From hard-working farm boy growing up in post-World War I Van Meter, Iowa, to the youngest All-Star and longest-lived Hall of Famer, sharp-witted Bob Feller distills nine decades of hard-earned wisdom—gleaned from experiences both on and off the diamond—in his new Little Blue Book of Baseball Wisdom , a sequel to his best-selling Little Black Book of Baseball Wisdom . Feller writes tellingly of the stars of his generation, but also shares the essential virtues which made him so successful—life lessons he learned from his father, who, eager to showcase his son's baseball talent, built a "field of dreams" on their Iowa farm when Feller was still a teen, lessons he learned fighting for his country in World War II, and lessons he learned subsequent to his baseball career. "No one man is bigger than the game." --Feller on selflessness "Home isn't just a physical structure. It is a place where parents teach their kids the values that help them become better men and women." --Feller on family A true American icon, Bob Feller grew up a hardworking farm boy in Van Meter, Iowa. Signed by the Cleveland Indians at age 16, he was the youngest player ever inducted to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and is its longest-living member. This book distills his 90 years of hard-earned experience into nine essential tenets for success, on or off the diamond. Bob Feller's Little Blue Book of Baseball Wisdom is not only a fond testament to the values of his "greatest" generation, but a volume for young and old to treasure alike. Bob Feller's Little Blue Book of Baseball Wisdom is a celebration of a life well-lived. In this volume, Feller examines the nine essential virtues that have made him a success in baseball and in life. "Bob's philosophy--as seen through his nine tenets, each one representing a different position on the diamond--allows fans to see a side of him that they seldom see: the personal side of Bob Feller." --Ralph Kiner, from his foreword Family Values Hard Work Loyalty Knowing the Value of a Dollar Self-Confidence Practicing the Fundamentals Leadership and Teamwork Consistency Selflessness Bob Feller is one of the most revered figures in baseball history. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians, playing his entire career there, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Along the way, he threw three no-hitters and appeared on the cover of Wheaties. At the peak of his career, he enlisted in the navy and went on to become a World War II hero, receiving six battle citations aboard the USS Alabama . Returning to baseball after the war, he topped the league in all major pitching categories and led the Indians to a World Series championship in 1948. He celebrated his 90th birthday in November 2008. Burton Rocks is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Me and My Dad: A Baseball Memoir , about Yankees great Paul O'Neill and his father. He has published eight books and co-wrote Billy Wagner's exclusive 2006 playoff column for the New York Post . Ralph Kiner is a former Major League Baseball player and has been the New York Mets broadcaster since the team’s inception. He was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame in 1975. Used Book in Good Condition