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This book traces the entire story of black baseball, documenting the growth of the Negro Leagues at a time when segregation dictated that the major leagues were strictly white, and explaining how th……続きを見る

A comprehensive look behind the rise of a new generation of superstar Yankeesーnow updated with the Yankees' 100-win 2018 season! Derek Jeter and the "Core Four" have passed the torch to a new gener……続きを見る

An MLB All-Star's true story of losing an arm to cancerーand finding strength through his faithーgives "new depth and meaning to the word comeback" ( The New York Times). In one of the most memorabl……続きを見る

The New York Times–bestselling memoir from the legendary, former Boston Red Sox pitcher. Pedro Martinez entered the big leagues a scrawny power pitcher with a lightning arm who they said wasn't "dur……続きを見る

The Red Sox Hall of Famer and World Series MVP tells the story of his life and career in a sports memoir that "lives up to its 'no-holds-barred' billing" ( Washington Post). David "Big Papi" Ortiz i……続きを見る

This book is intended for baseball catchers and coaches. Though many aspects of baseball catching can also be adopted in softball, many of the techniques discussed in this book can, and probably wil……続きを見る

About the Book Burial at Home Plate offers a colorful look at the Pittsburgh Pirates, with an emphasis on offbeat moments in team history. Read about the doubleheader completed underwater; the Pitts……続きを見る

As a Thirteen-year-old competing in basketball, I witnessed the corrosive power of trash talk. The older players would fling insults and mockery at me like arrows, each piercing my confidence and sh……続きを見る

In the vast tapestry of life, dreams are the vibrant threads that weave stories of ambition and determination. Jack Thompson's journey is emblematic of every child who gazes at the stars and believe……続きを見る

George F. Wrighster had a dream that his life would take him on a journey which lead him to play Major League Baseball. The problem was that he didn't clearly understand that achieving that dream wo……続きを見る

Scandals about cheating and corruption have dogged amateur and professional sports in the United States since the nation's earliest days. This work examines the most infamous and consequential of th……続きを見る

Das Buch bietet eine verständliche Darstellung der Grundlagen und Regeln des Sports sowie erste Einblicke in Techniken und Taktiken. Die bewegte Historie des Spiels und deren herausragende Akteure w……続きを見る

This work takes a look at the cases that have had a significant influence on the game of baseball, such as Flood v. Kuhn and Garvey v. MLB, which either made it to the U.S. Supreme Court or brought ……続きを見る

With a history that straddles two coasts and more than a century of winning, the Giants baseball club stands out as one of the great franchises of professional sports. The 2010 World Series champion……続きを見る

A captivating look into the remarkable career and controversial life of a baseball Hall of Famer. Roberto Alomar was not just a five-tool Hall of Famer; he was a magician on the diamond, a generatio……続きを見る

The heartwarming underdog story of the 1924 Washington Senators. In 1924, Washington Senators team president Clark Griffith hired Bucky Harris, his twenty-seven-year-old second baseman, to manage th……続きを見る

John D. Hall spent twenty-three years officiating softball and hockey primarily in northwest British Columbia. In this book he describes his journey with all the highs and lows associated with each ……続きを見る

Twin brothers David and Jason Benham grew up with big dreams of baseball and an even bigger trust in God. Though they attended a small high school with no baseball field, turned down a professional ……続きを見る

This book examines Japan’s Heisei era through the lens of the crisis in Japanese professional baseball of 2004, challenging the narrative of decline that dominates the discourse on the period. The s……続きを見る

From its inception, Sports Illustrated has chronicled baseball's greatest spectacle: the World Series. Now, SI celebrates the grandeur and spirit of the Fall Classic with a deluxe commemorative book……続きを見る

Discover the ultimate fan experience with the "Toronto Blue Jays Fun Facts" book – an exciting journey through the rich history and legendary moments of this iconic MLB team. Packed with over 1000 d……続きを見る

Mike Cramer's first love was baseball cards. Before high school he had a mail-order trading card business. At age 30 he founded Pacific Trading Cards with money he made fishing crab in the Bering Se……続きを見る

“With its personal feel and near-mystical quality, this highly recommended work will mesmerize baseball lovers and casual fans.” Library Journal**, Starred Review** A behind-the-scenes look at baseb……続きを見る

Cet ouvrage appartient à la collection : Sport et Bienfaits. Retrouvez dans ce petit ouvrage, l'essentiel des bienfaits de la natation. SOMMAIRE 1). Qu’est-ce que c’est ? 2). Les bienfaits physiques……続きを見る

For the reader interested in learning more about working in sports--or the fan that wants a look at what those inside the radio booth go through day-to-day--this book contains the secrets and succes……続きを見る

About the Book Amylou is based haphazardly on a real-live former love interest and follows a collection of inspiring rural Midwestern baseball players. About the Author Robert Meyer is merely a bypr……続きを見る

Dive into the illustrious saga of America's most iconic baseball team with "Legends of the Diamond: The New York Yankees' Timeless Tale." This comprehensive chronicle is a must-have addition to any ……続きを見る

Duncan Park: Stories of a Classic American Ballpark recounts the history of one of our oldest wooden grandstand stadiums. Built in 1926, Duncan Park stadium has been home to a semipro Negro Leagues ……続きを見る

The Pawtucket Red Sox were one of the country's premier AAA baseball teams, and for forty-five years they called Rhode Island home. In February 2015, a group of investors purchased the team from the……続きを見る

The Texas Rangers are 2023 World Series champions History was made in 2023, as the Texas Rangers triumphed over the Arizona Diamondbacks to seize their first World Series championship since arriving……続きを見る