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Love of Baseball by Publications International Ltd. Staff (2005, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPublications International, The Limited
ISBN-101412711312
ISBN-139781412711319
eBay Product ID (ePID)48616861
Product Key Features
Book TitleLove of Baseball
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicBaseball / History, Baseball / General, Sports Cards / Baseball
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorPublications International Ltd. Staff
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight29.7 Oz
Item Length6.9 in
Item Width6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-115108
Dewey Edition0
TitleLeadingThe
SynopsisIf you love baseball, be prepared for a thrill! Flipping through these pages is like taking a stroll through history. Superstars and record-breakers of today share space with yesterday's heroes. Unforgettable stories and historic photos bring the golden age of baseball to life. Get to know the greatest players of all time through fascinating facts and statistics as well as hilarious quotations. Meet the sluggers and the speedsters, the hotshots and the legends. See Babe Ruth's famous "called shot," and capture the excitement of Barry Bonds's 73rd home run. Relive memorable moments and classic World Series games. You'll almost hear the roar of the crowd and thrill to the sight of your hero digging in at the plate. The history of baseball is rich and colorful. It seems everyone from American presidents to the stars themselves has something to say about America's game, and it's all right here. The Love of Baseball is so much more than just a book about baseball; it is the very essence of the game itself. Book jacket., The Love of Baseball takes readers on a stroll through baseball history, with unforgettable stories and historic photos that bring baseball to life. In this chunky hardcover book, today's baseball superstars and record-breakers share space with yesterday's heroes. Fascinating stories, as well as entertaining quotes , help readers get to know the greatest players of all time. Readers can see Babe Ruth's famous called shot, capture the excitement of Barry Bonds' 73rd home run, revisit Randy Johnson's amazing career, and relive classic World Series games. Color and black-and-white photos illustrate baseball's story. Features include profiles of baseball's greatest players , ballparks , and broadcasters ; interesting facts and statistics ; memorable game moments ; and much more . Each chapter of The Love of Baseball opens with an insightful quote about the game. Chapters include: Busting Fences and Chasing Flies: The 1998 home run race, Don Larsen's perfect game, Mickey Mantle's mammoth home run. Cracks of the Bat, Plays at the Plate, and Fun in the Field: Luis Aparicio's baseline-burning speed, Roger Clemens's pitching feats, baseball's best bunters. Rounding the Bases: Profiles of Shoeless Joe Jackson, Jackie Robinson, Johnny Bench, and the greatest teams ever. Wild Pitches and Out-of-the-Park Dingers: Tom Seaver's's Rookie of the Year season, Roger Maris's then-record 61 homers. Grand Slams and Grandstanding: Yogi Berra's unique language, Reggie Jackson's Mr. October heroics. Bringing It Home: The Boston Red Sox reverse the curse, Bill Mazeroski's home run that ended the 1960 World Series. Hardcover, 320 pages. A must for any baseball fan, The Love of Baseball unfolds the sport's rich and colorful history.
LC Classification NumberGV863.A1L68 2005
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- Nov 10, 2015
Good book
bought the book for my 6 year old grandson, he loves the bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 16, 2016
Great Book
A+++Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 27, 2016
Awesome Book
Amazing gift for yourself or someone else. Lots of short stories and facts. Great coffee table book, or one to pull out when company is here.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
