Big And Little Poison
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Big And Little Poison
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Author : Clifton Blue Parker
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-10-02
Big And Little Poison written by Clifton Blue Parker and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Waner brothers, Paul and Lloyd--also known as "Big Poison" and "Little Poison"--played together for fourteen seasons in the same Pittsburgh outfield in the 1920s and 1930s. More than half a century after retiring, they still rank as the best-hitting brothers in major league history with a combined 5,611 hits--517 more than the three Alou brothers, 758 more than the three DiMaggio brothers, and 1,400 more than the five Delahanty brothers. And both Waners are in the Hall of Fame, the only playing brothers so honored. This work tells the story of the Waner brothers from their early lives in Oklahoma through their playing days, which included a World Series against the legendary 1927 New York Yankees. It is also the story of two American eras: the Roaring Twenties and the Depression years. Both put up impressive numbers individually: Paul amassed 3,152 hits, and his .333 lifetime average ranks among the highest ever in the game. Lloyd, a lifetime .316 hitter, collected 2,459 hits, and had it not been for health problems, he might have cleared the 3,000 hit milestone as well. Together, they were baseball heroes.
Little Poison
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Author : John Dechant
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2023-04
Little Poison written by John Dechant 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 2023-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Paul Runyan—the Arkansas farm boy who stood five feet, six inches and weighed 130 pounds—shocked the golf world by defeating long and lean, sweet-swinging Sam Snead in the finals of the 1938 PGA Championship, thus earning the nickname “Little Poison.” Runyan did more than beat Snead: he shellacked him as decisively as David toppled mighty Goliath. His resounding victory was so convincing, so dominant, that even Snead had to shake his head when it was finished and wonder how the porkpie-wearing, pint-sized golf pro had gotten the better of him in the thirty-six-hole final. One bookmaker made Snead a 10-to-1 favorite before the match. Despite Snead’s physical gifts—he routinely outdrove Runyan by fifty yards or more—Snead was no match for Runyan, the underdog victor in one of golf’s four major championships. Little Poison is the story of a man who made a career out of punching above his weight on the golf course. Runyan won twenty-nine PGA tournaments between 1930 and 1941, as well as another major championship in 1934. Runyan served in the navy during World War II, joining Snead and other prominent professionals who played exhibition matches to entertain troops and help raise money. After the war he played sparingly—but successfully—and focused on his career as an instructor, teaching his revolutionary short-game techniques. Little Poison follows Runyan throughout these stages of his life, from anonymity to stardom and into golf mythology. At the heart of Runyan’s story is his Depression-era grit. He believed passionately that proper technique and relentless hard work would outlast talent and brawn. Americans who emerged from the Great Depression likely had a little Runyan in them, too, making him the perfect sports hero for the era. His story began not on the immaculate fairways of a country club but on a farm in Hot Springs, Arkansas, near a golf course with oiled sand greens. A disadvantage, some would say—but not Runyan. On those sand surfaces he developed a sustainable technique that became the bedrock of his hall of fame career.
Beyond The Ballpark
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Author : John A. Wood
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2016-04-22
Beyond The Ballpark written by John A. Wood and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-22 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Although most baseball fans are familiar with the on-the-field accomplishments of Hall of Famers, few are as knowledgeable regarding who the players were beyond the ballpark. This book probes into the personal lives of fifty members of the Hall of Fame, examining their childhoods, families, influences, impactful life-changing events, and more.
The Cultural Encyclopedia Of Baseball 2d Ed
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Author : Jonathan Fraser Light
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-03-25
The Cultural Encyclopedia Of Baseball 2d Ed written by Jonathan Fraser Light and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-25 with Sports & Recreation categories.
More than any other sport, baseball has developed its own niche in America’s culture and psyche. Some researchers spend years on detailed statistical analyses of minute parts of the game, while others wax poetic about its players and plays. Many trace the beginnings of the civil rights movement in part to the Major Leagues’ decision to integrate, and the words and phrases of the game (for example, pinch-hitter and out in left field) have become common in our everyday language. From AARON, HENRY onward, this book covers all of what might be called the cultural aspects of baseball (as opposed to the number-rich statistical information so widely available elsewhere). Biographical sketches of all Hall of Fame players, owners, executives and umpires, as well as many of the sportswriters and broadcasters who have won the Spink and Frick awards, join entries for teams, owners, commissioners and league presidents. Advertising, agents, drafts, illegal substances, minor leagues, oldest players, perfect games, retired uniform numbers, superstitions, tripleheaders, and youngest players are among the thousands of entries herein. Most entries open with a topical quote and conclude with a brief bibliography of sources for further research. The whole work is exhaustively indexed and includes 119 photographs.
The Last Jewish Shortstop In America
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Author : Lowell B. Komie
language : en
Publisher: Swordfish Chicago Publisher
Release Date : 1997
The Last Jewish Shortstop In America written by Lowell B. Komie and has been published by Swordfish Chicago Publisher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Baseball stories categories.
Pennant Hopes Dashed By The Homer In The Gloamin
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Author : Ronald T. Waldo
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-06-19
Pennant Hopes Dashed By The Homer In The Gloamin written by Ronald T. Waldo and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-19 with Sports & Recreation categories.
After many disappointing seasons during the 1930s, the 1938 Pittsburgh Pirates looked like they were finally poised to claim their first National League pennant since 1927. A hot streak during June and July propelled manager Pie Traynor's squad into first place. Yet after commanding the top spot for more than two months, Pittsburgh could not hold off the charging Chicago Cubs and experienced one of the most monumental collapses in baseball history. This detailed historical account examines the entire 1938 season, while also looking at the players and events that were a major part of this star-crossed season.
Baseball Nicknames
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Author : James K. Skipper
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Baseball Nicknames written by James K. Skipper and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The nicknames for over 3,600 players, umpires, managers, owners, broadcasters, writers, executives, other officials, and fans are included in this comprehensive reference work. Each entry provides the given name of the individual, nickname, position, years played (or associated with the game for nonplayers), and origin of the nickname. A separate section (compiled by Brenda S. Wilson) lists players and nicknames for the All American Girls Baseball League. An extensive name index completes the work.
Diamond Jim S Baseball Quiz
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Author : Jim Pope
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2001-10-26
Diamond Jim S Baseball Quiz written by Jim Pope and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-10-26 with Sports & Recreation categories.
An original, challenging collection of baseball trivia encompassing all eras and aspects of America's pastime. From nicknames to monumental plays to World Series heroes. For the casual and diehard fan, Diamond Jim's Baseball Quiz is page after page of pure fun.
The Pirates Reader
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Author : Richard F. Peterson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
The Pirates Reader written by Richard F. Peterson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Baseball teams categories.
In this tribute to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the reader is invited to "relive the great moments in Pirate history and read about the legendary Hall of Famers who wore the Pirate uniform" (Bill Mazeroski). 29 photos.
Foreign Service
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1945
Foreign Service written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1945 with Veterans categories.