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Home Run King
The Remarkable Record of Hank Aaron
Sports Publishing
In the fifty years that have passed since Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run and supplanted Babe Ruth as baseball's home run king, his legend and legacy have only grown. Humble and modest to a fault, he always insisted that he didn't want people ...Larry Doby in Black and White
The Story of a Baseball Pioneer
Sports Publishing
When people think of baseball trailblazers, their minds immediately go to Jackie Robinson. He was the man who broke the color barrier, appearing in 1947 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and would go on to a Hall of Fame career. His number 42 is retired ...Shine the Light
How Sandlot Baseball Connects People in a Disconnected World
Sports Publishing
The sandlot movement is a different animal, drawing players of all ages back to their roots. If you remember playing baseball in yards and alleyways or an open field, you’ll be glad to know the tradition continues in grownup leagues across the ...A Baseball Gaijin
Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back
Sports Publishing
Like many American boys, Tony Barnette yearned to one day make it to "The Show," playing baseball professionally. The Arizona State pitcher was drafted in the 10th round in 2006 by the in-state Diamondbacks. It looked like this was the beginning ...Remembering Torn-Down Ballparks, Over a Cold Beer
A Beer Table Book Celebrating Lost Ballparks
Sports Publishing
The perfect beer-table book for fans of the Great American Pastime—regardless of team affiliation! Beginning with Comiskey Park in 1990, author Ken Finnigan used to take road trips to many ancient remaining ballparks with his oldest brother. The ...Tomlin
The Soul of a Football Coach
Sports Publishing
In 2007, at the age of thirty-four, Mike Tomlin was hired as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Replacing Hall of Famer Bill Cowher—and two years removed from the team’s Super Bowl XL victory—there was immense pressure on the first-year ...The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History
Our Generation of Memories, From 1960 to Today
Sports Publishing
Can you guess the most memorable sports moments to happen in the Big Apple? Collected together for the first time, The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History chronicles the most memorable sporting events to be held in New York, ranking ...Game of My Life Washington Commanders
Memorable Stories of Commanders Football
Sports Publishing
Several prominent players who have worn the legendary Commanders (previously known as the Redskins) helmet share their fondest single-game experience and memories. Sam Huff, Billy Kilmer, Larry Brown, Pat Fischer, Len Hauss, Mike Bass, Roy ...Baseball’s Memorable Misses
An Unabashed Look at the Game's Craziest Zeroes
Sports Publishing
Baseball books span the spectrum from the All-Stars to the has-beens but invariably overlook the endless string of things that could have happened but didn't. Baseball’s Memorable Misses fills that void, pointing out little-known facts perfect ...The Science of Hockey
The Math, Technology, and Data Behind the Sport
Sports Publishing
Whether you’re a casual hockey observer or a passionate fan who can’t get enough of the game, there’s something for everyone in The Science of Hockey. Author Kevin Snow spoke with former players and coaches, along with numerous industry experts ...The Basketball Maniac's Almanac
The Absolutely, Positively, and Without Question Greatest Book of Fact, Figures, and Astonishing Lists Ever Compiled
Sports Publishing
Part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of basketball stats and facts ever assembled!Did you know that Wilt Chamberlain and Wes Unseld are the only two players in basketball history ...The Science of Football
The Math, Technology, and Data Behind America's Game
Sports Publishing
In The Science of Football, sportswriter and injury expert Will Carroll teams up with writer and podcast host Tyler Brooke to show how understanding the science behind American football helps fans appreciate the sport even more. The authors ...Baseball's Best Ever
A Half Century of Covering Hall of Famers
Sports Publishing
“Big-league baseball is subtle; cloaked in summer languor, moving with the slow, supple grace of a ballerina practicing backstage, yet taut and technical in its skills. To view a baseball game and appreciate it takes concentration.” So begins ...Champions of the Octagon
One-on-One with MMA and UFC Greats
Sports Publishing
Learn the stories, history, and strategy of the sport's greatest champions—in their own words! Mixed martial arts (MMA) has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. With Dana White helping bring Ultimate Fighting Championship ...College Sports on the Brink of Disaster
The Rise of Pay-for-Play and the Fall of the Scholar-Athlete
Sports Publishing
Impelled by runaway spending and rampant corruption, America's much-beloved games of college basketball and football are being threatened. The specter of billion-dollar sums being showered on coaches, voracious athletic directors, hordes of ...From Gold Teeth to Gold Jacket
My Life in Football and Business
Sports Publishing
How a young man with a solid work ethic carried himself out of poverty to the pinnacle of professional sports and business. Before he turned sixteen, Edgerrin James had already developed the critical thinking and mental discipline required for ...The New Book of Baseball Trivia
More than 500 Questions for Avid Fans
Sports Publishing
A comprehensive trivia book that enables readers to compete as they answer questions!In The New Book of Baseball Trivia, experienced baseball author Wayne Stewart includes 500 fun and engaging questions and answers on everyone's favorite former ...1930
The Story of a Baseball Season When Hitters Reigned Supreme
Sports Publishing
The 1930 Major League baseball season was both marvelous and horrendous, great for hitters, embarrassing for pitchers. In totality it was just this side of insane as an outlier among all seasons.Major League Baseball began with the founding of ...Kaiser!
The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football
Sports Publishing
The improbable story of a soccer player who scammed his way into a lengthy career…without ever playing in a game. Born in Rio Pardo, Brazil, Carlos Henrique Raposo had dreams of becoming a professional soccer (futbol) player. After a youth ...Mount Rushmore of the New York Mets
The Best Players by Decade to Wear the Orange and Blue
Sports Publishing
Mount Rushmore, located in the Black Hills of Keystone, South Dakota, is one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States. The face of the mountain features 60-foot heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore ...