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This is Tim Peeler's second book of poems from baseball. Starting with time-honoured themes - fathers and sons, baseball and time, memory and the... Læs mere
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The study of baseball history and culture shows the national pastime to be a forum of debate where issues of sport, labor, race, character and the ethics of work and play are decided. An understanding of baseball calls for consideration of different perspectives.
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They are known by a variety of names, many of them unprintable. Like the big league players, they are the very best in their profession... Læs mere
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Despite the pressures of racism and a troubled personal life, Jimmy “The Toy Cannon” Wynn achieved remarkable success as a power hitter. In his... Læs mere
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Tom Gamboa played professionally, coached, scouted, managed in the minors and in Puerto Rico, and coached in the big leagues with the Cubs and Royals. He even had a small... Læs mere
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Baseball player Tony Lazzeri was the first great Italian-American sports superstar. Researched from primary sources as well as interviews with his peers, this biography covers Lazzeri's life and his career, which ended with his death at age 42 of a heart attack.
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The early years and experiences in baseball of this trio of Cubs are covered, but special attention is paid to their relationship on and off the field, and to the factors that moulded them and gave them their split-second timing.
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One of the greatest pitchers of the 19th century, Tim Keefe (1857-1933) was an ardent believer in the artisan work ethic that... Læs mere
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Drawing on the perspectives of historians, architects, fans and players, the authors describe how Tiger Stadium grew and adapted... Læs mere
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The Detroit Tigers gave a memorable performance in the pennant race against the New York Yankees in 1961, the American League's first expansion season. The Yankees' saga is well known but the Tigers' tale has largely been ignored. This book chronicles the season highlights.
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Though very few teams can accurately be called dynasties, the 1940s Cardinals certainly made a strong case. This is the history of the Cardinals during the 1940s. Chapters follow the Cards year-by-year, covering each season with description, statistics and analysis.