Author: John Mehno
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760787090
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents highlights and timelines of 1900-2005 American and National League seasons, interspersed with feature profiles of select baseball players. The 2006 "highlights" consist of a report on the new World Baseball Classic, thirty-nine games played in three countries from March 3 - 20, 2006. Includes lists of many baseball statistics, such as World series and all-time leaders records.
The Chronicle of Baseball
Author: John Mehno
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760787090
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents highlights and timelines of 1900-2005 American and National League seasons, interspersed with feature profiles of select baseball players. The 2006 "highlights" consist of a report on the new World Baseball Classic, thirty-nine games played in three countries from March 3 - 20, 2006. Includes lists of many baseball statistics, such as World series and all-time leaders records.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760787090
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents highlights and timelines of 1900-2005 American and National League seasons, interspersed with feature profiles of select baseball players. The 2006 "highlights" consist of a report on the new World Baseball Classic, thirty-nine games played in three countries from March 3 - 20, 2006. Includes lists of many baseball statistics, such as World series and all-time leaders records.
20th Century Baseball Chronicle
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781561735549
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
Baseball from 1900 -1991.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781561735549
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
Baseball from 1900 -1991.
The Baseball Chronicle
Author: David Nemec
Publisher: Publications International
ISBN: 9781412716666
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
year by year chronicle of major-league baseball
Publisher: Publications International
ISBN: 9781412716666
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
year by year chronicle of major-league baseball
Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Author: Anika Orrock
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452174261
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
This book chronicles the history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the stories of the first women to play professional baseball in a league of their own. In 1941, the world was at war, and with able-bodied American men fighting overseas, professional baseball was in danger of becoming a quaint relic—until women stepped up to the plate. In this heartwarming illustrated history, the League's story is told by the ones who know it best: the players. Author Anika Orrock collects a variety of funny, charming, wince-worthy, and powerful vignettes told by the players themselves about their time playing the American pastime. • Features stories of grit and perseverance against all odds, told by the players themselves • Filled with player statistics, historical beats, headlines, and more; and fully illustrated in Anika's vibrant style • A visually engaging, readable women-led history book Written in an approachable manner and beautifully illustrated, The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is a one-of-a-kind story told through the women's own voices and their own perspectives. This book ultimately proves that the incredible women of the AAGPBL truly were in a league of their own. • A unique celebration of a specific moment in women's and sports history • A great read for experienced and new sports fans alike, readers young and old, baseball fans • Perfect accompaniment to books like Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky, Strong is the New Pretty by Kate T. Parker, and Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries who Shaped Our History . . . and Our Future! by Kate Schatz
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452174261
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
This book chronicles the history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the stories of the first women to play professional baseball in a league of their own. In 1941, the world was at war, and with able-bodied American men fighting overseas, professional baseball was in danger of becoming a quaint relic—until women stepped up to the plate. In this heartwarming illustrated history, the League's story is told by the ones who know it best: the players. Author Anika Orrock collects a variety of funny, charming, wince-worthy, and powerful vignettes told by the players themselves about their time playing the American pastime. • Features stories of grit and perseverance against all odds, told by the players themselves • Filled with player statistics, historical beats, headlines, and more; and fully illustrated in Anika's vibrant style • A visually engaging, readable women-led history book Written in an approachable manner and beautifully illustrated, The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is a one-of-a-kind story told through the women's own voices and their own perspectives. This book ultimately proves that the incredible women of the AAGPBL truly were in a league of their own. • A unique celebration of a specific moment in women's and sports history • A great read for experienced and new sports fans alike, readers young and old, baseball fans • Perfect accompaniment to books like Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky, Strong is the New Pretty by Kate T. Parker, and Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries who Shaped Our History . . . and Our Future! by Kate Schatz
Baseball
Author: George Vecsey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
One of the great bards of America's Grand Old Game gives a rousing account ofbaseball, from its pre-Republic roots to the present day.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
One of the great bards of America's Grand Old Game gives a rousing account ofbaseball, from its pre-Republic roots to the present day.
Baseball
Author: Geoffrey C. Ward
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0679765417
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
With more than 500 photographs -- Introduction by Roger Angell -- Essays by Thomas Boswell, Robert W. Creamer, Gerald Early, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Bill James, David Lamb, Daniel Okrent, John Thorn, George E Will -- And featuring an interview with Buck O'Neil
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0679765417
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
With more than 500 photographs -- Introduction by Roger Angell -- Essays by Thomas Boswell, Robert W. Creamer, Gerald Early, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Bill James, David Lamb, Daniel Okrent, John Thorn, George E Will -- And featuring an interview with Buck O'Neil
B Is for Baseball
Author: Chronicle Books Staff
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811860963
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Filled with fascinating baseball facts and lore, B Is for Baseball is an alphabet book about America's favorite pastime. Chock full of incredible vintage photographs from the world-renowned American Baseball Hall of Fame, as well as distinctive line drawings, this volume covers intriguing details about the sport—from the number of stitches on a baseball to the three historic players who are known to have been the perfect infield combination. Readers will delight in learning baseball terms and history and about some of the most famous characters in baseball. B Is for Baseball is sure to excite curiosity about the game in young readers and baseball aficionados alike.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811860963
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Filled with fascinating baseball facts and lore, B Is for Baseball is an alphabet book about America's favorite pastime. Chock full of incredible vintage photographs from the world-renowned American Baseball Hall of Fame, as well as distinctive line drawings, this volume covers intriguing details about the sport—from the number of stitches on a baseball to the three historic players who are known to have been the perfect infield combination. Readers will delight in learning baseball terms and history and about some of the most famous characters in baseball. B Is for Baseball is sure to excite curiosity about the game in young readers and baseball aficionados alike.
Obsessed With...Baseball
Author: The Baseball Guys
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781932855739
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Includes multiple choice questions about baseball. Embedded in the book is a special computerized quiz module that lets you compete against yourself or a friend.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781932855739
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Includes multiple choice questions about baseball. Embedded in the book is a special computerized quiz module that lets you compete against yourself or a friend.
The Way of Baseball
Author: Shawn Green
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439191204
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Major League All-Star Green shares how his baseball career has taught him to live life being fully present in every moment.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439191204
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Major League All-Star Green shares how his baseball career has taught him to live life being fully present in every moment.
The Baseball Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Book
Author: Gerald Astor
Publisher: Touchstone
ISBN: 9780671761707
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Presents historical photographs and original essays on Hall of Fame players by nine of the country's finest baseball writers.
Publisher: Touchstone
ISBN: 9780671761707
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Presents historical photographs and original essays on Hall of Fame players by nine of the country's finest baseball writers.