Around 1863, William "Candy" Cummings discovered he could make
clamshells curve when thrown-a skill he transferred to baseball as
a pitcher for the New York Excelsiors. In 1869, the Cincinnati Red
Stockings became the first team in baseball to place all of their
players on salary. And in 1945, the St. Louis Browns recruited a
one-armed outfielder to the majors. These stories and much more are
brought to life in Touching All the Bases: Baseball in 101
Fascinating Stories, an all-encompassing look at the game of
baseball. Past to present, this book covers the sport in its
entirety, from its defining moments on the field to the
outside-the-ballpark influences that have shaped the game over the
years. Unique chapters-such as the impact of World War II, legal
issues, labor disputes, the legacy of Jackie Robinson, and the
doping dilemma-complement accounts of milestone events, individual
and team achievements, and the most famous games, plays, and
players of the sport. Appendixes provide lists of World Series,
batting and homerun champions, perfect games, player nicknames,
award winners, and more. A comprehensive collection of baseball's
history, evolution, and memorable moments, Touching All the Bases
will entertain, inform, and educate all those interested in
baseball, whether a casual fan or a dedicated enthusiast.
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