Nebraska is not usually thought of as a focal point in the history of black baseball, yet the state has seen its share of contributions to the African American baseball experience. This book examine……続きを見る
著者:Brendan O'Meara
出版社: State University of New York Press
発売日: 2011年07月01日
The inside story of how a three-year old filly captured the hearts of racing fans and cemented her bid to be named Horse of the Year.
Semifinalist for the 2011 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award presented by ……続きを見る
From Rube to Robinson brings together the best Negro League baseball scholarship that the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR) has ever produced, pulled from its journals, Biography Project,……続きを見る
著者:Peter May
出版社: Bloomsbury Publishing
発売日: 2021年05月12日
Golfing legend Ben Hogan went to his grave believing he had won a record five US Open titles. The USGA says otherwise, and the controversy has endured for over 75 years.
In 1942, the United States G……続きを見る
Deferred Glory: Heroes of the Baseball Negro Leagues is about the lives, struggles and desire of negroes to one day become professional baseball players in the Major Leagues. During this period of t……続きを見る
The Black Fives is a groundbreaking, timely history of the largely unknown early days of Black basketball, bringing to life the trailblazing players, teams, and impresarios who pioneered the sport.
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There is a lot of archery out thereーand it isn’t just shooting a bow.
Moreover, there are different ways to shoot a bow, many different bows, and five national archery organizations.
Jake Veit, for……続きを見る
著者:Alan H. Levy
出版社: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
発売日: 2021年02月13日
Walter "Smokey" Alston is best known for his long and successful tenure as manager of the Dodgers--first in Brooklyn, then in Los Angeles. Yet few fans are aware of his years in the minors, where he……続きを見る
C'è un lato oscuro nella storia dell'alpinismo, un lato poco noto ma che spesso è avvincente quanto il racconto delle grandi salite, e consiste nel resoconto degli strascichi giudiziari di tante fra……続きを見る
Nascere e crescere all'ombra tenace dell'olmo Facchetti è stata per Gianfelice una grande fortuna, ma anche una sfida stimolante e non sempre facile. Ripercorrendo la vita del padre Giacinto, leggen……続きを見る
Following an epic American League Championship Series win over the California Angels and just one out from winning their first World Series in sixty-eight years, the 1986 Boston Red Sox lost Game Si……続きを見る
Finalist for the 2021 CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year
“For that period of time, he was the greatest player of my generation.”ーKeith Hernandez
Dave Parker was one of the biggest and m……続きを見る
Winner of the 2022 SABR Baseball Research Award
Before there was Joe DiMaggio, there was Tony Lazzeri. A decade before the “Yankee Clipper” began his legendary career in 1936, Lazzeri paved the way ……続きを見る
The Big 50: Chicago Cubs is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Cubs the Cubs
Longtime MLB scribe Carrie Muskat recounts the living history of the team. Lea……続きを見る
A fascinating history celebrating Black players in Major League Baseball from the 1800s through today, with special insight into what the future may hold.
In Beyond Baseball's Color Barrier: The Sto……続きを見る
2022 SABR Baseball Research Award
Finalist for the 2022 SABR Seymour Medal
The careers of pitchers Jack Quinn and Howard Ehmke began in the Deadball Era and peaked in the 1920s. They were teammates ……続きを見る
Experience the drama, joy, and heartbreak of golf's most iconic tournament. Delve into the rich history of The Masters, from its humble beginnings to its place as one of the world's most prestigious……続きを見る
出版社: Society for American Baseball Research
発売日: 2021年02月01日
A Palace in the Nation's Capital: Griffith Stadium, Home of the Washington Senators revives memories and the history of Griffith Stadium through detailed summaries of more than 70 games played there……続きを見る
著者:Peter C. Stewart
出版社: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
発売日: 2021年02月20日
Drawing on newspaper accounts, college yearbooks and the recollections of veterans, this book examines the impact of World War I on sports in the U.S. As young men entered the military in large numb……続きを見る
Mike Puma of the New York Post provides insight into the team's inner sanctum as only he can
The New York Mets are one of the most historic teams in Major League Baseball, with superstars over the y……続きを見る
The past 25 years have been the most dynamic in the history of Major League Baseball, from the league’s recovery after the players’ strike to the growth of analytics and the rise of new World Series……続きを見る
A 2022 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic Title
"Baseball fans actively following the sport in the 1990s and 2000s will greatly appreciate this fantastic book and its detailed insight." ーLibrary J……続きを見る
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an international phenomenon, with a fascinatingly diverse and complex history that stems from fighting sports around the world.
In Mixed Martial Arts: A History from Anci……続きを見る
House of David barnstorming baseball (1915-1957) was played without pre-determined schedules, leagues, player statistics or standings. The Davids quickly gained popularity for their hirsute appearan……続きを見る
With a New Afterword: THE INSIDE STORY OF WHAT WENT WRONG AFTER 2016!
David Kaplan of CSN Chicago and ESPN Radio goes behind the scenes with the Cubs and their front office, walking the steps of the……続きを見る
Shadows across the Playing Field tells the story of the turbulent cricketing relations between India and Pakistan through the eyes of two men - Shashi Tharoor and Shaharyar Khan - who bring to the t……続きを見る
著者:Jim Kern
出版社: Kern House Publishing
発売日: 2021年03月04日
With the 1968 National Trails System Act, Congress created a system of national hiking trails. The first, the popular Appalachian Trail, had been granted eminent domain. However, the other 10 trails……続きを見る
The groundbreaking story of the National Women’s Football League, and the players whose spirit, rivalries, and tenacity changed the legacy of women’s sports forever.
In 1967, a Cleveland promoter re……続きを見る
From a former college basketball player and Executive at Nike, a "riveting" (Sports Illustrated) insider's account into the business of college basketball exposes the corrupt and racist systems that……続きを見る
著者:Gregor Paul
出版社: HarperCollins
発売日: 2021年07月28日
The making of a New Zealand coaching great
Between the years 2012 and 2019, Sir Steve Hansen oversaw an era of such remarkable success that it would be almost impossible to repeat. His 15-year caree……続きを見る