The Love of Baseball - HC w/DJ 1st PRINT 2007

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Condition
Like New
A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Type
Illustrated Compendium
Features
1st Print, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Subject
Sports - Baseball
Edition
First Edition
ISBN
9781412711319
EAN
9781412711319
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Publications International, The Limited
ISBN-10
1412711312
ISBN-13
9781412711319
eBay Product ID (ePID)
48616861

Product Key Features

Book Title
Love of Baseball
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Baseball / History, Baseball / General, Sports Cards / Baseball
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Antiques & Collectibles
Author
Publications International Ltd. Staff
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
29.7 Oz
Item Length
6.9 in
Item Width
6.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-115108
Dewey Edition
0
TitleLeading
The
Synopsis
If you love baseball, be prepared for a thrill! Flipping through these pages is like taking a stroll through history. Superstars and record-breakers of today share space with yesterday's heroes. Unforgettable stories and historic photos bring the golden age of baseball to life. Get to know the greatest players of all time through fascinating facts and statistics as well as hilarious quotations. Meet the sluggers and the speedsters, the hotshots and the legends. See Babe Ruth's famous "called shot," and capture the excitement of Barry Bonds's 73rd home run. Relive memorable moments and classic World Series games. You'll almost hear the roar of the crowd and thrill to the sight of your hero digging in at the plate. The history of baseball is rich and colorful. It seems everyone from American presidents to the stars themselves has something to say about America's game, and it's all right here. The Love of Baseball is so much more than just a book about baseball; it is the very essence of the game itself. Book jacket., The Love of Baseball takes readers on a stroll through baseball history, with unforgettable stories and historic photos that bring baseball to life. In this chunky hardcover book, today's baseball superstars and record-breakers share space with yesterday's heroes. Fascinating stories, as well as entertaining quotes , help readers get to know the greatest players of all time. Readers can see Babe Ruth's famous called shot, capture the excitement of Barry Bonds' 73rd home run, revisit Randy Johnson's amazing career, and relive classic World Series games. Color and black-and-white photos illustrate baseball's story. Features include profiles of baseball's greatest players , ballparks , and broadcasters ; interesting facts and statistics ; memorable game moments ; and much more . Each chapter of The Love of Baseball opens with an insightful quote about the game. Chapters include: Busting Fences and Chasing Flies: The 1998 home run race, Don Larsen's perfect game, Mickey Mantle's mammoth home run. Cracks of the Bat, Plays at the Plate, and Fun in the Field: Luis Aparicio's baseline-burning speed, Roger Clemens's pitching feats, baseball's best bunters. Rounding the Bases: Profiles of Shoeless Joe Jackson, Jackie Robinson, Johnny Bench, and the greatest teams ever. Wild Pitches and Out-of-the-Park Dingers: Tom Seaver's's Rookie of the Year season, Roger Maris's then-record 61 homers. Grand Slams and Grandstanding: Yogi Berra's unique language, Reggie Jackson's Mr. October heroics. Bringing It Home: The Boston Red Sox reverse the curse, Bill Mazeroski's home run that ended the 1960 World Series. Hardcover, 320 pages. A must for any baseball fan, The Love of Baseball unfolds the sport's rich and colorful history.
LC Classification Number
GV863.A1L68 2005

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