With 16 bonus pages on the latest Hall-of-Famers, including the three 1997 inductees and their updated stats, this edition highlights the best of the best, including players, managers, officials, pioneers, and the original Negro league greats. The profiles and photographs bring to life the personalities and the talent that have brought so much excitement and color to the game of baseball since the major leagues were first organized in 1876. The records in the back of the book show the Hall-of-Famers' remarkable achievements through statistics. With hundreds of photos and 16 full-color pages this is a must-have for the casual or avid sports fan.