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Cellar Dwellers
The Worst Teams in Baseball History
E-bok, 2012
917 kr
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In 1890, baseball’s Pittsburgh Alleghenys won a measly 23 games, losing 113. The Cleveland Spiders topped this record when they lost an astonishing 134 games in 1899. Over 100 years later, the 2003 Detroit Tigers stood apart as the only team in baseball history to lose 60 games before July in a …
Baseball's Most Notorious Personalities
A Gallery of Rogues
Inbunden, 2013
907 kr
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Of the 17,000-plus players who have donned major league uniforms over the years, not all were particularly nice or ethical. In fact, the actions of a handful were so heinous, they left an indelible mark on the sport. In Baseball’s Most Notorious Personalities: A Gallery of Rogues, Jonathan Weeks …
Baseball's Most Notorious Personalities
A Gallery of Rogues
E-bok, 2013
961 kr
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Of the 17,000-plus players who have donned major league uniforms over the years, not all were particularly nice or ethical. In fact, the actions of a handful were so heinous, they left an indelible mark on the sport. In Baseball’s Most Notorious Personalities: A Gallery of Rogues, Jonathan Weeks …
Baseball's Dynasties and the Players Who Built Them
Inbunden, 2016
685 kr
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Baseball has had its fair share of one-and-out champions, but few clubs have dominated the sport for any great length of time. Given the level of competition and the expansive length of the season, it is a remarkable accomplishment for a team to make multiple World Series appearances in a short …
Baseball's Dynasties and the Players Who Built Them
E-bok, 2016
745 kr
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Baseball has had its fair share of one-and-out champions, but few clubs have dominated the sport for any great length of time. Given the level of competition and the expansive length of the season, it is a remarkable accomplishment for a team to make multiple World Series appearances in a short …
Latino Stars in Major League Baseball
From Bobby Abreu to Carlos Zambrano
Inbunden, 2017
579 kr
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Some of the best players in Major League Baseball were born outside the United States, with Latino players representing one of the fastest growing ethnicities in the league. Current and former stars such as Albert Pujols, Rod Carew, and Miguel Cabrera all found incredible success in MLB. They have …
Umpire Was Blind!
Controversial Calls by MLB's Men in Blue
Häftad, 2020
396 kr
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In the words of former American League umpire Nestor Chylak, umpires are expected to "be perfect on the first day of the season and then get better every day." Forced to deal with sullen managers and explosive players, they often take the blame for the failures of both. But let's face it--umpires …
Best of the Bruins
Boston's All-Time Great Hockey Players and Coaches
Häftad, 2021
517 kr
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Among the "Original Six" National Hockey League clubs to survive the Great Depression, the Boston Bruins have a vibrant history. Entering the 2019-2020 campaign, the team ranked fourth all-time, with six Stanley Cup championships. Some of the most gifted players in NHL history have skated for the …
Baseball History eBook Gift Set
Av Howard Kazanjian, Chris Enss m. fl.
E-bok, 2014
163 kr
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This three-in-one holiday gift set is the perfect gift for any baseball fan this season. Each with its own unique story, these books will thrill any fan of America’s favorite pastime. The set includes class tales (At the Old Ballgame: Stories From Baseball's Golden Era), scandals (Mudville Madness: …
Lore of the Bambino
100 Great Babe Ruth Stories
E-bok, 2022
305 kr
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More than seventy years after his death, Babe Ruth continues to fascinate generations of fans. His exciting adventures on and off the field have become essential reading for students of baseball and pop culture. While most Ruth biographies are filled with mundane facts, Lore of the Bambino is the …
Legend of The Mick
Stories and Reflections on Mickey Mantle
E-bok, 2023
329 kr
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In the 1950s, America entered the television age. And Mickey Mantle, a country boy from Commerce, Oklahoma, was made for the moment. Signed by the New York Yankees as a teenager, he made his major league debut in 1951 as a right fielder alongside Joe DiMaggio. When DiMaggio retired at the end of …
Tales of the Yankee Clipper
Stories and Reflections on Joe DiMaggio
Häftad, 2024
334 kr
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There has probably never been a professional baseball player more of a puzzle than Joe DiMaggio. DiMaggio had a talent for keeping his emotions suppressed and his innermost thoughts to himself. Few could say that they really knew him. And even the ones who did found him to be unpredictable. He was …
Tales of the Yankee Clipper
Stories and Reflections on Joe DiMaggio
E-bok, 2024
305 kr
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There has probably never been a professional baseball player more of a puzzle than Joe DiMaggio. DiMaggio had a talent for keeping his emotions suppressed and his innermost thoughts to himself. Few could say that they really knew him. And even the ones who did found him to be unpredictable. He was …
Shocktober
The Biggest Upsets in World Series History
Häftad, 2025
321 kr
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Baseball’s October showcase has provided some high drama over the years. Willie Mays’s spectacular catch in 1954, Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off homer in 1960, and Kirk Gibson’s pinch-hit blast in 1988 are just a few of the memorable moments that have dominated highlight reels. The outcome of the Series …
Mudville Madness
Fabulous Feats, Belligerent Behavior, and Erratic Episodes on the Diamond
Häftad, 2014
240 kr
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The extent to which remarkable things can happen on a baseball field is virtually limitless. Bats break, balls carom wildly, personalities clash, and playing fields are invaded by uninvited guests. Mudville Madness is for baseball fans who seek something beyond the standard boxscores—something new …
Cardboard Treasures
The Stories Behind the Most Coveted Baseball Cards of All Time
Inbunden, 2027
335 kr
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A fascinating deep-dive into 50 of the most valuable baseball cards in historyIn July of 2000, a rare Honus Wagner trading card became the first to net more than $1 million at auction. The transaction signified a dramatic shift within the world of sports collectibles. What had once been considered …
