Kimmel Citations

1. Kimmel uses several quotes from Roger Angell. Angell is an author who primarily talks about baseball and the various issues, concepts and ideas that baseball presents to any viewer.Specifically Kimmel uses Roger Angell's book Late Innings written in 1982. This book is one of many books and essays Angell has written and helped him gain the title of one of the best baseball writers ever for his analysis and deep insight he has on the game of baseball. I found this citation interesting be4cause of the quotes Kimmel used from this work. The citations help support Kimmel's view on baseball as a cultural past time because it brings together many generations together creating a common bond within family and friends.

2. The second interesting citation is from William Mckeever's book Training the Boy. In this book Mckeever has a section titled "The Baseball and Accessories" which explains the importance of baseball at a young age for a child. This caught my eye because it is used to support Kimmel's concept of a child growing into a man through the sport of baseball. Both Mckeever and Kimmel mention and agree that baseball equips a young child to develop traits to be able to become successful. I t allows a child to communicate and relate with other kids who have the same interest in baseball which will enable him to become successful as he goes from childhood to manhood. I found this citation more interesting because the parallel claims Mckeever explains in his various short essays in the book. He lays the pathway in the idea of baseball not being a sport of violence but a sport in which each individual can help each other in a more manner and civilized way. It portrays the numerous traits baseball instills in those who participate. Kckeever mentions it as a "moral refinement" (101) because it teaches valuable lessons and aids young children to be successful and strong men when they grow older and this helps America grow too.

3. One citation that really helped Kimmel convey and grasp all these various ideas and concepts throughout his essay was from Alber J. Spalding's book America's National Game. This quote listed every aspect and corner Kimmel covers in the idea that baseball is not just a sport for pleasure but a social event in where many people can relate and build bonds. Baseball builds and creates the traits of determination and discipline in a young boy and any individual that participates. it also mentions how baseball plays a vital role in America's success as a nation creating this sense of "American spirit" (Spalding 4).