Amazing Phillies Feats

Author : Rich Westcott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1938545400

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Amazing Phillies Feats by Rich Westcott Pdf

The Philadelphia Phillies enjoy one of baseball's longest and richest team histories, now in their 138th year of existence. And while championships have been few, there has been no shortage of great players and great achievements for the Phils―from their late 19th century sluggers, to the Cinderella 1950 Whiz Kids, to the superstars of the 1960s and 1970s, to the heroes of their two World Series titles. Legendary Philadelphia sportswriter, Rich Westcott, is uniquely qualified to write Amazing Phillies Feats. Westcott draws from his encyclopedic knowledge of the team to select 33 of the most thrilling, unforgettable, and amazing accomplishments in team history. Each chapter is filled with background on the featured player, funny and insightful quotations―many taken from the author's own interviews―and stats that go beyond what can be found in mainstream references. Read about - Billy Hamilton, the Rickey Henderson of the 1890s, who set the now 126-year-old single-season record for runs scored - Eddie Waitkus, who was shot in a hotel room by a crazed fan―the inspiration for Bernard Malamud's "The Natural" - Richie Ashburn's throw home in 1950 to cut off a Brooklyn run that would have given them the pennant - Jimmy Rollins' team-record 38-game hitting streak - Chase Utley becoming the second player ever to blast 5 home runs in a World Series - Roy Halladay's 2 no-hit games in one season Westcott uses his storytelling gift to weave together informative, entertaining, and affection-filled jaunts through the greatest highlights from Phillies history that Phanatics will love and other fans will appreciate and learn from.

Author : Rich Westcott
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781613216774

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Great Stuff by Rich Westcott Pdf

Who never heard of Johnny Vander Meer’s back-to-back no-hitters? Or Christy Mathewson’s three shutouts in one World Series? Or Steve Carlton winning 27 games for a last-place team that won a total of only 59 games? These and a variety of other pitching feats comprise the contents of Rich Westcott’s latest book, One of a Kind: Baseball’s Greatest Pitching Feats. However, this is not a book that focuses on career records. Nor does it concentrate only on the great pitchers of the game. Rather, this is a book that pays tribute to special achievements, some of which were performed in one game, others of which took place during one season, and still others that were an accumulation of related accomplishments performed over an extended period. In their own way, all were very special. None of these feats was ever duplicated. Each one stands alone as a singular achievement. From Carl Hubbell, who won 24 games in a row; to Bob Feller, who threw 15 strikeouts in his Major League debut at the age of 17; to Nolan Ryan, owner of seven no-hitters. A seasoned baseball writer, Westcott explores these feats and many more in One of a Kind . Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : David Nemec
Publisher : Plume
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UOM:39015011621110

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Great Baseball Feats, Facts, & Firsts by David Nemec Pdf

Here in one volume are all the offbeat feats, historic moments, and one-of-a-kind characters that have kept baseball flying for over 150 years. This comprehensive and updated volume features all the need-to-know stats, scores, and strikeouts every diehard baseball fan wants.

Author : Rich Westcott
Publisher : MVP Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781610600989

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Philadelphia Phillies Past & Present by Rich Westcott Pdf

The Philadelphia Phillies franchise has been providing thrills and chills for its faithful fanatics for more than 125 years---with the 2008 World Series victory providing the ultimate high for the team and its city. The Phillies have boasted great legends of the game, including sluggers like Chuck Klein, Richie Ashburn, Mike Schmidt, and Ryan Howard; beloved characters like Tug McGraw, Lenny Dykstra, and John Kruk; and stellar hurlers from Pete Alexander to Robin Roberts to Steve Carlton to Cole Hamels. The team has left its fans alternately inspired and frustrated, while forever retaining their loyalty and passion through more than a century of baseball. Philadelphia Phillies Past & Present offers a richly illustrated tour of the players, managers, ballparks, and moments that have defined the Phillies of the past and of the present.

Author : Zander Hollander
Publisher : Troll Communications
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0816735719

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The NBA Book of Fantastic Facts, Feats & Super Stats by Zander Hollander Pdf

Author : Ken Janke
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780471965596

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Firsts, Facts, Feats, & Failures in the World of Golf by Ken Janke Pdf

For the golf enthusiast who has heard it all"Firsts, Facts, Feats, and Failures in the World of Golf" offers a refreshingly hilarious and enlightening compilation of stories from Ken Janke, one of golf's most colorful historians. From the early days of the game to today's golf legends, this book includes the greats and almost-greats, the winners and losers, the true and not-so true.

Author : David Nemec
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Baseball
ISBN : 0451204042

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Great Baseball Feats, Facts, & Firsts (2001) by David Nemec Pdf

Author : Rich Westcott
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1566398584

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Great Home Runs of the 20th Century by Rich Westcott Pdf

The home run is the single most dramatic moment in baseball. Often it has been the exclamation point that appears at the end of a game, a season, a playoff, or a World Series. For fans, certain images-such as that of Carlton Fisk urging his shot fair over Green Monster or of Kirk Gibson limping around the bases-are engraved in memory.From Babe Ruth to Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, the author tells of the stories, complete with box scores and photographs, of what he has selected as the thirty most memorable home runs. Many of the stories include comments from the author's interviews with home run hitters. Other sections cover sixty additional noteworthy home runs, All Star Game home runs, and milestones such as total home run production and grand slams.In Rich Westcott's journey through baseball history, fans will encounter the most famous moments and longest blast, as well as fascinating sidelights like these about balls that didn't travel as far.Who won a home run title without hitting a single ball out of the park?*Who hit the first inside-the-park home run in a World Series game?**Who hit the shortest home run, one that failed to reach the pitcher's mound?**** Ty Cobb won the title in 1909 with nine inside-the-park home runs.** Casey Stengel for the New York Giants in 1923.*** Andy Oyler of the Minnesota Millers scored on a two-foot drive into a mud puddle in front of home plate during a game in 1900. ( Baseball historians disagree on the truth of this account.) Author note: Rich Westcott has been a writer and editor for almost 40 years. He is the author of 10 other books, including The New Phillies Encyclopedia (with Frank Bilovsky), Phillies '93: An Incredible Season, and Philadelphia's Old Ballparks, all published by Temple University Press. He is the founder of Phillies Report, the nation's oldest continuous, baseball team newspaper. Currently, Westcott teaches sportswriting at LaSalle University and is an official scorer at Phillies games.

Author : Terry L. Folk
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781664235687

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A Grateful Life by Terry L. Folk Pdf

It is my desire in the pages of this memoir to express my deep and sincere gratitude to so many people who have reached out to me with caring, encouragement, and kindness in the various chapters of my life. Many of these individuals are highlighted in this book; they are indelibly engrained in my memory. Above all, I reserve the most resounding shouts of praise and thanksgiving to the loving and almighty God, my Creator and Sustainer, who has stayed by my side each moment of my life, whether I have realized it or not, not allowing me to drift too far from Him, always lifting me up when I have fallen or become discouraged, charting a wonderful course for me to follow, and giving my life meaning and purpose ... and my Savior Jesus Christ, who has forgiven my sins and given me the promise of abundant life in this world and eternal life in the next.

Author : Rich Westcott
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781592134281

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Veterans Stadium by Rich Westcott Pdf

Veterans Stadium was the outdoor sports and concert capital of Philadelphia from 1971 until its televised demolition in 2004. At its best, "The Vet" spawned two of the greatest moments in the city's sports history—Tug McGraw's 1980 strikeout of Willie Wilson to win the World Series and the Eagles thrashing of the Dallas Cowboys to clinch their first Super Bowl bid. At its worst, it saw fans pelt Santa Claus with snowballs and the opening of an in-stadium branch of Philadelphia municipal court to deal with rowdy Eagles fans. Part of a look-alike generation of all-purpose stadiums erected around the country, the Vet took on its own personality over the years. For all its deficiencies, it left fans loving it in the way they loved their own families—warts and all. Almost 100 photographs and Rich Westcott's yarns make Veterans Stadium the one book that will help Philadelphians—and Philadelphia visitors—remember thirty years of their history.

Author : Salem Press
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : PSU:000067303731

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Great Athletes by Salem Press Pdf

Profiles the great players of America's pastime, from past legends to the heroes of today. Also includes great Softball players.

Author : Allison Danzig,Joseph L. Reichler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Baseball
ISBN : STANFORD:36105007498764

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The History of Baseball: Its Great Players, Teams and Managers by Allison Danzig,Joseph L. Reichler Pdf

Author : John C. Skipper
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780786481781

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Wicked Curve by John C. Skipper Pdf

When in 1911 Phillies pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander set the National League record for wins by a rookie (28), it was a sign of things to come. Alexander went on to win 373 games over his 20-year career, the third highest total in major league history, and he would lead the league in ERA four times, shutouts seven times, complete games six times, and wins six times. But he also became a deeply troubled man. After the Shell-Shocked pitcher returned from World War I, he would battle alcoholism, epilepsy, and personal demons that damaged his reputation and proved disastrous for his life outside of baseball. This biography sheds new light on the pitcher and the man, focusing on Alexander's personal life, especially his complex relationship with his wife, Aimee, as well as their marriages and divorces. His Hall of Fame career, wartime service, and long decline are also documented.

Author : Mark Armour
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780803245860

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The Great Eight by Mark Armour Pdf

Recounts the 1975 Cincinnati Reds winning season, offering readers player biographies, essays on team management and key aspects and highlights of the season.

Author : Michael Francis Mann
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781465352262

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Baseball’s Rare Triple Crown by Michael Francis Mann Pdf

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