"This book describes how baseball reached its nadir in the late 1960s and how it survived and began its comeback. The lack of offense is examined, taking in... Læs mere
Describes the evolution of baseball from early bat and ball games to its growth and acceptance in different regions of the... Læs mere
It was a novel experiment as baseball's leading men formed the National Association, bringing order to the hodgepodge... Læs mere
As the Civil War ended, the thoughts of many Northern soldiers turned to a game that some had learned about for the first time... Læs mere
The 1960s were one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Perceptions of race, gender and age changed... Læs mere
Dick Stuart began as a minor league first baseman, notable for his outsized ego and terrible fielding. In 1958, he came up to the... Læs mere
At the end of the 1883 baseball season, things looked rosy - attendance had skyrocketed and the National League and American Association were at peace. A year later the sport was in disarray. This book tells the story of the momentous yet overshadowed 1884 season.
"This narrative history of minor league football teams in Connecticut during the 60s and 70s is based on extensive newspaper and... Læs mere
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.
Features a history of the New York Yankees over the years which saw them at the top of the American League and at the bottom. Based upon interviews with former players,... Læs mere
Covers the turbulent history and eventual crash landing of the team (New York Titans) that would become the New York Jets. This book explores the league's constant feuds with the Titans' underfunded and overbearing owner, Harry Wismer.