Foreword / Thomas Curley -- A national treasure / Rachel Robinson -- For the love of the game / Bill Veeck -- The Costas legacy / Bob Costas -- The ultimate star / Gene Autry -- "You want Gibby on your side" / Bob Gibson -- The magic of moneyball / Billy Beane -- Always a mountaineer / Jerry West -- One of a kind / Stan Kasten-- An original / Bud Selig -- Parting thoughts.