Willie's Time: A Memoir (1979) First Edition

Willie’s Time by Charles Einstein is a thoughtful baseball memoir centred on the life, career, and lasting presence of Willie Mays, one of the most admired players in the history of the game. Published in 1979, this first edition reflects on Mays’s impact both on the field and in the wider world of American sport.

Einstein writes with admiration and insight, looking beyond statistics to consider the skill, grace, intelligence, and energy that made Mays such an unforgettable figure. The book captures the atmosphere of baseball across the mid-twentieth century, along with the devotion of fans who watched Mays become a legend

A strong choice for baseball lovers, sports history readers, and collectors, this memoir offers a meaningful look at Willie Mays’s legacy and the era he helped define.

Hardcover, Very Good. Pages appear clean. Binding looks solid. Minor edge wear. Dust jacket: Noticeable rubbing and soiling. Small chips and wear at the spine ends. Light staining to the white background. No major tears visible.