Koppett s Concise History of Major League Baseball

Koppett s Concise History of Major League Baseball
Author: Leonard Koppett
Publsiher: Da Capo Press
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0786712864

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Baseball's greatest asset is the richness of its lore, and Leonard Koppett has made the entire treasure of the game's history accessible in one enjoyable volume. In his lively narratives on the shape and significance of each season from baseball's nineteenth-century beginnings to the updated and expanded sections on the last decade, Koppett explains the changes in baseball-the-game and baseball-the-business that forged the major leagues we know today. Each chapter recounts trends, players, and events during different eras; offers succinct seasonal recaps, and summarizes how the consequences of that particular baseball era set the stage for the next. On the origins and evolution of on-the-field play—from the 1880s origin of pitching high and tight then low and away, to modern-day use of body armor at bat—plus statistics and record-breaking achievements, Koppett's got it covered. On business and organizational controversies, such as the introduction of night baseball, radio and TV broadcasting, free agency, strike actions, divisional play-offs, and the policies of owners and commissioners, Koppett's got it covered. One-stop reading for the most essential stories, statistics, and opinions on the major leagues, Koppett's Concise History of Major League Baseball is the most original baseball reference available.

The Major League Baseball Ultimate Book of Records

The Major League Baseball Ultimate Book of Records
Author: Major League Baseball
Publsiher: Fenn-M&S
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0771057342

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Collects such baseball records as most grand slams in a season, highest attendance in a single season, most strikeouts in a rookie season, and most World Series hits.

History of Major League Baseball

History of Major League Baseball
Author: Joel Zoss,John Stewart Bowman
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 392
Release: 1992
Genre: Baseball
ISBN: 0886651182

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100 Years of Major League Baseball

100 Years of Major League Baseball
Author: David Nemec,Saul Wisnia
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2000
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0785343954

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This comprehensive, historical tribute to America's favorite pastime highlights baseball's compelling dramas, legendary heroes, its cultural impact throughout the years, and more. The game is chronicled decade-by-decade, with over 500 pages packed with: - Full-color photographs - At-a-glance, important facts on each playing season - Detailed information about legendary players, important records, and more. A remarkable and informative salute to America's favorite pastime. 650 4.

America s Game

America s Game
Author: Bryan Soderholm-Difatte
Publsiher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2018-06-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781538110638

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This comprehensive survey of major league baseball looks at the national pastime’s legendary figures, major innovations, and pivotal moments, from the beginning of the twentieth century through World War II. In America's Game: A History of Major League Baseball through World War II, Bryan Soderholm-Difatte provides a comprehensive narrative of the major developments and key figures in Major League Baseball, during a time when the sport was still truly the national pastime. Soderholm-Difatte details pivotal moments—including the founding of the American League, the 1919 Black Sox scandal, and navigating the Great Depression and two World Wars—and concludes with a chapter examining the exclusion of black ballplayers from the major leagues. Central personalities covered in this book include baseball executives Judge Landis and Branch Rickey, managers John McGraw and Joe McCarthy, and iconic players such as Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. America’s Game isn’t simply about celebrating the exploits of great players and teams; it is just as much about the history of Major League Baseball as an institution and the evolution of the game itself. With significant changes taking place in baseball in recent times, this book will remind baseball fans young and old of the rich history of the game.

The Baseball Chronicle

The Baseball Chronicle
Author: Carolyn Keene,David Nemec
Publsiher: Publications International
Total Pages: 674
Release: 2002
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0785370129

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Contains a year-by-year history of major league baseball.

History of Major League Baseball

History of Major League Baseball
Author: Joel Zoss,Outlet Book Company Staff,Random House Value Publishing Staff,Rh Value Publishing
Publsiher: Crescent
Total Pages: 135
Release: 1993-03-29
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 0517087561

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The Baseball Timeline

The Baseball Timeline
Author: Burt Solomon
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 1118
Release: 1997
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 038078291X

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From baseball's humble beginnings to its modern-day pyrotechnics, this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind, and endlessly entertaining volume contains stats and records, amazing anecdotes, and recreations of great games and heroic events--from pre-season to post-season and all the glory days in between.