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Al Lopez
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Author : Wes Singletary
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-11-18
Al Lopez written by Wes Singletary and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Alfonso Ramon Lopez spent 36 years in the big leagues as a catcher and manager. He had a .261 lifetime batting average, compiled 1,547 hits and caught a then-record 1,918 games in a 19-year playing career. The teams he managed—the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox—won two pennants and finished runner-up 10 times in 17 seasons. He was the only manager to interrupt the Yankees’ 15 year pennant dynasty from 1949, piloting the Indians in 1954 with an A.L. record 111 wins and guiding the White Sox in 1959. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1977. Al Lopez of Tampa opened up baseball to individuals of Spanish, Cuban and Italian ancestry at a time when social barriers had just begun to recede. He symbolized for many Latins the path to success. This book is his first-ever biography. It is based, first, on the recollections of the man himself, and former players, family, and fans, and also on newspaper and periodical accounts, and archival resources.
The Integration Of Major League Baseball
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Author : Rick Swaine
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2009-06-08
The Integration Of Major League Baseball written by Rick Swaine and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-08 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This book is a record of the men and events, team by team, during Major League Baseball's integration. It focuses especially on the owners, executives and managers who were the heroes, villains or spectators of integration, and it sheds new light on the unheralded champions of integration and on those whose culpability has so far been overlooked. Individual chapters cover each of baseball's integration-era teams, and a final chapter covers expansion teams of the 1960s. Each team's responsible individuals are examined, its acquisition, deployment and treatment of black players documented, and the effect of its integration actions on team performance analyzed. Appendices provide populations of integration-era Major League cities, first black players by team, first black players in various minor leagues, rosters of black players by team, a timeline of black player milestones, and a list of black All-Star selections through 1969.
Baseball Managers
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Author : Bob Bloss
language : en
Publisher: Temple University Press
Release Date : 1999
Baseball Managers written by Bob Bloss and has been published by Temple University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Baseball categories.
Why is baseball the only team sport whose managers wear a uniform? Which two managers have led three different teams to the World Series? Who was the last player-manager? Which managers' uniform numbers have been retired? What happened when Ted Turner took over as manager after Atlanta had posted 16 consecutive losses? These and many more questions are answered in Bob Bloss'sBaseball Managers. The perfect book to have for settling a baseball argument, it contains records of each of the more than 400 twentieth-century managers. It traces managing evolution from the original Cincinnati Red Stockings to the Arizona Diamondbacks and from the early days of player-managers and their fourteen-man squads to today's relentless fan and media second-guessing and the emergence of free agency—which now often forces managers to enter battle with teams vastly restructured from the previous season. With chapters on controversial managerial decisions Hall-of-Fame manager profiles and oddball managerial situations, humorous and sometimes poignant anecdotes, and many useful tables listing managers alphabetically, by teams, and by winning percentages,Baseball Managersis a fascinating compilation of statistics, trivia, and memories. Author note:Bob Blossis a freelance baseball journalist who began his writing career in 1960. He has played the role of announcer as well as reporter and is a member of the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association and SABR, the Society of American Baseball Research. Once a slow, second-string high school outfielder in Erie, PA, who could hit a curve ball only when he knew it was coming—and then not very far—Bloss now chronicles baseball and baseball managing.
Flying Tigers Aim High And Think Big
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Author : Al Lopez
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2010-02-09
Flying Tigers Aim High And Think Big written by Al Lopez and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
About the Author AL Lopez was born in Antonito, Colorado and learned to fly during his last year in high school while being absent from school. Principal, George Schilthuis, summoned AL to his office to expel him. Upon learning what AL was doing during his absence Mr. Schilthuis, chose to give AL permission to miss school three afternoons a week to work at the airport and fly. Al was a pilot for the Flying Tigers for 35 years. Since retirement AL has been a Real Estate Broker, Toastmaster, Auctioneer, Youth Motivational Speaker, and is an author. AL resides in Leesburg, Florida
The Baseball Maniac S Almanac
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Author : Bert Randolph Sugar
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2023-04-18
The Baseball Maniac S Almanac written by Bert Randolph Sugar and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of baseball stats and facts ever assembled—all verified for accuracy by the Baseball Hall of Fame. First created by legendary sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar, and now updated, here are thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts. Inside, you’ll find all of the big name baseball heroes like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Ernie Banks, Pete Rose, Denny McLain, Ty Cobb, and a lot of information that will be new to even the most devoted fans: Highest batting averages not to win batting titles Home-run leaders by state of birth Players on last-place teams leading the league in RBIs, by season Most triples by position, season Winners of two “legs” of triple crown since last winner Oldest pitchers with losing record, leading league in ERA Career pitching leaders under six feet tall Managers replaced wile team was in first place Hall of Famers whose sons played in the majors Players with palindromic surnames And so much more! Not just a collection of facts or records, this is a book of glorious fun that will astound even the most bookish baseball fan. Read up and amaze your friends!
Greatness In The Shadows
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Author : Douglas M. Branson
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2016-04-01
Greatness In The Shadows written by Douglas M. Branson and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Just weeks after Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, Larry Doby joined Robinson in breaking the color barrier in the major leagues when he became the first black player to integrate the American League, signing with the Cleveland Indians in July 1947. Doby went on to be a seven-time All-Star center fielder who led the Indians to two pennants. In many respects Robinson and Doby were equals in their baseball talent and experiences and had remarkably similar playing careers: both were well-educated, well-spoken World War II veterans and both had played spectacularly, albeit briefly, in the Negro Leagues. Like Robinson, Doby suffered brickbats, knock-down pitches, spit in his face, and other forms of abuse and discrimination. Doby was also a pioneering manager, becoming the second black manager after Frank Robinson. Well into the 1950s Doby was the only African American All-Star in the American League during a period in which fifteen black players became National League All-Stars. Why is Doby largely forgotten as a central figure in baseball's integration? Why has he not been accorded his rightful place in baseball history? Greatness in the Shadows attempts to answer these questions, bringing Doby's story to life and sharing his achievements and firsts with a new generation.
30 000 Home Runs
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Author : Harvey Brandwein
language : en
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Release Date : 2024-05-24
30 000 Home Runs written by Harvey Brandwein and has been published by Austin Macauley Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-24 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Step back into the golden era of sports memorabilia collecting: the 1980s and 1990s. A nostalgic time before cellphones were ubiquitous and the internet was just budding, when collectors eagerly flocked to ‘card shows’ to pursue their passions. Harvey Brandwein and Stephen Hisler, two former middle school teachers from the South Bronx, rose to prominence as promoters of the nation’s most successful and esteemed sports memorabilia shows. Hosting events graced by players with a combined total of around 30,000 home runs, their shows were a collector’s dream. 30,000 Home Runs is Harvey’s personal account of these extraordinary events. It celebrates the great athletes who participated, signing autographs and connecting with thousands of fans across the country. Harvey played a pivotal role in uniting iconic sports figures and teams, creating unforgettable moments and fostering a deep, enduring love among fans. For the first time, the tales of these players are shared, offering sports enthusiasts a treasure trove of joy and laughter. This book not only chronicles the excitement of the shows and private signings but also delves into the relationships forged with some of the greatest sports legends of the twentieth century. It’s a homage to ‘The National Pastime,’ a snapshot of a bygone era in sports fandom.
Tampa Spring Training Tales
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Author : Rick Vaughn
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2024-03-11
Tampa Spring Training Tales written by Rick Vaughn and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-11 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Author Rick Vaughn uncovers the stories that keep Tampa's passion for the National Pastime burning . /b/p
The Curse Of Rocky Colavito
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Author : Terry Pluto
language : en
Publisher: Gray & Company
Release Date : 2007-04
The Curse Of Rocky Colavito written by Terry Pluto and has been published by Gray & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Ever since the ill-fated trade of Rocky Colavito to Detroit in 1960, Indians fans have watched their team stumble through an extraordinary array of misdeeds, misfortunes, and outright tragedies. This series of funny, fond, and irreverent vignettes captures the frustration, anger--and undying optimism--of baseball's worst team. Photos.
Elihu Root Collection Of United States Documents Relating To The Philippine Islands
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1906
Elihu Root Collection Of United States Documents Relating To The Philippine Islands written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1906 with Philippines categories.