Once Upon a GameAlan SchwarzThe New York Times, book 1

Characters in Once Upon a Game

7 characters, main characters first.

Supporting characters

Ernie Banks
A legendary baseball Hall of Famer who recalls the moment he coined his famous phrase, "Let's play two!"
Mike Piazza
A star Major League catcher who recounts his backyard batting lessons with the legendary Ted Williams.
Cal Ripken Jr.
Baseball's "Iron Man" who shares the story of his very first call-up to the major leagues.
Roger Clemens
A dominant major league pitcher who reminisces about the night of his first twenty-strikeout masterpiece.
George H. W. Bush
The 41st President of the United States and lifelong baseball fan who reflects on his brief meeting with Babe Ruth.