Science fiction movie audiences may sometimes wonder how fictitious the science in a film really is. Recognising that film is both the... Læs mere
Born in Austin, Texas in 1899, Bibb August Falk was a classic stereotype of a tall Texan; a man who brimmed with confidence and played the game of baseball... Læs mere
Chronicles the Giants' pivotal role in the development of black baseball in Prohibition-era Atlantic City, and the careers of... Læs mere
This compilation of biographical information on professional wrestlers past and present includes major promoters and managers. Each entry is listed under the wrestling name most often used, with cross references to real names and other ring names.
Forgotten today, Sam Thompson (1860-1922) was one of the most dominant five skills Baseball players of his era. This comprehensive biography traces... Læs mere
The story of the Waner brothers, Paul and Lloyd, who played in the World Series during the Roaring Twenties and the Depression years. Both... Læs mere
Offers detailed, career-oriented summaries of men and women who often overcame societal obstacles to become ranking members of the armed forces.
Roberto “Bobby” Maduro (1916-1986) was a visionary baseball team owner and executive. His dedication to promoting the game internationally from the 1950s to the 1970s remains unrivalled. This book tells his story.
"Bootleggers and Beer Barons is an accurate, wide-ranging, and entertaining account of the illegal liquor traffic during the Volstead Era (1920 to 1933)... Læs mere
This examination of the role of alcohol in hard-boiled detective fiction begins with the genre's birth, in an era influenced and affected by... Læs mere
Offers an analysis of Boris Karloff's life and career. This work incorporates criticism, production information, discussion of major cinematic themes and characters, and a look at the historical periods and events depicted in the films.