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Robert Green "Bob" Harmon was a right-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals during what is known as the dead ball era of modern major league baseball. In the two seasons in which he won a total……続きを見る

Originally called Weeghman Park, Wrigley Field hosted its first game in 1914, and the 2014 season marks the 100th anniversary of baseball's second oldest ballpark. In Wrigley Field: The Centennial, ……続きを見る

"Shoeless" Joe Jackson was one of baseball's greatest hitters and most colorful players. Born Joseph Jefferson Wofford Jackson on July 16, 1888, in Pickens County, South Carolina, Jackson ……続きを見る

Over 100,000 miles to cover, one man, one bike and one hungry stomach. Having created his alter-ego, the Hungry Cyclist and with thousands of pedal-powered miles before him, Tom Kevill-Davies pushed……続きを見る

From facing the old foe, England, to a World Cup campaign, Australia's cricket captain charts his year ... In 2006-07, Ricky Ponting's Australian team achieved the first Ashes clean sweep in 86 year……続きを見る

Test your knowledge with these gridiron questions about the Kentucky Wildcatsーthe coaches, titles, All-Americans and walk-ons, the greatest moments in school history are right here … 51 questions t……続きを見る

It’s Never Too Late to Tackle Your Dreams! Mike Flynt was swapping stories with some old football buddies when he brought up the biggest regret of his life: getting kicked off the college team befor……続きを見る

HANDLING AND NURSING THE GAME COCK. A COMPREHENSIVE EXPLANATION AND INSTRUCTION ON THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEANS IN HANDLING AND NURSING GAME COCKS IN BATTLE. VARIOUS INJURIES DESCRIBED AND NURSING EXPLA……続きを見る

This collection records the bravery of these forgotten inspirational figures whose determination challenged and overcame convention, custom and prejudice to free women from the ranks of the sexualiz……続きを見る

From its unfathomable construction in the grip of the Great Depression to its closing in 1999 and its current status as Ryerson University's Mattamy Athletic Centre, this lush, nostalgic history cap……続きを見る

A first-hand look at the most turbulent events to occur in the history of Australian and world cricket. Malcolm Speed has been involved first-hand with some of the most tumultuous events in the hist……続きを見る

Among baseball achievements, the perfect gameーone in which no runners reach baseーremains the greatest. Though many have come close, only 20 pitchers have achieved such perfection in more than a ce……続きを見る

The Kid. The Splendid Splinter. Teddy Ballgame. One of the greatest figures of his generation, and arguably the greatest baseball hitter of all time. But what made Ted Williams a legend – and a ligh……続きを見る

Nineteen sixty-twoーit's been called “the end of innocence,” as America witnessed the Cuban Missile Crisis and the following year saw the Kennedy assassination and the early stirrings of Vietnam.In ……続きを見る

Many athletes are SUPERSTARS. Many coaches are LEGENDS. Many moments are CLASSICS. But which are the best of the best? Which ten will make THE MAD DOG HALL OF FAME? “Opining about sports in a spirit……続きを見る

A fan's list of fun and historic facts about the Green Bay Packers football team. 続きを見る

Bidini returns to the game he loves best. In 2004, Dave Bidini laced on his skates and slid onto the ice of Toronto’s McCormick Arena to play defence with the Morningstars in the E! Cup tourney. Whi……続きを見る

When studying the social phenomena in and around football, five major aspects of globalisation processes become evident: international migration, the global flow of capital, the syncretistic nature ……続きを見る

First published in 1896, The Game of Golf came out just as the 'fickle game that must be wooed to be won' was gaining widespread popularity across the world. Written for golfers of every ability, th……続きを見る

A record of the role of selected middle-class individuals across Europe who made notable contributions to the early evolution of modern sport and who saw success in modern sport as an expression of ……続きを見る

Love him or loathe him, Ricky Ponting is one of the biggest names in cricket, having been at the heart of so many memorable Ashes and Test encounters over the years. Coinciding with the end of Ponti……続きを見る

Think you know Texas Longhorns Football? Think again. In this brand new book in the Trivia IQ Series find out how smart you really are about the Horns. Anybody can tailgate, but can you make it thro……続きを見る

No sporting event has had its past and present, its highs and lows so intricately entwined with those of a country like the Tour has with France. The Tour de France is the biggest annual sporting ev……続きを見る

Curt Flood in the Media examines the public discourse surrounding Curt Flood (1938-1997), the star center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals throughout the sixties. In 1969, Flood was traded to the……続きを見る

Test your knowledge with these gridiron questions about the Florida Gatorsーthe coaches, titles, All-Americans and walk-ons, the greatest moments in school history are right here … 51 questions to c……続きを見る

A Season of Tests, Turmoil and Twenty20 Few Australian cricket captains have had a tougher time than that experienced by Ricky Ponting in 2008-09 - a controversial test tour of India, series home an……続きを見る

The Philadelphia Phillies franchise has been providing thrills and chills for its faithful fanatics for more than 125 years---with the 2008 World Series victory providing the ultimate high for the t……続きを見る

The first book to cover in detail every major climb ever used in the Tour de France, including detail on the actual route (with maps and profile), length, height, list of winners and route descripti……続きを見る

This book offers the reader a comprehensive guide to fishing for trout and salmon using bait and the 'spinning' technique. Written in simple, clear language and full of helpful tips, “Spinning And B……続きを見る

True Volunteer fans can tell you where they were when championships were won, heartbreakers were lost, records were broken, and heroes were made. Big Orange Country is a gift book for true Universit……続きを見る