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Barry Bonds - A Biography (Hardcover, New): John Bloom Barry Bonds - A Biography (Hardcover, New)
John Bloom
R1,221 Discovery Miles 12 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Barry Bonds has emerged, statistically, as the most feared hitter since Babe Ruth. Bonds, winner of a record six MVP awards, holds the single-season record for home-runs, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, and walks, and is the only player ever to have hit 500 home-runs and stolen 500 bases. His statistical performance is beyond reproach, but his public image remains controversial, and recent allegations of steroid use have cast a shadow over his unprecedented accomplishments. This timely book strips away the hype and takes an objective look and Bonds' life and career.

It has been said that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in professional sports. "Baseball's All-Time Greatest Hitters" presents biographies on Greenwood's selection for the 12 best hitters in Major League history, written by some of today's best baseball authors. These books present straightforward stories in accessible language for the high school researcher and the general reader alike. Each volume includes a timeline, bibliography, and index. In addition, each volume includes a Making of a Legend chapter that analyses the evolution of the player's fame and (in some cases) infamy.

Baseball in Dallas (Hardcover): Mark Presswood, J. Chris Holaday, Chris Holaday Baseball in Dallas (Hardcover)
Mark Presswood, J. Chris Holaday, Chris Holaday
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
African American Pioneers of Baseball - A Biographical Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Lew Freedman African American Pioneers of Baseball - A Biographical Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Lew Freedman
R2,720 Discovery Miles 27 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When Jackie Robinson became the first African American player in major league baseball in 1947, elbowing aside the league's policies of segregation that had been inviolate for 60 years, he became a symbol of opportunity and acceptance for African American players everywhere. Robinson withstood discrimination to establish himself as a Hall of Fame player, and to lead future generations of black players into the previously all-white world of Major League Baseball. Written for students and general readers alike, this biographical encyclopedia chronicles the history of African American baseball through the life stories of the game's greatest players, the legends who played a significant role in the integration of the major league. From Negro League stars Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, to color line shatterer Jackie Robinson, and those who followed them in the limelight, such as Hank Aaron and Willie Mays, readers will learn how the inclusion of African American players in Major League Baseball improved the sport and race relations in the United States during this critical period in history. Comprehensive biographical entries also include: BLBuck O'Neil Judy Johnson BLBuck Leonard BLCool Papa Bell BLRoy Campanella BLLarry Doby BLMonte Irvin BLWillie McCovey BLErnie Banks BLElston Howard BLMinnie Minoso BLFrank Robinson BLBob Gibson BLCurt Flood Providing detailed accounts of each player's amazing professional achievements, this insightful reference describes how the spectacular talents of African American players elevated Major League Baseball forever. Features include a timeline of important events, numerous photographs, and a bibliography of print and electronic sources for further reading.

Pittsburgh Pirates (Hardcover): David Finoli Pittsburgh Pirates (Hardcover)
David Finoli
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Innings (Hardcover): Mike Robertson Innings (Hardcover)
Mike Robertson
R711 Discovery Miles 7 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Yankees Baseball - The Golden Age (Hardcover): Richard G. Bak Yankees Baseball - The Golden Age (Hardcover)
Richard G. Bak
R723 Discovery Miles 7 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Baseball in Baltimore (Hardcover): Tom Flynn Baseball in Baltimore (Hardcover)
Tom Flynn; Foreword by Sean Welsh
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Baseball at Tulane University (Hardcover): S. Derby Gisclair Baseball at Tulane University (Hardcover)
S. Derby Gisclair
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Baseball in North Carolina's Piedmont (Hardcover): Chris Holaday Baseball in North Carolina's Piedmont (Hardcover)
Chris Holaday
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Pitching the Dream (Hardcover): Cheryl D. Lyons Pitching the Dream (Hardcover)
Cheryl D. Lyons
R835 Discovery Miles 8 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A GREAT MAN On June 21, 1954, Brooks Lawrence, a minor league baseball player, got word that he was to play in the major leagues. Though elated, he still recalled his lifelong quest to reach that goal and capture his dream. His story, of his family and his youth, college years, and service during World War II, features his ongoing love of the game of baseball. The difficulties and adversities he confronted as an African-American in both the minor and major leagues and how he overcame them make his ultimate triumph as a Hall of Famer an inspiring story. Brooks was a remarkable man with a remarkable story.

Six Decades of Baseball - A Personal Narrative (Hardcover): Bill Lewers Six Decades of Baseball - A Personal Narrative (Hardcover)
Bill Lewers
R927 Discovery Miles 9 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Finding Baseball's Next Clemente - Combating Scandal in Latino Recruiting (Hardcover): Roger Bruns Finding Baseball's Next Clemente - Combating Scandal in Latino Recruiting (Hardcover)
Roger Bruns
R1,958 Discovery Miles 19 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book examines what it takes for Latino youngsters to beat the odds, overcoming cultural and racial barriers-and a corrupt recruitment system-to play professional baseball in the United States. Latin Americans now comprise nearly 30 percent of the players in Major League Baseball (MLB). This provocative work looks at how young Latinos are recruited-and often exploited-and at the cultural, linguistic, and racial challenges faced by those who do make it. There are exposes of baseball camps where teens are encouraged to sacrifice education in favor of hitting and fielding drills and descriptions of fraud cases in which youngsters claim to be older than they are in order to sign contracts. The book also documents the increasing use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs by kids desperately trying to gain an edge. In addition to discussing the hard road many Latinos follow to MLB, the work also traces the fascinating history of baseball's introduction in Latin American countries-in some cases, more than a century ago. Finally, there are the stories of great Latino players, of men like Roberto Clemente and Carlos Beltran who made it to the majors, but also of men who were not so lucky. Through their tales, readers can share the dreams and expectations of young men who, for better or worse, believe in "America's pastime" as their gateway out of poverty. Provides a historical overview of the increasing numbers of Latin Americans in Major League Baseball and its minor league system Details the corrupt recruitment system in several Latin American countries that, in most cases, leads aspiring youngsters on a fruitless quest for a professional baseball contract Highlights the careers of players, especially Roberto Clemente, who became role models for young Latin American players Offers a brief history of the origin of baseball in Latin American countries, drawing on unique documentary material from the National Archives Uses recent, first-person interviews to share examples of how some individuals and institutions are attempting to reform the system

The Oldest Rookie - Big-League Dreams from a Small-Town Guy (Hardcover, Warner Books Ed.): Jim Morris, Joel Engel The Oldest Rookie - Big-League Dreams from a Small-Town Guy (Hardcover, Warner Books Ed.)
Jim Morris, Joel Engel
R1,068 Discovery Miles 10 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Also Available as an Time Warner AudioBook

After an injury-plagued stint in the minor leagues in his twenties, Jim Morris hung up his cleats and his dreams to start a new life as a father, high school physics teacher, and baseball coach. Jim's athletes knew that his dream was still alive — he threw the ball so hard they could barely hit it - and made a bet with him: if they won the league championship, he would have to try out for a major league ball club. They did — and he did, and during that tryout threw the ball faster than he ever had, faster than anyone there, nearly faster than anyone playing in the Bigs. He was immediately drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and three months later made his major league debut, striking out All-Star Royce Clayton.

1975 Red Sox - American League Champions (Hardcover): Raymond Sinibaldi 1975 Red Sox - American League Champions (Hardcover)
Raymond Sinibaldi; Foreword by Fred Lynn
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Little League (R) World Series (Hardcover): Robin Van Auken Little League (R) World Series (Hardcover)
Robin Van Auken
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The View from the Stands - A Season with America's Baseball Fans (Hardcover): Johanna Wagner The View from the Stands - A Season with America's Baseball Fans (Hardcover)
Johanna Wagner
R576 Discovery Miles 5 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"The View from the Stands" is both the story of one fan's love of the game and an examination of the effect baseball has had on fans everywhere throughout its history. A collection of stories and insights compiled during the summer of 2002 in each of MLB's thirty parks, "The View from the Stands" provides us with the fans' perspective on every team and stadium in the league, and on the most important issues currently affecting the game. It gives a voice to the masses of people who fill our stadiums, and it explains how a child's game became the business it is today.

This book examines the entire experience of live baseball, from the uncomfortable seats to the misplaced marketing ventures to the incredible feeling of seeing Bonds circle the bases. Baseball touches our lives in so many unexpected ways. By introducing us to the little boys who rush to the edge of the stands in Wrigley, the recovering alcoholic who found a new family at the Metrodome, and many others from all walks of life, "The View from the Stands" tells the story of our love of the game--what draws us in and what keeps us coming back for more.

The Big 50: Chicago Cubs - The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Cubs (Paperback): Carrie Muskat The Big 50: Chicago Cubs - The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Cubs (Paperback)
Carrie Muskat; Foreword by Anthony Rizzo
R521 Discovery Miles 5 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Baseball in Omaha (Hardcover): Devon M. Niebling, Thomas Hyde Baseball in Omaha (Hardcover)
Devon M. Niebling, Thomas Hyde
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Baseball in Columbia (Hardcover): Mark Bryant Baseball in Columbia (Hardcover)
Mark Bryant
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Gabby Hartnett - The Life and Times of the Cubs' Greatest Catcher (Paperback): William F McNeil Gabby Hartnett - The Life and Times of the Cubs' Greatest Catcher (Paperback)
William F McNeil
R985 R815 Discovery Miles 8 150 Save R170 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Gabby Harnett is believed by many to be the greatest catcher of all time. This work chronicles Hartnett's life from his early years in Millville, Massachusetts, through his twenty-year career with the Chicago Cubs as player and manager, his time in various capacities in the minor leagues and with the New York Giants and Kansas City Athletics, to his post-major league career as a businessman in Chicago. His childhood, early baseball experiences with the local team and with a nearby prep school, and his first professional baseball season with the Worcester Boosters of the Eastern League are covered in detail. Hartnett's major league career as the catcher for the Cubs is well-documented, including his near career-ending arm injury in 1929, the 1932 World Series that featured Babe Ruth's legendary ""called shot,"" and Hartnett's famous ""homer in the gloamin"" against the Pittsburgh Pirates that propelled Chicago to the 1938 National League pennant. The author also compares Hartnett's statistics to those of his famous contemporaries, Mickey Cochrane and Bill Dickey, on a year-by-year basis.

American Association Milwaukee Brewers (Hardcover): Rex Hamann, Bob Koehler American Association Milwaukee Brewers (Hardcover)
Rex Hamann, Bob Koehler
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Scabs Heal All Wounds - True Story of a Replacement Player (Hardcover): Edward Porcelli Scabs Heal All Wounds - True Story of a Replacement Player (Hardcover)
Edward Porcelli
R649 Discovery Miles 6 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Early Wynn, the Go-go White Sox and the 1959 World Series (Paperback): Lew Freedman Early Wynn, the Go-go White Sox and the 1959 World Series (Paperback)
Lew Freedman
R717 Discovery Miles 7 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the story of how the hapless Chicago White Sox, badly hurt by the banning of players after the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, floundered until the 1950s when they were finally rebuilt and had their first success in 40 years. The culminating event was the capture of the 1959 American League pennant, made possible by aging pitcher Early Wynn. Wynn, nearly 40, was the best pitcher in the game that season, winning 22 games and the Cy Young Award. He was the last piece in the puzzle that put the Sox over the top and, in addition to the team's historic season, the book tracks his life before, during and after baseball.

Baseball in Long Beach (Hardcover): Tom Meigs Baseball in Long Beach (Hardcover)
Tom Meigs
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fast Pitch Fifties - A Retrospective of New Rochelle Softball (Hardcover): Pete Gallo Fast Pitch Fifties - A Retrospective of New Rochelle Softball (Hardcover)
Pete Gallo
R888 Discovery Miles 8 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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