The Soul of Baseball

A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America

By: Joe Posnanski

Narrated by: David Sadzin

When legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, the renowned sports columnist was inspired by the question. He decided to spend the 2005 baseball season touring the country with the 94-year-old O'Neil in hopes of rediscovering the love that first drew them to the game.

The Soul of Baseball is as much the story of Buck O'Neil as it is the story of baseball. Driven by a relentless optimism and his two great passions - for America's pastime and for jazz, America's music - O'Neil played solely for love. In an era when greedy, steroid-enhanced athletes have come to characterize professional ball, Posnanski offers a salve for the damaged spirit: the uplifting life lessons of a truly extraordinary man who never missed an opportunity to enjoy and love life.

©2007 Joe Posnanski (P)2020 Tantor

best book on Audible

where do I start. Best book I've listened to on Audible. Buck O'Neil... eBay a man what a legacy. Great narration, great man, great story.

A truly beautiful story !!

A powerful story that extends beyond baseball. It more about how to live a life, with passion, service and love.

Surprised by Buck

Love baseball but knew nothing about Buck O'Neil. This turned out to be a homerun.

Awesome inspirational

It is a book describing the Negroleagues through the eyes of Buck O'neal. Good book

A most pleasant listen

I very much enjoyed this look at the life of one of baseball’s greats. It was a great listen and it really touched my heart to hear his story and his attitude toward life.