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Sports Junkie's Book of Trivia, Terms, and Lingo
What They Are, Where They Came From, and How They're Used
E-bok, 2005
254 kr
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Combining the content of two of Frommer''s previous books, Sports Roots and Sports Lingo, this book not only explains how nicknames, namesakes, trophies, competitions, and expressions in the world of sports came to be, but also serves as a useful dictionary of the language of sports-both technical …
Old Time Baseball
America's Pastime in the Gilded Age
Inbunden, 2005
324 kr
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In this delightful history of the sport, Frommer captures the flavor, smell, and craziness of the early days of baseball. Starting with its invention in 1842 by the descendant of a British sea captain (and not Abner Doubleday), Frommer traces the development of the sport from the first games on a …
New York City Baseball
The Golden Age, 1947-1957
E-bok, 2013
168 kr
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In the heady days after World War II, the nation was ready for excitement and heroes, and a city—New York—was eager for entertainment. Baseball provided the heroes, and the Yankees, the Giants, and the Dodgers—with their rivalries, their successes, their stars—provided the show. New York City …
Manhattan at Mid-Century
An Oral History
Av Myrna Katz Frommer, Harvey Frommer
Häftad, 2013
190 kr
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Experience the mosaic of mid-century Manhattan in this exuberant oral history that begins in the post–World War II years when the city came into its own, and ends in the mid-1970s when it nearly went bust. This is the story of a time when great ocean liners were docked in the Hudson River ports, …
Manhattan at Mid-Century
An Oral History
Av Harvey Frommer, Myrna Katz Frommer
E-bok, 2013
168 kr
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Experience the mosaic of mid-century Manhattan in this exuberant oral history that begins in the post–World War II years when the city came into its own, and ends in the mid-1970s when it nearly went bust. This is the story of a time when great ocean liners were docked in the Hudson River ports, …
It Happened on Broadway
An Oral History of the Great White Way
Av Myrna Katz Frommer, Harvey Frommer
Häftad, 2014
267 kr
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In this deliciously revealing oral history of Broadway from World War II through the early 1980s, more than one hundred theater veterans—including Carol Channing, Hal Prince, Donna McKechnie, Hal Holbrook, Andrea McArdle, and Al Hirschfeld—deliver the behind-the-scenes story of the hits, the stars, …
Red Sox vs. Yankees
The Great Rivalry
Av Harvey Frommer, Frederic J. Frommer
Häftad, 2014
275 kr
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The rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox involves not just the teams, but the cities, owners, ballparks, fans, and the media. Its roots reach back to before even Babe Ruth and Harry Frazee, yet it is as contemporary as the next Red Sox–Yankees game. This book tells the story of …
Red Sox vs. Yankees
The Great Rivalry
Av Frederic J. Frommer, Harvey Frommer
E-bok, 2014
168 kr
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The rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox involves not just the teams, but the cities, owners, ballparks, fans, and the media. Its roots reach back to before even Babe Ruth and Harry Frazee, yet it is as contemporary as the next Red Sox–Yankees game. This book tells the story of …
When It Was Just a Game
Remembering the First Super Bowl
E-bok, 2015
252 kr
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Written by acclaimed sports author and oral historian Harvey Frommer and with an introduction by pro football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford, When It Was Just a Game tells the fascinating story of the ground-breaking AFL–NFL World Championship Football game played on January 15, 1967: Packers vs. …
It Happened in Miami, the Magic City
An Oral History
Av Myrna Katz Frommer, Harvey Frommer
Inbunden, 2015
348 kr
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Just in time for the one-hundredth anniversary of Miami Beach, It Happened in Miami, the Magic City: An Oral History features nearly seventy fabulous voices including more than fifteen mini-memorists, telling stories, offering perceptions on subject matter as far back as memory allows up to the …
It Happened in Miami, the Magic City
An Oral History
Av Harvey Frommer, Myrna Katz Frommer
E-bok, 2015
252 kr
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Just in time for the one-hundredth anniversary of Miami Beach, It Happened in Miami, the Magic City: An Oral History features nearly seventy fabulous voices including more than fifteen mini-memorists, telling stories, offering perceptions on subject matter as far back as memory allows up to the …
Ultimate Yankee Book
From the Beginning to Today: Trivia, Facts and Stats, Oral History, Marker Moments and Legendary Personalities—A History and Reference Book About Baseball’s Greatest Franchise
E-bok, 2017
337 kr
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A timeless homage to be savored by all baseball fans, from revered sports journalist Harvey Frommer. The perfect gift for the diehard fan, an enviable treasure for yourself, The Ultimate Yankee Book is the most current and comprehensive source of trivia, people and stories from the team’s creation …
Rickey and Robinson
The Men Who Broke Baseball's Color Barrier
Häftad, 2015
190 kr
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Blending exclusive rare interviews with Rachel Robinson (Jackie’s widow), Mack Robinson (Jackie’s brother), Hall of Famers Monte Irvin, Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella, Ralph Kiner, and others, celebrated author Harvey Frommer evokes the lives of general manager Branch Rickey and Jackie …
Rickey and Robinson
The Men Who Broke Baseball's Color Barrier
E-bok, 2015
173 kr
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Blending exclusive rare interviews with Rachel Robinson (Jackie’s widow), Mack Robinson (Jackie’s brother), Hall of Famers Monte Irvin, Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella, Ralph Kiner, and others, celebrated author Harvey Frommer evokes the lives of general manager Branch Rickey and Jackie …
Five O'Clock Lightning
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and the Greatest Baseball Team in History, the 1927 New York Yankees
Häftad, 2015
240 kr
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An entertaining read about the greatest baseball team, the 1927 New York Yankees, who beat up on American League rivals during the regular season and then swept the World Series. With verve, facts, and stories, Harvey Frommer evokes the Murderers' Row of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Miller Huggins, Tony …
Five O'Clock Lightning
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and the Greatest Baseball Team in History, the 1927 New York Yankees
E-bok, 2015
170 kr
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An entertaining read about the greatest baseball team, the 1927 New York Yankees, who beat up on American League rivals during the regular season and then swept the World Series. With verve, facts, and stories, Harvey Frommer evokes the Murderers' Row of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Miller Huggins, Tony …
Old Time Baseball
America's Pastime in the Gilded Age
E-bok, 2016
170 kr
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In this delightful history of the sport, Frommer captures the flavor, smell, and craziness of the early days of baseball. Starting with its invention in 1842 by the descendant of a British sea captain (and not Abner Doubleday), Frommer traces the development of the sport from the first games on a …
Shoeless Joe and Ragtime Baseball
Häftad, 2016
240 kr
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Another peek at baseball's good old days—or, in this case, bad old days—by veteran sports-historian Harvey Frommer. Frommer paints Shoeless Joe as a baseball natural ("Joe Jackson hit the ball harder than any man ever to play baseball"—Ty Cobb), an illiterate hick (his table utensils consisted of …
Shoeless Joe and Ragtime Baseball
E-bok, 2016
173 kr
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Another peek at baseball's good old days—or, in this case, bad old days—by veteran sports-historian Harvey Frommer. Frommer paints Shoeless Joe as a baseball natural ("Joe Jackson hit the ball harder than any man ever to play baseball"—Ty Cobb), an illiterate hick (his table utensils consisted of …
Baseball's Greatest Managers
Häftad, 2017
240 kr
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During the more than one hundred years that baseball has been our national pastime, all types of individuals have been managers of teams. They have run the gamut from political appointees to tyrants, schemers, incompetents and geniuses. Legendary baseball stars have been managers such as Ty Cobb, …
Baseball's Greatest Managers
E-bok, 2017
173 kr
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During the more than one hundred years that baseball has been our national pastime, all types of individuals have been managers of teams. They have run the gamut from political appointees to tyrants, schemers, incompetents and geniuses. Legendary baseball stars have been managers such as Ty Cobb, …
Remembering Yankee Stadium
Häftad, 2016
258 kr
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From the day it opened in 1923 with Babe Ruth’s famous third-inning home run, Yankee Stadium has been, to baseball fans and New Yorkers alike, the ultimate sports icon. When “The House That Ruth Built” closes its doors at the end of the 2008 season, a remarkable era in baseball history will end. …
Remembering Yankee Stadium
E-bok, 2016
173 kr
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Throughout the 2008 season, each game played at the world’s most beloved stadium brought “The House That Ruth Built” closer to shutting its gates forever. Players envisioned running off the field one last time. Vendors anticipated selling their last bags of peanuts. Fans readied themselves to raise …
Jackie Robinson
Häftad, 2017
176 kr
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This sensitive commentary on Jackie Robinson's life describes his childhood in Pasadena, through his years as a sports hero, to his later involvement in politics and the Civil Rights movement. Harvey Frommer has drawn upon interviews with Robinson's family, friends, and fellow ball players to tell …
Jackie Robinson
E-bok, 2017
242 kr
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This sensitive commentary on Jackie Robinson's life describes his childhood in Pasadena, through his years as a sports hero, to his later involvement in politics and the Civil Rights movement. Harvey Frommer has drawn upon interviews with Robinson's family, friends, and fellow ball players to tell …
When It Was Just a Game
Remembering the First Super Bowl
Häftad, 2016
284 kr
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Written by acclaimed sports author and oral historian Harvey Frommer and with an introduction by pro football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford, When It Was Just a Game tells the fascinating story of the ground-breaking AFL–NFL World Championship Football game played on January 15, 1967: Packers vs. …
Sports Junkie's Book of Trivia, Terms, and Lingo
What They Are, Where They Came From, and How They're Used
Häftad, 2005
210 kr
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Combining the content of two of Frommer's previous books, Sports Roots and Sports Lingo, this book not only explains how nicknames, namesakes, trophies, competitions, and expressions in the world of sports came to be, but also serves as a useful dictionary of the language of sports-both technical …
New York City Baseball
The Golden Age, 1947–1957
Häftad, 2013
210 kr
Tillfälligt slut
In the heady days after World War II, the nation was ready for excitement and heroes, and a city—New York—was eager for entertainment. Baseball provided the heroes, and the Yankees, the Giants, and the Dodgers—with their rivalries, their successes, their stars—provided the show. New York City …
When It Was Just a Game
Remembering the First Super Bowl
Inbunden, 2015
381 kr
Tillfälligt slut
Written by acclaimed sports author and oral historian Harvey Frommer and with an introduction by pro football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford, When It Was Just a Game tells the fascinating story of the ground-breaking AFL–NFL World Championship Football game played on January 15, 1967: Packers vs. …
Old Time Baseball
America's Pastime in the Gilded Age
Häftad, 2016
210 kr
Tillfälligt slut
In this delightful history of the sport, Frommer captures the flavor, smell, and craziness of the early days of baseball. Starting with its invention in 1842 by the descendant of a British sea captain (and not Abner Doubleday), Frommer traces the development of the sport from the first games on a …
