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A celebration of the greatest moments in recent history for the Cleveland Browns Cleveland is a blue-collar city with hardworking people that support their hardworking teams. No matter the previous ……続きを見る

First and Last: How I Made European History With Hibs is the fascinating autobiography of Jackie Plenderleith, the only surviving player from the first British side to compete in the European Cup. A……続きを見る

A treasury of Twin Cities baseball history packed with photos from the archives. Major League Baseball came to the Minnesota prairie in the spring of 1961, and ever since, the Minnesota Twins have h……続きを見る

Photos, interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and in-depth analysisーthe ultimate team history for Cavs fans! Take a courtside seat with sportswriter Vince McKee as he dishes out the history of the……続きを見る

A collection of previously unheard-of, incredible tales from the Indiana University Athletics program. For over 125 years, Hoosier athletes and coaches have grabbed headlines with their accomplishme……続きを見る

Seventy-four years is a long time to wait. A whole generation of supporters has come and gone since Brentford were last in the top division of English football. Now, under the astute management of T……続きを見る

A true story of demographic change in a northern inner ring suburb... A WINNING BASKETBALL TEAM THAT REFLECTED THIS CHANGE... AND MANY LONG-TIME FANS AND CITIZENS WHO EMBRACED THE TEAM AND THe CHANG……続きを見る

"I boksning (nævekamp) såvel som i krig eller enhver anden konkurrence retter man sine angreb efter sin modstanders mest sårbare punkter, idet man såvidt muligt dækker sine egne." Den legendariske b……続きを見る

Follows the stunning career of Mark Trumbo, baseball star. An American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Angels of Ana……続きを見る

The Making of the FIFA World Cup takes us on a fast-paced trip through the history of football's biggest tournament, with a comprehensive collection of the World Cup's defining moments. Filled with ……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

In the summer of 1932, with the Cubs in the thick of the pennant race, Billy Jurges broke off his relationship with Violet Popovich to focus on baseball. The famously beautiful showgirl took it poor……続きを見る

The Chicago White Stockings�later renamed the Cubs�won the inaugural National League Pennant in 1876 with a barrage of offensive numbers. Ross Barnes led the league at a .421 clip, and three other C……続きを見る

The Philadelphia Phillies, one of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, have maintained a strong, loyal fan base for over 125 years. Despite historic set backs, the franchise has proven resilie……続きを見る

Arizona�s baseball roots run long and deep, but the star of the show is the Cactus League. The state�s spring training history is filled with social, political, and cultural intrigue, not to mention……続きを見る

This book will chronicle the history of baseball at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Brown has earned the distinction of being the most influential institution regarding baseball in Rho……続きを見る

Al Spalding was the first of many Chicago aces, leading the city�s 1876 club to an inaugural National League Pennant with a 46-12 record and a whopping 528 innings pitched. Among the legendary pitch……続きを見る

Ever since the city was granted its fi rst major-league team, the Wolverines in 1881, Detroit baseball fans have packed the parks to loyally cheer for their favorite sluggers at the plate. Big Dan B……続きを見る

New York City was the original hotbed of baseball, so it is not surprising that fans in the five boroughs are very knowledgeable about the game. It did not take long after baseball was established i……続きを見る

The City by the Sea boasts an ambitious baseball history dating back to the early days of America's favorite pastime. In 1897, the Newport Colts became the first professional baseball team to ever t……続きを見る

The sports landscape changed in the spring of 1994 when the Cleveland Indians moved into their new stadium at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario. No longer the joke of the league, The Jake made them……続きを見る

A city wrapped by the Gulf of Mexico's beaches, Mobile has a history as rich as the azalea-saturated soil on which it rests. Recipient of the All-American City distinction, Mobile is home to the ori……続きを見る

The Chicago area today hosts two of the most historic major league franchises and half a dozen minor or independent league teams. Baseball's roots run deep in the Windy City. Indeed, it was Chicago ……続きを見る

The complete history of the home of "Red Sox Nation." Five days after the sinking of the Titanic, Boston's Fenway Park held its grand opening. Since that day, millions have witnessed the Red Sox pla……続きを見る

To many, an association between Jews and sports seems almost oxymoronic--yet Jews have been prominent in boxing, basketball, and fencing, and some would argue that hurler Sandy Koufax is America's g……続きを見る

"[It’s] Montgomery’s journalistic eye for distilling the humanity behind the unfulfilled athletic potential that makes this a real home run." - Booklist, Starred Review Stories of baseball idols and……続きを見る

No metropolis in America has more pure baseball spirit than St. Louis, Missouri. It's a love affair that began in 1874, when a band of local boosters raised $20,000 to start a professional ball club……続きを見る

The uplifting, unlikely, and inspirational true story of the friendships formed between Cam Perronーa white, baseball-obsessed teenager from Bostonーand hundreds of former professional Negro League ……続きを見る

A revealing account of the great Baseball Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio from the man who knew him best in the last ten years of his lifeー“a rare, intimate portrait…that pries open Joltin’ Joe’s perpet……続きを見る

Officially licensed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, this revised and updated volume gathers the biographies, statistics, and photos of over 175 members of the most exclusive club in the sport……続きを見る