The Redheaded Outfield and Other Baseball Stories

by Zane Grey

Overview

This collection is a heartfelt homage to baseball's golden age, penned by one of America's most beloved storytellers. Zane Grey steps away from the Western frontier to dive into the ballparks and dusty diamonds of early 20th-century America, where baseball is more than a sport-it's a way of life. From small-town sandlots to semi-professional leagues, these stories brim with humor, rivalry, unexpected heroes, and the timeless joy of the game. Through a series of vivid and character-driven tales, Grey explores not only the action of the game itself but also the dreams, hopes, and everyday struggles of the players who live and breathe baseball. Whether it's a redheaded trio in the outfield, a rookie with everything to prove, or a fading legend chasing one last moment of glory, each narrative resonates with authenticity and heart. This collection is a nostalgic treasure for baseball lovers and fans of classic American fiction alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789358046649
Publisher:	Pharos Books Private Limited
Publication date:	05/05/2025
Pages:	166
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Pearl Zane Grey was an American author and dentist known for his novels and stories. He was born on January 31, 1872, in Zanesville, Ohio. He was the fourth son born to Alice "Allie" Josephine Zane and Lewis M. Gray. His mother was a Quaker immigrant whose forefather Robert Zane came to the American colonies in 1673. His father was a dentist. Grey studied dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his graduation in 1896. He got married to Lina Roth also known as Dolly in 1905. He had anger issues, depression and suffered mood swings which affected his life. And so, Grey spent most of his time away from the family, while Dolly managed his career and raised their three children. Their family moved to California in 1918 and settled in Altadena, California in 1920 in a home they named as Zane Grey Estate. Grey continued writing during 1930s and was in great depression. From 1925 to his death in 1939 he travelled away from his family exploring the unspoiled lands, particularly the islands of the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia. He died on October 23, 1939, aged 67 at his home in Altadena, California due to heart attack.