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Author : Jeff Silverman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781585743643
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (436 download)
Download or read book The Greatest Baseball Stories Ever Told written by Jeff Silverman and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-seven essays, profiles, and stories about America's pastime.
Author : Ken Samelson
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1510713867
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Incredible Baseball Stories written by Ken Samelson and published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The works in Incredible Baseball Stories cover the full span of baseball’s rich history. Fans of all ages will enjoy recalling the great and not-so-great moments of the most popular names in the sport. Found in this collection are timeless tales that enable the reader to: • Relive great World Series moments like Kirk Gibson’s home run off Dennis Eckersley • Find out what it’s like to pitch to Ted Williams • Witness record-breaking performances by Babe Ruth and Henry Aaron • Learn what goes on behind the scenes of drafting stars like Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez • And follow along for many more baseball adventures! With three dozen photographs that beautifully illustrate the anecdotes, Incredible Baseball Stories is the perfect gift for baseball fans of all ages.
Author : Andrew Gutelle
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 9780394909837
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (98 download)
Download or read book Baseball's Best written by Andrew Gutelle and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, and Hank Aaron—five amazing baseball legends. From the first black man to play major-league ball to the longest hitting streak ever, these are some of the game’s most inspiring stories. Find out what unforgettable feats won each player a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Author : Furman Bisher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (136 download)
Download or read book Strange But True Baseball Stories written by Furman Bisher and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anika Orrock
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452174261
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)
Download or read book Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League written by Anika Orrock and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book chronicles the history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the stories of the first women to play professional baseball in a league of their own. In 1941, the world was at war, and with able-bodied American men fighting overseas, professional baseball was in danger of becoming a quaint relic—until women stepped up to the plate. In this heartwarming illustrated history, the League's story is told by the ones who know it best: the players. Author Anika Orrock collects a variety of funny, charming, wince-worthy, and powerful vignettes told by the players themselves about their time playing the American pastime. • Features stories of grit and perseverance against all odds, told by the players themselves • Filled with player statistics, historical beats, headlines, and more; and fully illustrated in Anika's vibrant style • A visually engaging, readable women-led history book Written in an approachable manner and beautifully illustrated, The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is a one-of-a-kind story told through the women's own voices and their own perspectives. This book ultimately proves that the incredible women of the AAGPBL truly were in a league of their own. • A unique celebration of a specific moment in women's and sports history • A great read for experienced and new sports fans alike, readers young and old, baseball fans • Perfect accompaniment to books like Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky, Strong is the New Pretty by Kate T. Parker, and Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries who Shaped Our History . . . and Our Future! by Kate Schatz
Author : Paul D. Staudohar
Publisher : Lawrence Hill Books
ISBN 13 : 9781556523199
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (231 download)
Download or read book Baseball's Best Short Stories written by Paul D. Staudohar and published by Lawrence Hill Books. This book was released on 1997-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology brings together 28 exceptional short stories about the great game of baseball. Written over several decades by some of America's famous writers, many of the stories are about the game itself; others use baseball as a backdrop for timeless themes, such as morality, greed, and love. All of them pay tribute to a game that has merged with America's national identity.
Author : Joe Posnanski
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982180609
Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)
Download or read book The Baseball 100 written by Joe Posnanski and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year “An instant sports classic.” —New York Post * “Stellar.” —The Wall Street Journal * “A true masterwork…880 pages of sheer baseball bliss.” —BookPage (starred review) * “This is a remarkable achievement.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) A magnum opus from acclaimed baseball writer Joe Posnanski, The Baseball 100 is an audacious, singular, and masterly book that took a lifetime to write. The entire story of baseball rings through a countdown of the 100 greatest players in history, with a foreword by George Will. Longer than Moby-Dick and nearly as ambitious,? The Baseball 100 is a one-of-a-kind work by award-winning sportswriter and lifelong student of the game Joe Posnanski. In the book’s introduction, Pulitzer Prize–winning commentator George F. Will marvels, “Posnanski must already have lived more than two hundred years. How else could he have acquired such a stock of illuminating facts and entertaining stories about the rich history of this endlessly fascinating sport?” Baseball’s legends come alive in these pages, which are not merely rankings but vibrant profiles of the game’s all-time greats. Posnanski dives into the biographies of iconic Hall of Famers, unfairly forgotten All-Stars, talents of today, and more. He doesn’t rely just on records and statistics—he lovingly retraces players’ origins, illuminates their characters, and places their accomplishments in the context of baseball’s past and present. Just how good a pitcher is Clayton Kershaw in the 21st-century game compared to Greg Maddux dueling with the juiced hitters of the nineties? How do the career and influence of Hank Aaron compare to Babe Ruth’s? Which player in the top ten most deserves to be resurrected from history? No compendium of baseball’s legendary geniuses could be complete without the players of the segregated Negro Leagues, men whose extraordinary careers were largely overlooked by sportswriters at the time and unjustly lost to history. Posnanski writes about the efforts of former Negro Leaguers to restore sidelined Black athletes to their due honor and draws upon the deep troves of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and extensive interviews with the likes of Buck O’Neil to illuminate the accomplishments of players such as pitchers Satchel Paige and Smokey Joe Williams; outfielders Oscar Charleston, Monte Irvin, and Cool Papa Bell; first baseman Buck Leonard; shortstop Pop Lloyd; catcher Josh Gibson; and many, many more. The Baseball 100 treats readers to the whole rich pageant of baseball history in a single volume. Engrossing, surprising, and heartfelt, it is a magisterial tribute to the game of baseball and the stars who have played it.
Author : Alex Irvine
Publisher : Ten Speed Graphic
ISBN 13 : 0399578951
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)
Download or read book The Comic Book Story of Baseball written by Alex Irvine and published by Ten Speed Graphic. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A graphic novel-style history of baseball, providing an illustrated look at the major games, players, and rule changes that shaped the sport. This graphic novel steps up to the plate and covers all the bases in illustrating the origin of America's national pastime, presenting a complete look at the beginnings (both real and legendary), developments, triumphs, and tragedies of baseball. It also breaks down the cultural impact and significance of the sport both in America and overseas (including Japan, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic), from the early days of America to the flying W outside Wrigley Field in 2016. Featuring members of Baseball's Hall of Fame and modern day stand-outs—including Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, the 1930s New York Yankees, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, the 2016 Chicago Cubs, and more—The Comic Book Story of Baseball spotlights the players, teams, games, and moments that built the sport's legacy and ensured its popularity.
Author : Christopher Valenti
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781598868135
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (681 download)
Download or read book Innings Through Time written by Christopher Valenti and published by . This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until now... no one has ever written the definitive baseball story. This book takes the main theme from every popular baseball story and combines them into one compelling and exciting adventure. Tate Publishing is proud to present: "Innings Through Time The Greatest Baseball Story Ever Told " Ten Times More Mystical than 'Field of Dreams.' Greater Love Story than 'Pride of the Yankees.' More Psychological Intensity than 'Fear Strikes Out.' More Inspiring than 'The Jackie Robinson Story.' More Emotional than 'Bang the Drum Slowly.' More Magical than 'The Natural.' More than just a baseball story, "Innings Through Time" is a story many have already declared as being 'One of our greatest American classics.' It's a page-turner like no other Most baseball stories before this were the usual rags to riches or biography. It is difficult to put Innings Through Time into any single category. Aside from being a great thriller, "Innings Through Time" is a captivating historical novel filled with tons of intrigue, mystery "and" suspense. It's also one of the most touching and inspiring love stories you will ever read. It will hold your interest from beginning to end."
Author : The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1642507709
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (425 download)
Download or read book So You Think You Know Baseball written by The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Baseball Trivia Book In this third title published by National Baseball Hall of Fame Books, test your knowledge of baseball trivia against the experts–the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The history of baseball is etched in its trivia. No American sport is chronicled through its trivia and statistics more than baseball. Now, the National Baseball Hall of Fame presents the ultimate baseball trivia book, So You Think You Know Baseball. Hit it out of the park at your MLB trivia night or in an after-dinner baseball quiz with your family. Selected by the historians and curators at the Baseball Hall of Fame, over 100 years of rich baseball history is packed into this virtual reference guide of facts, figures, and fascinating tidbits about our national pastime. In So You Think You Know Baseball, find 450 challenging baseball trivia questions organized into nine themed chapters covering a wide range of baseball history: • Baseball Firsts – famous firsts for almost every aspect of baseball history • First Year Phenoms – rookie sensations and first year wonders • Legendary Sluggers – Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Babe Ruth & more • Historic Hurlers – celebrated pitchers and their remarkable accomplishments on the mound • Record Breakers – notable players and teams who left their mark in the record books • Hall of Famers – baseball’s all-time greats enshrined in Cooperstown • Baseball in Pop Culture – discover the many ways baseball has influenced American culture • The Postseason – highlighting the celebrated moments in World Series history • Baseball Potpourri – unique facts about America’s Pastime Also don’t miss two other titles published by National Baseball Hall of Fame Books, Picturing America’s Pastime and Memories from the Microphone.
Author : Dirk Hayhurst
Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 0806534877
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)
Download or read book Bigger Than the Game written by Dirk Hayhurst and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The best writer in a baseball uniform." --Tyler Kepner, The New York Times After nearly a decade in the minors, Dirk Hayhurst defied the odds to climb onto the pitcher's mound for the Toronto Blue Jays. Newly married, with a big league paycheck and a brand new house, Hayhurst was ready for a great season in the Bigs. Then fate delivered a crushing hit. Hayhurst blew out his pitching shoulder in an insane off-season workout program. After surgery, rehab, and more rehab, his major-league dreams seemed more distant than ever. From there things got worse, weirder, and funnier. In a crazy world of injured athletes, autograph-seeking nuns, angry wrestlers, and trainers with a taste for torture, Hayhurst learned lessons about the game--and himself--that were not in any rulebook. Honest, soul'searching, insightful, hilarious, and moving, Dirk Hayhurst's latest memoir is an indisputable baseball classic. Praise for The Bullpen Gospels and Out of My League "Dirk Hayhurst writes about baseball in a unique way. Observant, insightful, human, and hilarious." --Bob Costas "A fun read. . .This book shows why baseball is so often used as a metaphor for life." --Keith Olbermann "Entertaining and engaging. . .reminiscent of Jim Bouton's Ball Four." --Booklist "A rare gem of a baseball book." --Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated "A humorous, candid, and insightful memoir of Hayhurst's rookie season in the majors. . .Grade: Home Run." --Cleveland Plain Dealer
Author : LeAnne Howe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Miko Kings written by LeAnne Howe and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiction. Native American Studies. MIKO KINGS: AN INDIAN BASEBALL STORY is an homage to the dusty roads and wind-blown diamonds of America's first moving picture about baseball, His Last Game. Just as Henri Day and his team, the Miko Kings, are poised to win the 1907 Twin Territories' Pennant against their archrivals, the Seventh Cavalrymen from Fort Sill, pitcher Hope Little Leader finds himself embroiled in a plot that will destroy him and the Indian team. Only the town's chimeric postal clerk, Ezol Day, understands the outcome of Hope's last game and how it will affect Indians and baseball for the next four generations. Set in Indian Territory that is about to become part of Oklahoma, MIKO KINGS tells of the turbulent days before statehood when white settlers and gamblers are swindling the Indians out of their land and what has already happened will change its course. "They're stories that travel now as captured light in someone else's telescope," Ezol Day will tell the woman who should have been her granddaughter. In MIKO KINGS, LeAnne Howe bends the pitch of time to return us to the roots of a national game.
Author : Ben Byde
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781922590619
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (96 download)
Download or read book Inspiring Baseball Stories for Kids written by Ben Byde and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Searching for the Perfect Gift for That Young Baseball Fan? Do you want your child to learn about mental toughness, teamwork and perseverance, and be captivated by inspirational baseball stories from MLB legends? Well Look No Further Than "Inspiring Baseball Stories for Kids: 14 Incredible Baseball Tales with Lessons in Courage & Mental Toughness for Young Sports Fans"! This book is not just any gift, it's a journey into the heart of baseball for kids and teens alike. Perfect for kids aged 8-12, this book combines it's a captivating mix of baseball trivia, legendary tales, life-changing moments and lessons in character-building. From 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and even 6th graders, children from all ages will love it. Discover the Triumphs, the Struggles, and the Legends of Baseball! Packed with 14 chapters of stories with MLB heroes, memorable games, and fascinating baseball tidbits. It's a journey from baseball's humble beginnings to the dazzling heights of modern MLB, with insightful life lessons designed to engage and inspire every young reader! Here's A Sneak Peek at Some of the Captivating Stories: Babe Ruth "The Sultan of Swat": The legend of Babe Ruth, known for his towering home runs and larger-than-life personality. Jim Abbott "A Performance for the Ages": The story of the pitcher born with one hand, who defied the odds. Lou Gehrig "The Iron Horse's Final Lap": The heartfelt farewell of a baseball icon who exemplified courage. Cal Ripken Jr. "Baseball's Iron Man": Breaking the record for 2,632 consecutive games played. Satchel Paige "Baseball's Greatest Showman": Discover the charisma and talent of a pitcher who excelled despite racial barriers. Bill Mazeroski and the 1960 World Series: Relive the thrilling walk-off home run that brought glory to the Pirates. Derek Jeter "The Journey to 3000": The Yankees legend that hit over 3000 home runs. Roberto Clemente "The Pride of Puerto Rico": The life of a pitcher who was a hero both on and off the field. A Playbook of Inspiration! Lessons in Mental Toughness: Empowering narratives that foster resilience and a strong mindset. Engaging and Easy-to-Read: keeping young minds stimulated and captivated. Exciting True Tales: that educate while keeping young readers hooked. Motivational Tales: that instil perseverance, team spirit and grit. Gift a World of Baseball and Motivation!
Author : Bill Rogers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781681061177
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (611 download)
Download or read book St. Louis Browns written by Bill Rogers and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we all know, St. Louis is the best baseball town in America, but the city's major league history is not confined to the Cardinals. For several decades, until the middle of the twentieth century, St. Louis fielded a second professional team. True, it was mostly a losing team, but it once featured a first baseman who hit .400, a legendary Negro League star, and a pitcher who would go on to throw a perfect game in the World Series. They were the St. Louis Browns--the forerunners of the current Baltimore Orioles and a part of St. Louis's rich baseball history.
Author : Jon Pessah
Publisher : Hachette+ORM
ISBN 13 : 0316242217
Total Pages : 694 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)
Download or read book The Game written by Jon Pessah and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incredible inside story of power, money, and baseball's last twenty years. In the fall of 1992, America's National Pastime is in crisis and already on the path to the unthinkable: cancelling a World Series for the first time in history. The owners are at war with each other, their decades-long battle with the players has turned America against both sides, and the players' growing addiction to steroids will threaten the game's very foundation. It is a tipping point for baseball, a crucial moment in the game's history that catalyzes a struggle for power by three strong-willed men: Commissioner Bud Selig, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, and union leader Don Fehr. It's their uneasy alliance at the end of decades of struggle that pulls the game back from the brink and turns it into a money-making powerhouse that enriches them all. This is the real story of baseball, played out against a tableau of stunning athletic feats, high-stakes public battles, and backroom political deals -- with a supporting cast that includes Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire, Joe Torre and Derek Jeter, George Bush and George Mitchell, and many more. Drawing from hundreds of extensive, exclusive interviews throughout baseball, The Game is a stunning achievement: a rigorously reported book and the must-read, fly-on-the-wall, definitive account of how an enormous struggle for power turns disaster into baseball's Golden Age.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780812449389
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (493 download)
Download or read book Strange & Amazing Baseball Stories written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roy Lingster
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (434 download)
Download or read book A Game of Extremes written by Roy Lingster and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the most inspiring, thought-provoking, and encouraging stories of this beloved sport. Did you know that basketball was invented as a way to keep boys entertained indoors during the harsh Northeastern winters? Are you aware that the college basketball coach with the most wins is a woman who got her start playing basketball in her family's barn? Do you know why Stevie Wonder gave Darryl Dawkins the nickname Chocolate Thunder? If you already know all of these stories, you may very well be a basketball wizard. There are 2.2 billion basketball fans in the world. That's over a quarter of the entire population of the world! There are so many fans because basketball is more than just a game. For many, it is a way to root for their favorite players-to live vicariously through these players who can fly through the air. And for others, basketball is the way to a better life. These 25 accounts share stories of courage, perseverance, and amazing feats all related to one of America's favorite pastimes. Courage to change not only the landscape of the game but also of a country divided. Perseverance of players and teams who overcame great odds to become some of the greatest players in the world. Amazing feats of men who are almost superhuman in their basketball playing abilities. And these are just a few of the attributes covered in this charming collection of stories. In this book, you will discover: The man who created basketball and how his original thirteen rules changed and evolved over the years What a "cager" is and how they stopped brawls from happening between both players and fans The player who convinced sports announcers to say he was from Planet Lovetron when introducing him at the beginning of games How one man went from being known as one of the angriest men in the NBA to being a champion for mental health A fan who was able to successfully sneak into the pregame warm-ups at an NBA game to become everyone's hero The story of the best team you have never heard of and why it is vital everyone knows who they were How one man who single-handedly changed the landscape of basketball in Canada The story of the team that was funded by the Grateful Dead and even wore tie-dyed warmups The legendary player who played an NBA Finals game with the flu...and won And so much more! Whether you're a basketball fanatic or just enjoy stories of people who made a difference in the world, this book will not disappoint. From high school students to NBA All-Stars, there are stories about well-known legends to underdogs who became legends. Discover what made each one of these men and women remarkable. Discover why they deserve to be remembered as one of the 25 greatest basketball stories of all time. If you want to laugh, tear up, and experience the entire gamut of emotions as you read stories about your favorite sport, scroll up and hit "Add to Cart" now.
