Fightin Phillies

Author : Larry Shenk,Larry Andersen
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781633194717

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Fightin' Phillies by Larry Shenk,Larry Andersen Pdf

From when the Phillies franchise was established in 1883 and a rookie manager led the team to its first National League pennant in 1915 to the World Series titles in 1980 and 2008, Larry Shenk, a longtime Phillies executive, provides insight into a potpourri of faces, places, events, and personalities in Phillies history. He takes readers through every no-hitter thrown by a Phillies pitcher and an incredible season by a relief pitcher who became the Most Valuable Player. Read about Mike Schmidt’s most dramatic home run, the youngest pitcher to ever win a game in the big leagues, the greatest one-game performance in World Series history, the most unbreakable records in franchise history, and why the Phillies held spring training in Pennsylvania during the 1940s.

Author : Tyler Kepner
Publisher : Mvp Books
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780760342770

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The Phillies Experience by Tyler Kepner Pdf

Highlights the stories, athletes, and memorable moments that have defined the Philadelphia Phillies since the franchise's founding in 1883.

Author : Richard Worth
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780786468447

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Baseball Team Names by Richard Worth Pdf

Professional baseball is full of arcane team names. The Los Angeles Dodgers, for instance, owe their nickname to the trolley tracks that honeycombed Brooklyn in the early 1880s. (Residents were "trolley dodgers.") From the Negro Leagues, there were the Pittsburgh Crawfords (sponsored early by the Crawford Bath House and Recreation Center); from the minors, the Tucson Waddies (slang for cowboy) and, later, the Montgomery Biscuits (for the would-be concessions staple); from overseas, the Adelaide, Australia, Bite (a shark reference but also a pun for bight) and the Bussum, Netherlands, Mr. Cocker HCAW (the sponsoring restaurant chain, followed by the acronym for the official team name, Honkbalclub Allan Weerbaar). This comprehensive reference book explains the nicknames of thousands of major and minor league franchises, Negro League and early independent black clubs, and international teams--from 1869 through 2011.

Author : Brian C. Engelhardt
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467133807

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Reading's Big League Exhibition Games by Brian C. Engelhardt Pdf

While Reading may be known today for the Fightin' Phils, it has also been the site of 72 games played by 17 major-league franchises and barnstorming teams since 1874. Among the teams that have played in these exhibition games are the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Giants, and St. Louis Cardinals, along with appearances by baseball greats Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mike Schmidt, Ernie Banks, and Rogers Hornsby. Reading fans have looked on as both the 1906 Phillies and A's tried to catch a bunny on the field mid-game, cheered for Christy Mathewson's shutouts, sang "Happy Birthday" to Pete Rose, and watched "Shoeless" Joe Jackson hit a home run.

Author : Robin Roberts,C. Paul Rogers
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 156639466X

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The Whiz Kids and the 1950 Pennant by Robin Roberts,C. Paul Rogers Pdf

Every generation or so, a team comes along whose march toward victory is so improbable that you can't help but root them along. The 1950 Philadelphia Phillies was that kind of team; young and spirited, the Whiz Kids played a raw, emotional brand of baseball, nipping the Brooklyn Dodgers on the final day of the season to bring the National League's perennial doormat its first title in 35 years. Hall-of-Fame member Robin Roberts, the team's ace starter, peppers his recollections with snippets of oral history from his teammates to produce a book as lively as the team itself.--

Author : Tim Healey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493028597

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Hometown Hardball by Tim Healey Pdf

Grab a Zweigle's White Hot at Dwyer Stadium (built in 1939) and cheer on the Batavia Muckdogs. Join B.B. the Bluefish as he warms up the crowd at Bridgeport's Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Take in the view of Coney Island from the upper deck of MCU Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones. Watch from a box seat in Pawtucket as top Red Sox prospects try to make it to the bigs. . . . It's all part of minor league baseball in the Northeast. This book conveys the essence of the sport--from the sublime (summer nights under the lights cheering for a hometown team) to the ridiculous (racing bagels, cowboy monkeys, garish "alternate" uniforms--by visiting 27 minor league ballparks through the Northeast. It offers both a visitor's guide and an appealing narrative, covering the particulars of each venue--who plays there and when, how to get there, where to sit and what to eat--and describing what makes each park, and each team and town, special. It also offers a bit of history of the parks--the legends who played there and the great games they hosted. From Portland, Maine (home of the Sea Dogs) to Altoona, Pennsylvania (home of the Curve), this book features Triple-A, Double-A, and Single-A action from every part of the region.

Author : Josh Pahigian,Kevin O'Connell
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780762783915

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The Ultimate Baseball Road Trip, 2nd by Josh Pahigian,Kevin O'Connell Pdf

The most entertaining and comprehensive guide to every baseball fan’s dream road trip—including every new ballpark since the 2004 edition—revised and completely updated!

Author : Josh Pahigian,Kevin O'Connell
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762784196

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Ultimate Baseball Road Trip by Josh Pahigian,Kevin O'Connell Pdf

The most entertaining and comprehensive guide to every baseball fan’s dream road trip—including every new ballpark since the 2004 edition—revised and completely updated!

Author : Joe Orlando
Publisher : Zyrus Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 193399021X

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Collecting Sports Legends by Joe Orlando Pdf

This comprehensive guide takes the reader on a historical journey, providing an in-depth look at the icons of sport, captured through their greatest collectibles. Composed by the leading experts in the field, never before has one book covered such a variety of hobby subjects. For those interested in building a fine collection of sports memorabilia, from baseball cards to autographs to game-used bats, each subject is covered in great detail. Within each chapter, the best of the best has been selected by the experts. Whether you are a hardcore collector or just an avid sports fan, this book not only helps bring the legends of sport to life but it provides crucial tips on how to assemble a world class collection. From Babe Ruth to Tiger Woods, from Wilt Chamberlain to Joe Namath, every major sport is covered. This book contains hundreds of sports memorabilia images, including many of the finest examples in the world.

Author : Chris Ivy
Publisher : Heritage Capital Corporation
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1599673835

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Heritage Auctions Sports Collectibles Auction Catalog #716, Dallas, TX by Chris Ivy Pdf

Author : Bob Lemke
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781440223822

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Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards by Bob Lemke Pdf

This is the most comprehensive and respected vintage baseball card price guide on the market--considered to be the "bible" of the hobby. The Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards (2012), 21st Edition, contains thousands of card values covering cards from approximately 5,000 sets released between 1863-1981. In the 21st Edition, you'll find more than 5,000 photos, explanations for each set, unique features, size, and many additional details. Detailed pricing information and values are included. The Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards has been, and continues to be, a core title produced by Krause Publication…going on 21 years! If you collect baseball cards, this is a must-have annually!

Author : Randy Lerch
Publisher : Word to the World Ministries
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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God in the Bullpen: The Randy Lerch Story by Randy Lerch Pdf

God in the Bullpen! How else would one describe the One who rescued a major league pitcher? Many professional athletes have experimented with drugs. When I was told by a respected veteran that I would never make it in the major leagues without amphetamines, I trusted him and took them. They gave me a feeling of invincibility, but they hurt my performance. Soon, the “greenies” became a habit, and eventually I washed them down with alcohol. Of course, that became a habit, too. Eventually, addiction led to failed rehabilitation efforts and an automobile accident while driving impaired that nearly took my life. When I reached the lowest point ever, the ultimate relief pitcher, God, came from the bullpen and saved my life. I was later diagnosed with cirrhosis. My liver was incurably damaged by the alcohol. With His help, I am battling this, but only God can know how much time I have left. I want to tell my story to help others avoid the pitfalls that brought me to a time of despair. I also want to tell you that the LORD can help you if you will give your life to Him: and, He will give you eternal life in Heaven.

Author : William A. Cook
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002-06-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780786412167

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The Summer of '64 by William A. Cook Pdf

The 1964 season, highlighted by two significant trades, a game-winning home run, and three no-hitters, was a dramatic one for the National League. But even more thrilling was that season's final week and the race for the pennant. All the drama of the 1964 National League season through the Cardinals' league championship is in this book. It covers Johnny Callison's All-Star game-winning home run, Duke Snider's trade from the New York Mets to the San Francisco Giants and Lou Brock's trade from the Cubs to the Cardinals, Reds manager Fred Hutchinson's battle with cancer (and his replacement, and death in November 1964), the controversial remarks made by Giants manager Alvin Dark about African American and Latin players on his own team, the no-hitters pitched by Sandy Koufax of the Dodgers, Jim Bunning of the Phillies, and Ken Johnson of the Colt .45s (later the Astros), the opening of Shea Stadium, and the demolition of the Polo Grounds. Special attention is given to the final weeks of the season when the Phillies collapsed with a six and a half game lead and twelve games to go, while battling it out with the Cardinals and the Reds.

Author : Norman L. Macht
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781496214195

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They Played the Game by Norman L. Macht Pdf

Noted baseball historian Norman L. Macht brings together a wide?ranging collection of baseball voices from the Deadball Era through the 1970s, including nine Hall of Famers, who take the reader onto the field, into the dugouts and clubhouses, and inside the minds of both players and managers. These engaging, wide-ranging oral histories bring surprising revelations—both highlights and lowlights—about their careers, as they revisit their personal mental scrapbooks of the days when they played the game. Not all of baseball’s best stories are told by its biggest stars, especially when the stories are about those stars. Many of the storytellers you’ll meet in They Played the Game are unknown to today’s fans: the Red Sox’s Charlie Wagner talks about what it was like to be Ted Williams’s roommate in Williams’s rookie year; the Dodgers’ John Roseboro recounts his strategy when catching for Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax; former Yankee Mark Koenig recalls batting ahead of Babe Ruth in the lineup, and sometimes staying out too late with him; John Francis Daley talks about batting against Walter Johnson; Carmen Hill describes pitching against Babe Ruth in the 1927 World Series.

Author : Jeff Savage
Publisher : LernerClassroom
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780822589785

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Ryan Howard by Jeff Savage Pdf

A short look at the life of the baseball star.