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Runnin' Redbirds

Author : Eric Vickrey
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476693644

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Runnin' Redbirds by Eric Vickrey Pdf

The 1982 St. Louis Cardinals played an entertaining style of baseball built on speed and defense. The roster was constructed and piloted by Whitey Herzog, a baseball visionary who tailored his team for the AstroTurf and spacious dimensions of Busch Stadium. Herzog traded for closer Bruce Sutter, speedsters Lonnie Smith and Willie McGee, and defensive wizard Ozzie Smith, adding to a talented roster that included the likes of Bob Forsch, Keith Hernandez, and George Hendrick. The result was an exhilarating season filled with winning streaks, numerous obstacles, and one unforgettable steal of home. The Cardinals won the National League pennant despite hitting the fewest home runs in the major leagues, then overcame baseball's most powerful team--the Milwaukee Brewers--in the World Series. This exhaustive account chronicles the Cardinals from Herzog's rebuild to the final out of the Fall Classic. Hundreds of sources, including original interviews, were compiled to revisit a championship season and tell the backstories of an eclectic group of players who reached baseball's pinnacle.

Bob Forsch's Tales from Cardinals Dugout

Author : Bob Forsch,Tom Wheatley
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Baseball players
ISBN : 9781596700413

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Bob Forsch's Tales from Cardinals Dugout by Bob Forsch,Tom Wheatley Pdf

Offering readers more than just a sneak peek into the dugout, Bob Forsch's Tales from the Cardinals Dugout takes fans into the clubhouse, out to the bullpen, onto the mound, up to the batter's box, around the base paths, along for the ride to spring training, and maybe even on a fishing trip or two in this tribute to the long and storied tradition of St. Louis Cardinals baseball. In his own witty style, Bob Forsch, known to many as ?Forschie? during his playing days, has drawn from his exciting history with the Cardinals to bring fans stories that are laugh-out-loud funny.

Boom and Bust in St. Louis

Author : Jon David Cash
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476638966

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Boom and Bust in St. Louis by Jon David Cash Pdf

The St. Louis Cardinals, despite winning more World Series than any Major League franchise except for the New York Yankees, have seen their share of dry spells when they were shut out of the postseason. Like the American economy, the Cardinals have seen their fortunes cycle through prolonged ups and downs, with booms in 1885-1888, 1926-1946, 1964-1968, 1982-1987 and 1996-2011, and busts in 1889-1925, 1947-1963, 1969-1981 and 1988-1995. Drawing on years of research, this book chronicles the Cardinals' periods of success and failure and explains the reasons behind them.

Big 50: St. Louis Cardinals

Author : Benjamin Hochman,Tony La Russa
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781633199866

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Big 50: St. Louis Cardinals by Benjamin Hochman,Tony La Russa Pdf

The Big 50: St. Louis Cardinals is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that make the Cardinals the Cardinals. St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Benjamin Hochman recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Mark McGwire, Albert Pujols, and Yadier Molina.

St. Louis Cardinals

Author : Rob Rains
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781683580393

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St. Louis Cardinals by Rob Rains Pdf

The St. Louis Cardinals are a team steeped in history and a winning tradition. For proof look no further than the epic 2011 World Series! The secret to their success? It’s those special players who have been lucky enough to don the Birds at Bat. But whatever happened to those players once the bright stadium lights were dimmed and the cleats were hung up for good? St. Louis Cardinals: Where Have You Gone? provides the fascinating answer as the authors catch up with over thirty-five former Redbirds in this one-of-a-kind volume. Fans will delight in hearing about the post-baseball careers of stars from every era. Dick Groat shares his return to the sport closest to his heart: basketball; Bob Tewksbury hits the books and learns to write papers again as he completes his master’s degree in sport psychology; and Vince Coleman shares his playing skills with a new generation as a minor league coach and celebrity golfer. Life after baseball can be an unforeseen business venture, a few rounds of charity golf, 788 acres of seclusion, a minor league dugout, a PhD, or a blessing in disguise—whatever the outcome, it’s always an adventure any true Cardinals fan would love to share.

That St. Louis Thing, Vol. 2: An American Story of Roots, Rhythm and Race

Author : Bruce R. Olson
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781483457994

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That St. Louis Thing, Vol. 2: An American Story of Roots, Rhythm and Race by Bruce R. Olson Pdf

That St. Louis Thing is an American story of music, race relations and baseball. Here is over 100 years of the cityÕs famed musical development -- blues, jazz and rock -- placed in the context of its civil rights movement and its political and ecomomic power. Here, too, are the cityÕs people brought alive from its foundation to the racial conflicts in Ferguson in 2014. The panorama of the city presents an often overlooked gem, music that goes far beyond famed artists such as Scott Joplin, Miles Davis and Tina Turner. The city is also the scene of a historic civil rights movement that remained important from its early beginnings into the twenty-first century. And here, too, are the sounds of the crack of the bat during a century-long love affair with baseball.

Amazin' Again

Author : Greg W. Prince
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781613219461

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Amazin' Again by Greg W. Prince Pdf

They were coming off a seemingly endless string of losing records. They were considered years away from legitimate contention. They were derided and disregarded as a matter of course. But in 2015 the New York Mets changed their course and changed their story. The result was the best kind of amazin’. Against all expectations, these Mets surged from the starting gate, hung tough when adversity threatened to overwhelm their budding chances, and fortified themselves for a stretch drive few could have foreseen. In short order, they proceeded to capture a division title, raise a pennant, and lay claim to the heart of their city. With an unforgettable cast of characters including Matt Harvey, David Wright, Jacob deGrom, Yoenis Cespedes, and Daniel Murphy, the tale of the 2015 National League champion New York Mets is told for the ages in Amazin’ Again. Author Greg Prince—cocreator of Faith and Fear in Flushing, the blog that has distilled the heart and soul of Mets fandom for more than a decade—traces the trajectory of this championship season, from its roots in a long-ago amateur draft to its climax within the cauldron of Citi Field’s first World Series. In between, Prince re-creates the emotions of a year that culminated in the Mets making New York their kind of town once again. 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.

Legends of October (Enhanced e-Book)

Author : Lyle Spencer,MLB.com Staff,Yogi Berra
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780062283320

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Legends of October (Enhanced e-Book) by Lyle Spencer,MLB.com Staff,Yogi Berra Pdf

From one Giant—New York's Christy Mathewson in 1905—through the champion San Francisco Giants of 2010 and 2012, postseason stars of varying sizes, shapes, nationalities and attitudes have emerged across the Major League Baseball landscape. While pitching has been the dominant theme from the beginning, there have been epic hitting performances and unforgettable defensive plays along the way, creating more than a century of memories for fans of the Postseason. Legends of October celebrates the greatest postseason performances in Major League history, complete with more than 30 minutes of video and 48 photographs.

High-flying Birds

Author : Jerome M. Mileur
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780826271785

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High-flying Birds by Jerome M. Mileur Pdf

"Mileur provides a game-by-game account of the 1942 St. Louis Cardinals, world champions and the winningest team in franchise history. He recounts the team's close pennant race against the Brooklyn Dodgers and World Series victory over the New York Yankees, while conveying the physical and mental demands on the players within the context of wartime America"--Provided by publisher.

You're Missin' a Great Game

Author : Michael McGarrity,Whitey Herzog,Jonathan Pitts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UOM:39015043797227

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You're Missin' a Great Game by Michael McGarrity,Whitey Herzog,Jonathan Pitts Pdf

From the man pronounced "the best baseball mind of the last 25 years" comes a poignant, insightful look at the strategy of baseball, the way it is played, and how the game can become even better.

Billy Southworth

Author : John C. Skipper
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780786468478

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Billy Southworth by John C. Skipper Pdf

Billy Southworth was the most successful major league baseball manager of the 1940s including the three straight years in which his St. Louis Cardinal teams won more than 100 games. He won three National League pennants with the Cardinals and one with the Boston Braves, and his .597 winning percentage is the fifth highest in baseball history. But Southworth was dogged by demons off the field, including the deaths of three children. On the field, his achievements were minimized by many because they occurred during the war years when the baseball talent level was below par. When he finally got top recognition, being elected to the Hall of Fame in 2007, the honor occurred 38 years after his death.

Runnin' Redbirds

Author : Eric Vickrey
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476651392

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Runnin' Redbirds by Eric Vickrey Pdf

The 1982 St. Louis Cardinals played an entertaining style of baseball built on speed and defense. The roster was constructed and piloted by Whitey Herzog, a baseball visionary who tailored his team for the AstroTurf and spacious dimensions of Busch Stadium. Herzog traded for closer Bruce Sutter, speedsters Lonnie Smith and Willie McGee, and defensive wizard Ozzie Smith, adding to a talented roster that included the likes of Bob Forsch, Keith Hernandez, and George Hendrick. The result was an exhilarating season filled with winning streaks, numerous obstacles, and one unforgettable steal of home. The Cardinals won the National League pennant despite hitting the fewest home runs in the major leagues, then overcame baseball’s most powerful team—the Milwaukee Brewers—in the World Series. This exhaustive account chronicles the Cardinals from Herzog’s rebuild to the final out of the Fall Classic. Hundreds of sources, including original interviews, were compiled to revisit a championship season and tell the backstories of an eclectic group of players who reached baseball’s pinnacle.

St. Louis Cardinals: Past & Present

Author : Doug Feldmann
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781616731069

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St. Louis Cardinals: Past & Present by Doug Feldmann Pdf

Explore over a century of Cardinals baseball in this illustrated tour of the players, teams, ballparks, and historic moments! With a legacy that goes back to the Brown Stockings of the old American Association, the St. Louis Cardinals have one of the longest and greatest traditions in the history of baseball. Winners of ten World Series titles (second only to the New York Yankees) and twenty-one pennants dating back to 1885, the Redbirds have established a dynasty across the decades—from Charlie Comiskey’s four-time AA champs, through the “Gashouse Gang” of the 1930s and the “Runnin’ Redbirds” in the 1980s, up to the 2006 World Champions. Front-office pioneers like Chris von der Ahe and Branch Rickey have put the Cardinals franchise at the forefront of innovation, while bringing in some of baseball’s greatest talent—pitchers Dizzy Dean to Bob Gibson, sluggers Johnny Mize to Mark McGwire, and all-around superstars like Rogers “Rajah” Hornsby, Stan “the Man” Musial, and Albert Pujols. Pairing historic black-and-white photos and contemporary images of the modern game, St. Louis Cardinals: Past & Present explores the ballparks and the fans, the players and the teams that have defined Cardinals baseball.

The St. Louis Baseball Reader

Author : Richard Peterson
Publisher : University of Missouri
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UOM:39015064764023

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The St. Louis Baseball Reader by Richard Peterson Pdf

The St. Louis Baseball Reader is a tale of two teams: one the city’s lovable losers, the other a formidable dynasty. The St. Louis Cardinals are the most successful franchise in National League history, while the St. Louis Browns were one of the least successful, yet most colorful, American League teams. Now Richard Peterson has collected the writings of some of baseball’s greatest storytellers to pay tribute to both these teams. His book, the first anthology devoted exclusively to the Cardinals and Browns, covers the rich history of St. Louis baseball from its late-nineteenth-century origins to the modern era. The St. Louis Baseball Reader is a celebration of the many legendary stars and colorful characters who wore St. Louis uniforms and the writers who told their stories, including Alfred Spink, Roger Angell, George Will, and Baseball Hall of Fame writers Bob Broeg, J. Roy Stockton, Red Smith, and Fred Lieb. Here, too, are John Grisham, who grew up a Redbirds fan in Mississippi, and Jack Buck, the most identifiable voice in Cardinal history. Great players—Grover Cleveland Alexander, Rogers Hornsby, Marty Marion, and Satchel Paige—tell their own stories, while Bill Veeck offers an account of his wild ride as the last Browns owner and Whitey Herzog shares regrets about the play that cost the Cardinals the 1985 World Series. From the days of the Gas House Gang to the 1944 “Streetcar Series,” from Bill Veeck’s legendary stunts to Mark McGwire’s pursuit of Roger Maris’s home-run record, the Reader will bring back memories for every fan. It takes in all of the magic of the ballpark—whether recounting the unhittable pitching of Bob Gibson, the slugging prowess of Stan “The Man” Musial, or the sterling glove-work of Ozzie Smith—along with reflective commentaries that tell how Jackie Robinson confronted racism and Curt Flood challenged the reserve clause. St. Louis is a city blessed with a memorable baseball history, and The St. Louis Baseball Reader perfectly captures the joy and heartbreak of its winning and losing teams. It’s a book that will delight current fans of the Cardinals and old-timers who fondly recall the Browns.

The Heart of the Order

Author : Thomas Boswell
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UOM:39015015225785

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The Heart of the Order by Thomas Boswell Pdf

Baseball stories originally published in the Washington post and various magazines.