How Long to Read The Old Ball Game

How Long Does it Take to Read The Old Ball Game?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Old Ball Game by Frank Deford

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In The Old Ball Game, Frank Deford, NPR sports commentator and Sports Illustrated journalist retells the story of an unusual friendship between two towering figures in baseball history. At the turn of the twentieth century, Christy Mathewson was one of baseball's first superstars. Over six feet tall, clean cut, and college educated, he didn't pitch on the Sabbath and rarely spoke an ill word about anyone. He also had one of the most devastating arms in all of baseball. New York Giants manager John McGraw, by contrast, was ferocious. The pugnacious tough guy was already a star infielder who,...

How long is The Old Ball Game?

The Old Ball Game by Frank Deford is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Old Ball Game Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read The Old Ball Game aloud.

What Reading Level is The Old Ball Game?

The Old Ball Game is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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