Incredible baseball stories: amazing tales from the diamond
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Author:
Published:
New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2017].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xi, 231 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Status:
Description
"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."--
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Call Number
Status
Woodbridge Adult NF 700-799
796.357/SAM
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Street Date:
1707
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781510713819, 1510713816
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"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."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Samelson, K. (2017). Incredible baseball stories: amazing tales from the diamond. New York, NY, Skyhorse Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Samelson, Ken. 2017. Incredible Baseball Stories: Amazing Tales From the Diamond. New York, NY, Skyhorse Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Samelson, Ken, Incredible Baseball Stories: Amazing Tales From the Diamond. New York, NY, Skyhorse Publishing, 2017.
MLA Citation (style guide)Samelson, Ken. Incredible Baseball Stories: Amazing Tales From the Diamond. New York, NY, Skyhorse Publishing, 2017.
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| 505 | 0 | |a Part One : This Great Game -- The Evolution of Baseball / by Albert Spalding -- Team Work / by John McGraw -- A New Busher Breaks In / by Ring Lardner -- Riding the Rails / by Jack Cavanaugh -- The Black Sox Conspiracy Unfolds / by Tim Hornbaker -- Part Two : Memorable Moments And Personalities -- Having a Career Day / by Stan Fischler -- From Third-String Catcher to First-String Spy -- Stan Musial Shows Why He Is "The Man" -- One Hand, No Hits-How Can That Happen? -- The Most Sensational Game Ever Pitched -- Why Did Three Crucial Players in the 1947 World Series Never Play Another Big League Game? -- Drafting Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez / by George Christian Pappas -- A Day with Ty Cobb / by F.C. Lane -- Facing Ted Williams / edited by Dave Heller -- The Engineer : Bobby Cox / by Dan Schlossberg -- The Methuselah of the Mound / by Lew Freedman -- The Game That Cost a Pennant / by Christy Mathewson -- Five Unforgettable Dingers / by Joshua Shifrin and Tommy Shea -- The Bambino Breaks His Own Record -- Willie Mays's Classic Clout off of Spahn -- The Mick's Favorite Blast -- Hank Aaron : 715 -- Kirk Gibson : Wounded Warrior -- Game Six / by Greg W. Prince -- From the Cellar to the Penthouse / by Dave Perkin -- Jim Bouton Makes a Comeback / by Lew Freedman. | |
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