From The Autograph Album by Anonymous

Many great men and women have written entire books about every aspect of the game; however, other than "Casey At Bat," few know about some of the other great poems that have appeared honoring our national pastime. Listed below is the baseball poem: From The Autograph Album.

"Life and baseball are just the same..." - Anonymous
From The Autograph Album

by Anonymous

Published: Unknown (Unknown)

If at first you don't succeed,
Slide for second.

In curve, out curve,
Slow ball, drop.
Don't forget Jim
The star shortstop.

Life and baseball
Are just the same;
You must strike hard
To win the game.

From The Autograph Album by Anonymous



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