Baseball Memories & Dreams
Editat de The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museumen Limba Engleză Hardback – 9 noi 2022
This compendium of baseball writing covers it all?recollections of Hall of Famers and narratives from top baseball writers; stories on the rich iconography and history of the game across the full diversity of players, teams, and leagues; and reflections on the way America's Pastime has shaped our culture. Selected from the Baseball Hall of Fame's member magazine, Memories and Dreams brings to life the best of baseball.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781642508772
ISBN-10: 1642508772
Pagini: 265
Ilustrații: color photos throughout; 25 Illustrations, unspecified
Dimensiuni: 236 x 157 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.79 kg
Editura: MANGO MEDIA
ISBN-10: 1642508772
Pagini: 265
Ilustrații: color photos throughout; 25 Illustrations, unspecified
Dimensiuni: 236 x 157 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.79 kg
Editura: MANGO MEDIA
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Contents Foreword
The Rail Hitter? Abraham Lincoln & Baseball: Two Symbols of American Identity Chief Justice Frank J. Williams
Struck Out but Never Retired Ernest Thayer's timeless ode to the Mighty Casey turns 125 this year Richard Pioreck
Diamonds & Railroads The advent of regional rail service made baseball as we know it possible Steve Buckley
Diamonds to Dollars A.G. Spalding revolutionized the game on and off the field Bill Francis
Mail, Money, and the National Pastime Baseball has long been a symbol of America on stamps and coins David Moriah
Baseball's Greatest Skit Abbott and Costello's classic routine has become film royalty Tim Wiles
Seventy-Five Years on the Small Screen How television transformed baseball into a national obsession Curt Smith
Capping Things Off Baseball has added a staple to modern culture and fashion George Vecsey
To Australia...and Beyond 125 years ago, baseball went global during the Spalding tour Tom Shieber
Clip and Save Bound volumes of the New York Clipper provide a look at baseball's earliest days Craig Muder
The Honus Is On You Celebrating a hundred years of baseball's most revered card Tim Wiles
Do You Know the Muffin Man? Historic book from Museum's collection details the origin of one of baseball's unique words Jim Gates
King of the One Game Wonders Larry Yount is as much a major leaguer as his more famous brother, even though he never played in a game John Odell
Giving the House a Home Donation by former House of David player adds important piece to Museum collection Jim Gates
Tale of a Tiger Alan Trammell's passion for the game paved the way to greatness Tom Gage
Boston Beckoned, Cooperstown Called Pedro Martínez's journey to greatness featured tenacity, tough times, and a terrific arm Dan Shaughnessy
Road to Cooperstown Ozzie Smith followed his dreams to become one of baseball's best players and ambassadors Hal Bodley
Junior's League Ken Griffey Jr.'s date with Cooperstown always seemed a foregone conclusion Larry Stone
Little Joe's Big Career Hall of Famer Joe Morgan has devoted his life to the game?on and off the field Hal Bodley
Paige in History In 1971, Satchel Paige came to Cooperstown, opening the door for more legends Scott Pitoniak
The First Face of Baseball Christy Mathewson changed the way the public perceived ballplayers Larry Brunt
Paper Trail Black publications provide much of the known record of the Negro Leagues Scott Pitoniak
A Road to Equality Black barnstormers, led by Hall of Famer Satchel Paige, left remarkable legacy Larry Tye
Jackie's Rookie Season In 1947, Jack Roosevelt Robinson became the first winner of the BBWAA's Rookie of the Year Award?and accomplished so much more Claire Smith
No Challenge Too Great Hall of Famer Roy Campanella's strength in the face of racism and injury served as inspiration Neil Lanctot
Color Between the Lines On September 1, 1971, the Pirates put forth baseball's first all-Black lineup Claire Smith
Still A Miracle The Amazin' Mets wrote what may be baseball's most incredible story Wayne Coffey
More than an 'Average' Season Seventy years after Ted Williams' feat, baseball awaits its next .400 hitter Craig Muder
Mound of Effort Fifty years ago, Juan Marichal and Warren Spahn pitched a game for the ages Jim Kaplan
The Great Home Run Race Fifty years have passed since Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle chased the Babe Scott Pitoniak
Make His a Double Seventy-five years ago, Johnny Vander Meer set what may be an unbreakable record Bill Francis
The Sunday Manager Burt Shotton faced challenges that no skipper ever had while leading the Dodgers to the 1947 NL pennant Steve Wulf
The Road Stockings The 1869 trips by the Cincinnati baseball team made the game famous throughout the United States John Erardi
Primero Player The majors' Latin American roots reach back 144 years to Esteban Bellán Jim Gates
Besting the Bambino Hall of Famer Cristóbal Torriente's story revisited through historic image of Babe Ruth in Museum's collection Alex Coffey
Cuban Baseball Legacy Rich in American Heritage Adrian Burgos
A Cuban Revolution Hall of Famer Martín Dihigo left a legacy that still impacts the National Pastime Danny Torres
Kings of the World In 1959, Havana-based triple-A team ruled minor league baseball David Krell
Pirates of the Caribbean The 1971 Bucs utilized a diverse lineup to help secure a World Series crown Danny Torres
Evers Goes to France Kept from combat by injury, Johnny Evers still served his country in The Great War Jim Leeke
Remarkable Character Sixty-four years ago, an Indians/A's matchup demonstrated the strength of baseball?and of the men who played the game Paul Dickson
The Show Must Go On Seventy-fifth anniversary of Green Light Letter shines a light on baseball's role in World War II Alex Coffey
Jackie's Battle As a member of the US Army, Jackie Robinson fought for equality before he reached Ebbets Field Claire Smith
Return Policy Big leaguers showed in 1945 that their baseball skills would survive their time at war Phil Rogers
Woman's World Hall of Famer Effa Manley blazed a trail for female executives in baseball Scott Pitoniak
A Sacrifice of Their Own AAGPBL players faced wartime hardships just like their MLB counterparts Carroll Rogers Walton
Equal chance Women's barnstormers blazed a trail for future players Tim Wiles
Second to None Toni Stone broke barriers as the first woman to play in the Negro Leagues Carroll Rogers Walton
Dolly White: Dreaming of the Diamond Tim Wiles
Family Service Trevor Hoffman recalls his father's love of country and baseball Trevor Hoffman
Right at Home For one Red Sox broadcaster, true love is a day at Fenway Park Joe Castiglione
Expressly Amazing Nolan Ryan launched his Hall of Fame career by helping the 1969 Mets win the World Series Nolan Ryan
Sharing Words of Wisdom Frick award winner Bob Wolff recounts lessons learned from a life spent in broadcasting Bob Wolff
Case Closed Joe Torre recalls what made Mariano Rivera the game's most feared relief pitcher Joe Torre
Our Rite of Spring Despite Many Changes, Spring Training Remains Baseball's Proving Ground Peter Gammons
Cooperstown's Elephant Ear Wade Boggs used one glove for his first fifteen seasons in the big leagues Wade Boggs
Houston Strong As Jeff Bagwell's induction approaches, an Astros teammate reflects on what it means to be a Hall of Famer Craig Biggio
Hitting the Mark For this major leaguer, trips to Cooperstown renew a love of the game Ichiro Suzuki
Acknowledgements About the Hall
Chapter 1: Baseball and American Culture
Growing Up with the Game John GrishamThe Rail Hitter? Abraham Lincoln & Baseball: Two Symbols of American Identity Chief Justice Frank J. Williams
Struck Out but Never Retired Ernest Thayer's timeless ode to the Mighty Casey turns 125 this year Richard Pioreck
Diamonds & Railroads The advent of regional rail service made baseball as we know it possible Steve Buckley
Diamonds to Dollars A.G. Spalding revolutionized the game on and off the field Bill Francis
Mail, Money, and the National Pastime Baseball has long been a symbol of America on stamps and coins David Moriah
Baseball's Greatest Skit Abbott and Costello's classic routine has become film royalty Tim Wiles
Seventy-Five Years on the Small Screen How television transformed baseball into a national obsession Curt Smith
Capping Things Off Baseball has added a staple to modern culture and fashion George Vecsey
Chapter 2: Artifact Spotlight
A Paper Trail to History Scorecard from game three of 1951 NL playoff echoes Russ Hodges' legendary call Tim WilesTo Australia...and Beyond 125 years ago, baseball went global during the Spalding tour Tom Shieber
Clip and Save Bound volumes of the New York Clipper provide a look at baseball's earliest days Craig Muder
The Honus Is On You Celebrating a hundred years of baseball's most revered card Tim Wiles
Do You Know the Muffin Man? Historic book from Museum's collection details the origin of one of baseball's unique words Jim Gates
King of the One Game Wonders Larry Yount is as much a major leaguer as his more famous brother, even though he never played in a game John Odell
Giving the House a Home Donation by former House of David player adds important piece to Museum collection Jim Gates
Chapter 3: Hall of Famers
Winning Record Derek Jeter's talent, tenacity brought the Yankees back to the top Tyler KepnerTale of a Tiger Alan Trammell's passion for the game paved the way to greatness Tom Gage
Boston Beckoned, Cooperstown Called Pedro Martínez's journey to greatness featured tenacity, tough times, and a terrific arm Dan Shaughnessy
Road to Cooperstown Ozzie Smith followed his dreams to become one of baseball's best players and ambassadors Hal Bodley
Junior's League Ken Griffey Jr.'s date with Cooperstown always seemed a foregone conclusion Larry Stone
Little Joe's Big Career Hall of Famer Joe Morgan has devoted his life to the game?on and off the field Hal Bodley
Paige in History In 1971, Satchel Paige came to Cooperstown, opening the door for more legends Scott Pitoniak
The First Face of Baseball Christy Mathewson changed the way the public perceived ballplayers Larry Brunt
Chapter 4: The African American Baseball Experience
Homers Defeat Hate Hank Aaron overcame bigotry in his pursuit of Babe Ruth's record Terence MoorePaper Trail Black publications provide much of the known record of the Negro Leagues Scott Pitoniak
A Road to Equality Black barnstormers, led by Hall of Famer Satchel Paige, left remarkable legacy Larry Tye
Jackie's Rookie Season In 1947, Jack Roosevelt Robinson became the first winner of the BBWAA's Rookie of the Year Award?and accomplished so much more Claire Smith
No Challenge Too Great Hall of Famer Roy Campanella's strength in the face of racism and injury served as inspiration Neil Lanctot
Color Between the Lines On September 1, 1971, the Pirates put forth baseball's first all-Black lineup Claire Smith
Chapter 5: Legendary Performances
Let's Play 2,632 Cal Ripken Jr.'s legendary durability had family roots Tim KurkjianStill A Miracle The Amazin' Mets wrote what may be baseball's most incredible story Wayne Coffey
More than an 'Average' Season Seventy years after Ted Williams' feat, baseball awaits its next .400 hitter Craig Muder
Mound of Effort Fifty years ago, Juan Marichal and Warren Spahn pitched a game for the ages Jim Kaplan
The Great Home Run Race Fifty years have passed since Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle chased the Babe Scott Pitoniak
Make His a Double Seventy-five years ago, Johnny Vander Meer set what may be an unbreakable record Bill Francis
The Sunday Manager Burt Shotton faced challenges that no skipper ever had while leading the Dodgers to the 1947 NL pennant Steve Wulf
The Road Stockings The 1869 trips by the Cincinnati baseball team made the game famous throughout the United States John Erardi
Chapter 6: Latino Legacy
Roberto Clemente: The Father of Puerto Rican Baseball Luis R. MayoralPrimero Player The majors' Latin American roots reach back 144 years to Esteban Bellán Jim Gates
Besting the Bambino Hall of Famer Cristóbal Torriente's story revisited through historic image of Babe Ruth in Museum's collection Alex Coffey
Cuban Baseball Legacy Rich in American Heritage Adrian Burgos
A Cuban Revolution Hall of Famer Martín Dihigo left a legacy that still impacts the National Pastime Danny Torres
Kings of the World In 1959, Havana-based triple-A team ruled minor league baseball David Krell
Pirates of the Caribbean The 1971 Bucs utilized a diverse lineup to help secure a World Series crown Danny Torres
Chapter 7: Baseball Goes to War
Battling on the Diamond As the sesquicentennial observance begins, we look back at baseball during the Civil War Steve LightEvers Goes to France Kept from combat by injury, Johnny Evers still served his country in The Great War Jim Leeke
Remarkable Character Sixty-four years ago, an Indians/A's matchup demonstrated the strength of baseball?and of the men who played the game Paul Dickson
The Show Must Go On Seventy-fifth anniversary of Green Light Letter shines a light on baseball's role in World War II Alex Coffey
Jackie's Battle As a member of the US Army, Jackie Robinson fought for equality before he reached Ebbets Field Claire Smith
Return Policy Big leaguers showed in 1945 that their baseball skills would survive their time at war Phil Rogers
Chapter 8: Women in Baseball
Saluting the Girls of Summer Women have starred on the diamond and contributed to the game for more than 150 years Debra Shattuck BurtonWoman's World Hall of Famer Effa Manley blazed a trail for female executives in baseball Scott Pitoniak
A Sacrifice of Their Own AAGPBL players faced wartime hardships just like their MLB counterparts Carroll Rogers Walton
Equal chance Women's barnstormers blazed a trail for future players Tim Wiles
Second to None Toni Stone broke barriers as the first woman to play in the Negro Leagues Carroll Rogers Walton
Dolly White: Dreaming of the Diamond Tim Wiles
Chapter 9: In Their Own Words
Rookie Recallings From your first year in the big leagues all the way to being a Hall of Famer, you learn a lot Johnny BenchFamily Service Trevor Hoffman recalls his father's love of country and baseball Trevor Hoffman
Right at Home For one Red Sox broadcaster, true love is a day at Fenway Park Joe Castiglione
Expressly Amazing Nolan Ryan launched his Hall of Fame career by helping the 1969 Mets win the World Series Nolan Ryan
Sharing Words of Wisdom Frick award winner Bob Wolff recounts lessons learned from a life spent in broadcasting Bob Wolff
Case Closed Joe Torre recalls what made Mariano Rivera the game's most feared relief pitcher Joe Torre
Our Rite of Spring Despite Many Changes, Spring Training Remains Baseball's Proving Ground Peter Gammons
Cooperstown's Elephant Ear Wade Boggs used one glove for his first fifteen seasons in the big leagues Wade Boggs
Houston Strong As Jeff Bagwell's induction approaches, an Astros teammate reflects on what it means to be a Hall of Famer Craig Biggio
Hitting the Mark For this major leaguer, trips to Cooperstown renew a love of the game Ichiro Suzuki
Acknowledgements About the Hall