As one of the most venerable baseball publications celebrates the publication of its 100th issue, 100 Years of Who's Who in Baseball collects a century's worth of the annual's iconic covers in full color along with corresponding essays explaining why each player rated the cover and what was going on in baseball at the time. A must-have book of ......
A brand new edition of the finalist for the 2008 Casey Award, presented annually to the best baseball book, 101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out profiles America's greatest baseball museums, shrines, sports bars, pop culture landmarks and ballpark sites. From sandlots and skyboxes to TV rooms and sports bars, America's love for ......
Explores Jackie Robinson's compelling and complicated legacy Before the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools, and before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackie Robinson walked onto the diamond on April 15, 1947, as first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, making history as ......
Sports historian Robert W. Cohen has chosen and profiles the on-field exploits of the 50 best players to ever wear the Boston Red Sox uniform. Chances are you'll find your favorite player here.
Sports historian Robert W. Cohen has chosen and profiles the on-field exploits of the 50 best players to ever wear the Boston Red Sox uniform. Chances are you'll find your favorite player here.
This book carefully examines the careers of the fifty men who made the greatest impact on the Detroit Tigers franchise. Features include quotes from opposing players and former teammates, summaries of each player's best season, recaps of their most memorable performances, and listings of their notable achievements.
This book celebrates the 50 greatest players in the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates and reveals why they are considered among the elite. It includes biographical information for each player, notable achievements, stats and awards, recaps of their memorable performances, and quotes from opposing players and former teammates.
This book carefully examines the careers of the fifty men who made the greatest impact on one of the most successful franchises in the history of professional sports. Features of The 50 Greatest Players in St. Louis Cardinals History include quotes from opposing players and fo...