So You Think You Re A Philadelphia Phillies Fan

Author : Scott Butler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781683580041

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So You Think You're a Philadelphia Phillies Fan? by Scott Butler Pdf

So You Think You’re a Philadelphia Phillies Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Phillies baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Phillies players and coaches of the past and present, from Grover Alexander to Robin Roberts, Richie Ashburn, Jim Bunning, Dick Allen, Steve Carlton, Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, Garry Maddox, Jamie Moyer, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: Which former Phil has the highest WAR in team history? Who holds the longest hitting streak (36 games) in team history? Which pitcher holds the records for most complete games and hits allowed? In what year were the team records set for hits, total bases, and runs scored? In what year was the team record set for home runs allowed? Who was the last Phillies pitcher to win the Cy Young Award? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Phils!

Author : Brett Topel
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781613219904

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So You Think You're a New York Mets Fan? by Brett Topel Pdf

So You Think You’re a New York Mets Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Mets baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, this book will give you the details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Mets players and managers of the past and present, from Tom Seaver to Gary Carter, Keith Hernandez, Lee Mazzilli, Davey Johnson, Dave Kingman, Gil Hodges, Jerry Koosman, Jon Matlack, John Stearns, Darryl Strawberry, Mike Piazza, Edgardo Alfonzo, Matt Harvey, David Wright, and so many more. The many questions that this book answers include: • Who was drafted number one overall by the Mets in 1984? • Who was on deck when Mookie Wilson hit his famous ground ball to Bill Buckner? • There are two men enshrined in Cooperstown wearing Mets caps on their plaques, but there are 12 other Hall of Famers who played for the Mets at one point in their career. Name them. • What do the Mets' World Series MVPs from 1969 and 1986 have in common? • The two pitchers who were on the mound in 1969 and 1986 when the final out of each World Series was made were actually traded for each other. Name them. This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Amazin’s!

Author : Howie Karpin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781683580492

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So You Think You're a New York Yankees Fan? by Howie Karpin Pdf

So You Think You’re a New York Yankees Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Yankee baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Yankee players and coaches of the past and present, from Babe Ruth to Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, Catfish Hunter, Reggie Jackson, Goose Gossage, Ron Guidry, Don Mattingly, Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Mark Texiera and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: How many times had the Yankees been to the World Series before acquiring Babe Ruth from the Red Sox? Who was the Yankee outfielder who was nicknamed “Ol’ Reliable”? Who did the Yankees trade to the Cincinnati Reds in November of 1992 to acquire outfielder Paul O’Neill? Which two players have hit walk off, pennant-winning home runs in Yankee history? The longest game in Yankee history lasted how many innings? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Bombers!

Author : Joseph Wancho
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781683582205

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So You Think You're a Cleveland Indians Fan? by Joseph Wancho Pdf

So You Think You're a Cleveland Indians Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Indians baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, this book will give you the details behind each--stories that bring to life players and managers, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you'll learn more about the great Indians players and managers of the past and present, from Nap Lajoie to Tris Speaker, Cy Young, Bob Feller, Lou Boudreau, Bob Lemon, Rocky Colavito, Gaylord Perry, Sandy Alomar Jr., Omar Vizquel, Jim Thome, Corey Kluber, and so many more. The many questions that this book answers include: Who was the only Indians player to be named MVP of the All-Star Game? Who is the only pitcher in team history to win at least 30 games in a season? Which Cleveland Indians player led the team in home runs during the 1960s? In 1987, the Indians had two pitchers on their staff who were later enshrined into the Hall of Fame. Who were they? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Tribe!

Author : Curt Nelson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781683580065

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So You Think You're a Kansas City Royals Fan? by Curt Nelson Pdf

So You Think You’re a Kansas City Royals Fan? will test and expand your knowledge of one of Major League Baseball’s most successful expansion franchises. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life the history of the Kansas City Royals. This book, part of a new series, is divided into four parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. The first three-inning section contains the most basic questions. Next come the middle innings, then the late innings, and finally the Hall of Fame. Also, you’ll learn more about the great players and names in Royals history both past and present, from George Brett to Eric Hosmer, Amos Otis and Willie Wilson to Lorenzo Cain, Dan Quisenberry, Jeff Montgomery, Frank White, Mike Sweeney, Mike Moustakas, Bret Saberhagen, Paul Splittorff, Dennis Leonard, Whitey Herzog, Dick Howser, Ned Yost, Denny Matthews, Alex Gordon, and so many more—even Bo Jackson, of course. The many questions this book answers include: • Who was the first player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame with the Royals listed on his plaque? • What special first in World Series history was the 2015 match-up between the Mets and Royals? • Which two Royals players worked on crews that helped build Royals Stadium? • Who was the first hitter to record a multi–home run game for the Royals? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the 2015 World Champion Royals!

Author : Larry Shenk,Larry Bowa
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781623688370

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If These Walls Could Talk: Philadelphia Phillies by Larry Shenk,Larry Bowa Pdf

Over the last half-century, the Philadelphia Phillies have experienced epic highs—World Series titles in 1980 and 2008—and frustrating lows, and Larry Shenk has been there for every minute of it. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and events that have shaped the franchise's history. The book gives the detailed scouting reports on Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley and takes readers into the clubhouse as Steve Carlton closes in on 300 career wins. Listen in on Pete Rose's phone call with President Reagan after Rose broke the National League hits record and see Richie Ashburn's face when he heard he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Giving fans a taste of what it's like to be a part of the Phillies' storied history from a perspective unlike any other, readers will also learn about a man whose work ethic and character has made an impact on the players and staff for 50 years.

Author : Mike McNesby
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780557094363

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Hard to Believe! by Mike McNesby Pdf

Hard to Believe! is the game-by-game story of the 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies. Each game is captured in incredible detail combined with numerous photos and interviews that make this THE book on the Phillies drive to the World Series.

Author : Bob Gordon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781613214312

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Game of My Life Philadelphia Phillies by Bob Gordon Pdf

More than twenty former and current Philadelphia Phillies players share their fondest single-game experience and memories with author Bob Gordon. Many of the moments celebrate the extraordinary events that have shaped the Phillies’ rich heritage. Curt Simmons, John Vukovich, Kevin Jordan, Del Unser, Doug Glanville, and Tug McGraw are just a few of the legendary Phillies stars who discuss the games of their lives. Even Phillie Phanatics I and II join in the fun. This book is the ticket for Philadelphia Phillies fans everywhere to travel back to many of the big games and moments that have shaped the team and franchise during its 131-year history in the City of Brotherly Love.

Author : Skip Clayton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781683582434

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So You Think You're a Philadelphia Flyers Fan? by Skip Clayton Pdf

So You Think You’re a Philadelphia Flyers Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Flyers hockey. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, it will give you the details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Flyers players and coaches of the past and present, from Bobby Clarke to Bernie Parent, Bill Barber, Fred Shero, Rick MacLeish, Brian Propp, Mike Keenan, Mark Howe, Tim Kerr, Ron Hextall, Eric Desjardins, Jeremy Roenick, Chris Pronger, Eric Lindros, Mark Recchi, Simon Gagne, Wayne Simmonds, and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: • What goalie recorded the first shutout in team history? • Which former Flyers coach later won a Stanley Cup for another team? • Who scored the very first regular-season overtime goal for the Flyers? • What opponent went forty-two games without beating the Flyers at the Spectrum? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Fly Guys!

Author : Todd Zolecki
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781600781643

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Phillies by Todd Zolecki Pdf

A book augmented by archival images examines all the memorable, and forgettable, moments in Phillies baseball history by blending anecdotes and reveries from current and former Phillies and opposing players. Original.

Author : Rich Westcott
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781613210369

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Tales from the Philadelphia Phillies Dugout by Rich Westcott Pdf

Recapture all the magic of Philadelphia Phillies baseball! With 128 years of competition, they have some amazing tales to share. Westcott presents the triumphs, tragedies, and even a little trivia about the team.

Author : Andrew V. Thompson
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1729261957

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Reasons to Be a Philadelphia Phillies Fan by Andrew V. Thompson Pdf

Do you know somebody that's a Philadelphia Phillies fan?Well time to mock them with this book. Inside are pages of negatives: Reasons To Be A Philadelphia Phillies Fan: 'Nope, this team sucks', 'Can't think of anything', 'Nil. Ah jeez, it can't be this hard to find a single excuse can it?'A Perfect 'zinger' present for your friends.Can't find the team your looking for? Contact us at http: //funnyreadz.com and we'll make one for you

Author : Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781453280270

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Chicken Soup for the Baseball Fan's Soul by Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen Pdf

Play Ball! These words resonate with special meaning in the minds of anyone who has ever enjoyed a game of baseball. Every fan will be amused and touched by stories of sportsmanship and victory gathered from the clay diamonds of America.

Author : Skip Clayton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781683580966

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So You Think You're a Philadelphia Eagles Fan? by Skip Clayton Pdf

So You Think You’re a Philadelphia Eagles Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of The Birds. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book is divided into four parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. The Rookie section contains the most basic questions. Next come the Starter and All-Pro sections, followed by the biggest challenge: the Hall of Fame. Also, you’ll learn more about the great Eagles players and coaches of the past and present, including Norm Van Brocklin, Steve Van Buren, Chuck Bednarik, Pete Retzlaff, Harold Carmichael, Dick Vermeil, Mike Quick, Randall Cunningham, Reggie White, Andy Reid, and Carson Wentz.. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: Who scored the winning touchdown in the 1960 NFL Championship Game? When Donovan McNabb became the starting quarterback during the 1999 season, who did he replace? Who threw the longest touchdown pass in Eagles history? Who are the only three Eagles players to lead the league in scoring? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of Philadelphia football!

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Readiness Subcommittee. Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Panel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Fast food restaurants
ISBN : IND:30000090985353

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Current and Planned Operations of Fast-food Franchises on Military Bases by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Readiness Subcommittee. Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Panel Pdf