I'll Go Quietly

The book's dust jacket is worn, with noticeable edge tears and chipping, indicative of its age. The hardcover binding remains intact, though the jacket's condition suggests careful handling is required. The interior pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings.

"I'll Go Quietly" by Fred Russell was published by The McQuiddy Press in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1944. This hardcover edition features illustrations by Gotto and includes an introduction by the renowned sports writer Grantland Rice. Fred Russell, a prominent sports editor for the Nashville Banner, compiled this collection of his finest columns spanning fifteen years. The book provides a unique glimpse into mid-20th-century sports journalism. While the copyright page confirms its 1944 publication, the edition or printing specifics are not clearly stated. This edition is a testament to wartime publishing, produced under the War Production Board's guidelines. The book's condition, with a worn dust jacket showing edge tears, reflects its historical journey.