The Good The Bad The Ugly Pittsburgh Pirates

Author : John McCollister
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781572439825

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Pirates by John McCollister Pdf

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Pittsburgh Pirates documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Pirates highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the final homerun hits of the 1960 World Series by Hal Smith and Bill Mazeroski as well as the drug scandal of the early 1980s. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.

Author : John McCollister
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781617491405

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Pirates by John McCollister Pdf

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Piratesby John McCollister presents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It also unmasks, but doesn't revel in, the bad, the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Pirate highlights, lowlights, wonderful and wacky memories, legends and goats, the famous and the infamous. You'll relive the final homerun hits of the 1960 World Series by Hal Smith and Bill Mazeroski, the Fam-A-Lee of 1979, the World Series losses, the terrible 1952 Pirates, and the drug scandal of the early 1980s. There are Pirates you loved for all the right reasons, and those you couldn't stand, sublime and embarrassing records, and trades, both savvy and savagely bad. Brawls and fights. Rivalries. Compelling photos. And much, much more.

Author : Matt Fulks
Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 157243922X

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Pittsburgh Steelers by Matt Fulks Pdf

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Pittsburgh Pirates documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining--and unsparing--fashion, this book sparkles with Pirates highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the impressive run to the Super Bowl in 2006 and the great plays of Ben Roethlisberger, as well as the horrendous years in the 1980s, when the Steelers struggled below .500 three out of four seasons. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.

Author : Lew Freedman
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780786454198

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Hard-Luck Harvey Haddix and the Greatest Game Ever Lost by Lew Freedman Pdf

He pitched a baseball game that was more than perfect, and yet he lost. Southpaw Harvey Haddix had logged a solid but unspectacular career by the time he took the mound on May 26, 1959. Facing the Milwaukee Braves, he set down the first 36 batters in a row, or 12 innings’ worth—a perfect game three innings longer than the norm. But his Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t score, either, and Haddix lost in the 13th inning on a controversial play. This book recounts Haddix’s one-of-a-kind performance and describes the official decisions that changed the historical record.

Author : Steve Blass,Erik Sherman
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781617496462

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A Pirate for Life by Steve Blass,Erik Sherman Pdf

Exploring a pitching career that began with a complete-game victory over Hall of Famer Don Drysdale in 1964 and ended when he could no longer control his pitches, this book details the life of Pittsburgh Pirates great, Steve Blass. This insider's view of the humorous and bizarre journey of a World Series champion pitcher turned color commentator will delight Pirates and baseball fans alike. Recounting his first years in the Major Leagues and his battle with the baffling condition that would ultimately bear his own name, Steve Blass tells the story of his life on and off the field with a poignant, dazzling wit and shares the life of a baseball player who had the prime of his career cut short.

Author : Salem Press
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Athletes
ISBN : 1587654792

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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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1418 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Washington post
ISBN : UOM:39015079787969

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The Washington Post Index by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Chicago tribune
ISBN : UOM:39015079787944

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Chicago Tribune Index by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1638 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Boston (Mass.)
ISBN : UVA:X004457989

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The Boston Globe Index by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dave Burchett
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307729927

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When Bad Christians Happen to Good People by Dave Burchett Pdf

“Dave allowed God to navigate him through the pain of religious moralism to arrive at insightful, compelling, and gracious wisdom. He remains a sincere lover of God’s church and people as he directs weary pilgrims to safer lodging.” —John Lynch, coauthor of TrueFaced and Bo’s Café Have you been betrayed by a Christian friend? Are you disillusioned with the church? If you have been hurt by Christians, you know all about anger and resentment. But what about a workable solution? How can the words and actions of “bad Christians” be addressed so the mistakes are not repeated? When Bad Christians Happen to Good People offers a workable response and, ultimately, a new way of living. In this revised and updated edition, you will find healing for hurts infl icted by others. At the same time, you will discover ways to help Christians and church leaders recognize the damage that is done by unexamined assumptions, words, and actions. After dealing with his own hurt, Dave Burchett now shows believers how to: ■ Live as Jesus followers, not rule enforcers ■ Stop using religious performance as the standard for accepting others ■ Let go of moralism, legalism, and an allegiance to trying harder ■ Discover God’s grace as a daily reality, not just a word to use in evangelism Working toward a solution will benefi t your own life at the same time it helps others. Whether you have been a bad Christian in the past, or have been hurt by one, there is a better way to live. Discussion Guide Included for Individual and Small-Group Use

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : Sports
ISBN : SRLF:E0000593434

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Recreation by Anonim Pdf

Author : The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781600789687

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Revival by the River by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pdf

The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates are likely to advance to the postseason for the first time in 20 years. Loyal fans who stood by their team through two decades of losing seasons, including late-season collapses in 2011 and 2012, finally have reason to celebrate. Leading the National League Central throughout the 2013 season, the Pirates are a virtual lock for the playoffs, meaning fans can watch manager Clint Hurdle lead Andrew McCutchen, a recovered Jason Grilli, Garrett Jones, and the rest of the Bucs in a chase to the World Series. Celebrate the team’s amazing season in this full-color pictorial keepsake packed with unique stories and images from Pittsburgh’s largest daily newspaper, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1754 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1966-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556026844522

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Time by Anonim Pdf

Author : Roger Angell
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781453297827

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The Summer Game by Roger Angell Pdf

This New York Times bestseller “takes you into the heart of baseball as it was in the 1960s, conveyed with humor and insight” (Tim McCarver, The Wall Street Journal). Acclaimed New Yorker writer Roger Angell’s first book on baseball, The Summer Game, originally published in 1972, is a stunning collection of his essays on the major leagues, covering a span of ten seasons. Angell brilliantly captures the nation’s most beloved sport through the 1960s, spanning both the winning teams and the “horrendous losers,” and including famed players Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Willie Mays, and more. With the panache of a seasoned sportswriter and the energy of an avid baseball fan, Angell’s sports journalism is an insightful and compelling look at the great American pastime.

Author : Doug Harvey,Peter Golenbock
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476748818

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They Called Me God by Doug Harvey,Peter Golenbock Pdf

The incredible memoir from the man voted one of the “Best Umpires of All Time” by the Society of American Baseball Research—filled with more than three decades of fascinating baseball stories. Doug Harvey was a California farm boy, a high school athlete who nevertheless knew that what he really wanted was to become an unsung hero—a major league umpire. Working his way through the minor leagues, earning three hundred dollars a month, he survived just about everything, even riots in stadiums in Puerto Rico. And while players and other umps hit the bars at night, Harvey memorized the rule book. In 1962, he broke into the big leagues and was soon listening to rookie Pete Rose worrying that he would be cut by the Reds and laying down the law with managers such as Tommy Lasorda and Joe Torre. This colorful memoir takes you behind the plate for some of baseball’s most memorable moments, including Roberto Clemente’s three thousandth and final hit; the heroic three-and-two pinch-hit home run by Kirk Gibson in the ’88 World Series; and the nail-biting excitement of the ’68 World Series. But beyond the drama, Harvey turned umpiring into an art. He was a man so respected, whose calls were so feared and infallible, that the players called him “God.” And through it all, he lived by three rules: never take anything from a player, never back down from a call, and never carry a grudge. A book for anyone who loves baseball, They Called Me God is a funny and fascinating tale of on- and off-the-field action, peopled by unforgettable characters from Bob Gibson to Nolan Ryan, and a treatise on good umpiring techniques. In a memoir that transcends the sport, Doug Harvey tells a gripping story of responsibility, fairness, and honesty.