Whatever Happened To The Hall Of Fame
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Whatever Happened To The Hall Of Fame
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Author : Bill James
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 1995-04-06
Whatever Happened To The Hall Of Fame written by Bill James 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 1995-04-06 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Arguing about the merits of players is the baseball fan's second favorite pastime and every year the Hall of Fame elections spark heated controversy. In a book that's sure to thrill--and infuriate--countless fans, Bill James takes a hard look at the Hall, probing its history, its politics and, most of all, its decisions.
Frick
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Author : John P. Carvalho
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-11-18
Frick written by John P. Carvalho and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Ford Frick is best known as the baseball commissioner who put the "asterisk" next to Roger Maris's record. But his tenure as commissioner carried the game through pivotal changes--television, continued integration, West Coast expansion and labor unrest. During those 14 years, and 17 more as National League president, he witnessed baseball history from the perspective of a man who began as a sportswriter. This biography of Frick, whose tenure sparked lively debate about the commissioner's role, provides a detailed narrative of his career and the events and characters of mid-20th century baseball.
Baseball
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Author : Edward J. Rielly
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2005-01-01
Baseball written by Edward J. Rielly 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 2005-01-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Baseball: An Encyclopedia of Popular Culture looks at American society through the prism of its favorite pastime, discussing not only the game itself but a variety of topics with significance beyond the diamond. Its 269 entries, which vary in length from two hundred to twenty-five hundred words, explore the game?s intersection with race, gender, art, drug abuse, entertainment, business, gambling, movies, and the shift from rural to urban society. ø Filled with larger-than-life characters, baseball legends, sports facts and firsts, important milestones, and observations about daily life and popular culture, this encyclopedia is not only an excellent reference source but also an enjoyable book to browse.
Negro Leaguers And The Hall Of Fame
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Author : Steven R. Greenes
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2020-09-01
Negro Leaguers And The Hall Of Fame written by Steven R. Greenes and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Since 1971, 35 Negro League baseball players and executives have been admitted to the Hall of Fame. The Negro League Hall of Fame admissions process, which has now been conducted in four phases over a 50-year period, can be characterized as idiosyncratic at best. Drawing on baseball analytics and surveys of both Negro League historians and veterans, this book presents an historical overview of NLHOF voting, with an evaluation of whether the 35 NL players selected were the best choices. Using modern metrics such as Wins Above Replacement (WAR), 24 additional Negro Leaguers are identified who have Hall of Fame qualifications. Brief biographies are included for HOF-quality players and executives who have been passed over, along with reasons why they may have been excluded. A proposal is set forth for a consistent and orderly HOF voting process for the Negro Leagues.
More Than Merkle
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Author : David W. Anderson
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2003-03-01
More Than Merkle written by David W. Anderson 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 2003-03-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
?I have done a report of some kind on the Fred Merkle story, whether in print, on radio, or on TV, on or about its anniversary, September 23, virtually every year since I was in college. The saga has always seemed to me to be a microcosm not just of baseball, nor of celebrity, but of life. The rules sometimes change while you?re playing the game. Those you trust to tell you the changes often don?t bother to. That for which history still mocks you, would have gone unnoticed if you had done it a year or a month or a day before. That?s who Fred Merkle is. I have often proposed September 23 as a national day of amnesty, in Fred Merkle's memory.??Keith Olbermann, from his foreword.
Before They Were The Bombers
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Author : Jim Reisler
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-09-17
Before They Were The Bombers written by Jim Reisler and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-17 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Many histories of the New York Yankees only skim the early years in their rush to pick up with the 1919 season when Babe Ruth joined the team and go on to celebrate the careers of Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Whitey Ford, and the team's World Series titles. But what about the Yankees before these big names? The early Yankees, who spent their first 12 years known as the Highlanders and were occasionally known as the Americans and the Invaders, get the attention they deserve in this work. It tells the story up until the sale of the Yankees in December 1914, beginning with 1903 when the team was formed from the remnants of the Baltimore Orioles. Led by future Hall of Famers "Wee" Willie Keeler, Jack Chesbro, and Clark Griffith, they were the most expensive major league team ever assembled--but they are remembered primarily for their terrible failures, which included losing a club-low 103 games in 1908 and finishing 55 games out of first place in 1912. Yes, the Yankees.
Athens Day In The Sun
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Author : Ron Hendry
language : en
Publisher: Hendry Publishing
Release Date : 2006
Athens Day In The Sun written by Ron Hendry and has been published by Hendry Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Athens (Tex.) categories.
The 50 Greatest Players In Pittsburgh Pirates History
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Author : David Finoli
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2016-03-10
The 50 Greatest Players In Pittsburgh Pirates History written by David Finoli and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-10 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a vast and celebrated history dating back to 1887, winning five World Championships and nine National League pennants since their inception. Many baseball legends have called Pittsburgh home, including Hall of Famers Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente, Paul Waner, and Arky Vaughan. Although the Pirates have had their fair share of losing seasons, recent postseason appearances have brought life back into this storied franchise. The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Pirates History celebrates the best to ever wear a Pirate uniform. David Finoli carefully and diligently ranks the Steel City icons based on statistics, awards, achievements, and postseason success. Each entry includes biographical information, accomplishments, and recaps of the player’s greatest moments. In addition to stories of glory on the field, Finoli also shares important events that took place away from the diamond, such as Roberto Clemente personally bringing supplies to earthquake-ravaged Nicaragua, a selfless act that led to his tragic death. Two concluding chapters cover the ten Pirates who almost made the cut and the players who went on to greatness after leaving the Pittsburgh organization. More than 25 photographs throughout the book enhance the rankings of these Pittsburgh legends. Sure to inspire debate and controversy among Pirate fans old and new, The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Pirates History isan engaging look at the many players who have been a part of the franchise’s long and memorable history.
The Pittsburgh Pirates All Time All Stars
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Author : David Finoli
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2020-03-01
The Pittsburgh Pirates All Time All Stars written by David Finoli and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Let’s say you’re the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, deciding which players should start in Game 7 of the World Series against the American League champs. But instead of choosing from the current roster, you have every player in the team’s 131-year history in your clubhouse. Who’s your starting pitcher: lefty John Candelaria, steady Bert Blyleven, Cy Young winner Doug Drabek, or crafty Rip Sewell? Who bats cleanup—hitting-machine Honus Wagner, home-run champ Ralph Kiner, Willie “Pops” Stargell, or the hugely talented Barry Bonds? Combining career stats, common sense, and a host of intangibles, veteran sportswriter Dave Finoli imagines an embarrassment of riches and sets the all-time All-Star Pirates lineup for the ages.
Ahead Of The Curve
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Author : Brian Kenny
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-07-04
Ahead Of The Curve written by Brian Kenny 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 2017-07-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
MLB Network host and commentator Brian Kenny uses stories from baseball's present and past to examine why we sometimes choose ignorance over information, and how tradition can trump logic, even when directly contradicted by evidence.