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Baseball's Forgotten Heroes, by Tony Salin This interesting book focuses on compelling stories surrounding some of the lesser-known players in baseball through the years. Jim Abbott was the first one-armed player -- right? Wrong. Learn about the one-armed outfielder of St. Louis Browns. Chuck Connors went on from baseball to become TV's "Rifleman" but what occupation would a player rumored to be better than Ty Cobb leave baseball for? Think Mark McGwire holds baseball's all-time single season home run record? A minor-league slugger hit 72. A fascinating read regardless of your interest level in the game. Battle Creek, by Scott Lasser At first glance, this looks like a cozy little novel about the game of baseball away from the glare of the big city lights. But its much more than that as it transcends the game of baseball as it explores the dynamics of the father-son relationship and uncovers the moral obstacles to winning a championship. After many seasons of losing in the championship game, how far will veteran minor league coach Gil Davison go to leave on top? A page-turner for both fans and non-fans alike. Baseball On The Web, by Rob Edelman This definitve guide to baseball on the world wide is a must for any baseball fan and internet surfer. It reviews 500 of the best baseball web sites on the net and touches on the wealth of baseball information available in newsgroups, mailing lists and FTP sites. The review of my Dale Murphy web site is worth the price of the book! :) |
How did Dave Stapleton feel about being replaced by Bill Buckner in the '86 World Series and then watching the ball skip between his legs? Did Babe Ruth really call his shot in the '32 series? What was the best piece of advice on hitting Ted Williams ever received and who gave it? Songwriter and baseball fan Seth Swirsky was wondering about these and 94 other inquiries during the baseball strike of '94. He asked these and other questions of ballplayers, past and present, and has printed their interesting responses in this thorougly enjoyable collection.
All the dirt on baseball's best team of '97 and worst of '98. Was there a method to Huizenga's madness? What went on in the clubhouse and behind the scenes? It's all in this thorough account.
The best-selling history of baseball is the equal of its brilliant television counterpart. The 500+ photos tracing the evolution of baseball decade by decade alone are enough reason to make this history a worthy read, but this tribute is additionally a literary masterpiece.
A interesting history of Hispanics in baseball. Recount their achievements and contributions to the game.
From Elysian Field to Wrigley Field to Camden Yards, this book takes you on a fascinating trip through time. Packed with vintage photos, this history of major league ballparks will bring back many fond memories.
Over 20 years after its original publication, Jim Bouton's candid look inside the world of baseball is still relevant and a favorite among baseball fans. This entertaining book "tore the cover off the biggest names in baseball" and made our heroes a little more human.
The only book you need to read about everyone's favorite owner.