League Annual that has just been released. As always, it is impeccably packaged and well worth the read. I spend a fair amount of time reviewing it this morning. Walter along with co-editors Robert Jordan and Mark H. Bloom did a fantastic job.
I know I always encourage you all to read these kinds of things but this one has a few features that that are really relevant. I really was intrigued by Paul Montague’s article, ‘Who are we anyway?’ about the history of the TBL. Paul writes about the early days of TBL when three guys in college started playing not realizing (or even intending) this league would last for decades. Paul goes into detail on what made it possible for the TBL to last so long.
This is a relevant article for anyone in a serious APBA league. Great piece, Paul!
I also was a bit interested in TBL’s upcoming Hall of Fame election. I know I don’t have a vote but I’d pull the lever for Will Clark, Andy Pettitte and Robinson Cano.
Thanks for sending this in, Walt! I know this is a team effort. Great work by everyone.
Tom, thank you for the kind words. Walter and his team do an over-the-top great job on this book every year. It’s an honor to have it reviewed on the blog!