Madison, MS: Crane Publishing Group (Pub: November 1, 2024)

Hardback. Signed.

New in dust jacket.

Steve Robertson has done a masterful job researching and writing Dudy Noble’s life story. Steve unearthed intimate details about Noble’s life growing up in rural Mississippi and becoming an icon in Mississippi State sports lore.

Every year, a sea of baseball fans flock to Dudy Noble Field, a majestic cathedral that stands as the epitome of college baseball. The atmosphere is electric, charged with the passion and anticipation of the game, making it an experience like no other.

The pinnacle of the Mississippi State athletic facilities, Dudy Noble Field, is a marvel. It has witnessed the gathering of 24 out of the 25 largest on-campus crowds in college baseball history, earning the endearing nickname “The Dude.”

While Dudy Noble Field is synonymous with legendary baseball moments, most who attend games there have yet to learn why the field bears the name of Dudy Noble. Readers will discover more about the man after whom that sacred patch of green grass is named in The Dude: The Life and Times of Dudy Noble.