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The Making of Sporting Cultures develops a cultural historical approach to the study of sport, allowing for an appreciation of how sporting cultures are actively made by... Læs mere
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This collection illustrates the expansiveness of an interdisciplinary approach to the study of sport. The essays consider sports in their social, economic, cultural and political aspects.
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The ideal first resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of baseball, this Companion considers baseball's place in America and globally. Chapters... Læs mere
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When in 1911 Phillies pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander set the National League record for wins by a rookie (28), it was a sign of... Læs mere
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Possessed of one of the most creative minds in the game's long history, Rickey made early use of statistical analysis, pioneered the farm system, and pressed for the expansion... Læs mere
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Based on interviews with more than one hundred former players, and extensive media research, this book traces the history of the New York Mets from their infamous first sea-son - they finished at 40-100, 60.5 games back - through the miraculous championship season of 1969.
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A study of major league managers through the history of baseball since the formation of the National... Læs mere
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Organized by major league city, this comprehensive study of Deadball parks and park effects provides fact-filled, data-heavy commentary on all 34 ballparks used by the American and National Leagues from 1901 through 1919.
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"In 1972, the Philadelphia Phillies experienced one of their worst seasons in franchise history, finishing with an abysmal 59-97 record. This work chronicles... Læs mere
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Ralph Kiner (1922-2014) was one of the most feared power hitters of his era. Babe Ruth predicted Kiner would be the slugger most likely to break Ruth's single season... Læs mere