Black Baseball in New York City: An Illustrated History, 1885-1959
ISBN: 9781476670461 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Covering the post-Civil War period through the 1950s, this richly illustrated--300 photographs -- history examines black baseball in and around New York City, focusing on its economic impact and cultural legacy. The author documents such famed teams as the Cuban Giants, Lincoln Stars/Giants, Black Yankees, Newark Eagles, and Brooklyn Royal Giants, along with a number of other historically important clubs, as well as the integration of Major League Baseball's Dodgers, Yankees and Giants. The photos include rare images of Willie Wells, Smokey Joe Williams, Satchel Paige, Minnie Minoso,...
Covering the post-Civil War period through the 1950s, this richly illustrated--300 photographs -- history examines black baseball in and arou...
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New York Yankees Openers: An Opening Day History of Baseball's Most Famous Team, 1903-2017, 2d ed.
ISBN: 9781476667652 / Angielski / Miękka / 315 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For many Americans, Opening Day was, and remains, the true marker of each year's beginning. Here we relive the Opening Days of baseball's most storied and glamorous team, the New York American League club that began as the Highlanders and achieved glory as the Yankees. As we watch the Yankees year by year, we watch them, as well as baseball and the social fabric of America, change gradually, and at times radically. We begin early in the century, when the team played at Hilltop Park and follow them as their opening day venue shifted to the Polo Grounds, the gigantic new Yankee Stadium, Shea...
For many Americans, Opening Day was, and remains, the true marker of each year's beginning. Here we relive the Opening Days of baseball's most storie...
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Tiger Stadium: Essays and Memories of Detroit's Historic Ballpark, 1912-2009
ISBN: 9780786464487 / Angielski / Miękka / 292 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Built in 1911, Detroit's Tiger Stadium provided unmatched access for generations of baseball fans. Drawing on the perspectives of historians, architects, fans and players, the author describes how Tiger Stadium grew, adapted and thrived, and how it was demolished in 2008 - a casualty of racism and corporate welfare. Chronological diagrams illustrate the evolution of the playing field.
Built in 1911, Detroit's Tiger Stadium provided unmatched access for generations of baseball fans. Drawing on the perspectives of historians, architec...
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The Page Fence Giants: A History of Black Baseball's Pioneering Champions
ISBN: 9781476671659 / Angielski / Miękka / 274 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first book on the all-star championship black baseball team, the Page Fence Giants, who graced the diamond in the 1890s. It examines how a dynamic baseball team was founded in a small Michigan community and the cultural challenges the players, owners and boosters encountered during the team's successful four-year run.
The first book on the all-star championship black baseball team, the Page Fence Giants, who graced the diamond in the 1890s. It examines how a dynamic...
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245,32 zł |
Bobby Maduro and the Cuban Sugar Kings
ISBN: 9781476675268 / Angielski / Miękka / 218 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Roberto "Bobby" Maduro (1916-1986) was a visionary baseball team owner and executive. His dedication to promoting the game internationally from the 1950s to the 1970s remains unrivalled. This book tells his story.
Roberto "Bobby" Maduro (1916-1986) was a visionary baseball team owner and executive. His dedication to promoting the game internationally from the 19...
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The Days of Rube, Matty, Honus and Ty: Scenes from the Early Deadball Era, 1904-1907
ISBN: 9781476676104 / Angielski / Miękka / 366 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The early Deadball Era featured landmark achievements, great performances by several of baseball's immortals, and the presence of a delightful array of characters. This book presents the story of the teams and characters of the era.
The early Deadball Era featured landmark achievements, great performances by several of baseball's immortals, and the presence of a delightful array o...
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The Polo Grounds: Essays and Memories of New York City's Historic Ballpark, 1880-1963
ISBN: 9780786478972 / Angielski / Miękka / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In an era of unique baseball stadiums, the Polo Grounds in New York stood out from the rest. With its horseshoe shape, the Polo Grounds had extremely short distances down the foul lines and equally long distances up the alley and to center field. This book offers descriptive text and photos which give a sense of the glory of this classic ballpark.
In an era of unique baseball stadiums, the Polo Grounds in New York stood out from the rest. With its horseshoe shape, the Polo Grounds had extremely ...
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Before They Were the Cubs: The Early Years of Chicago's First Professional Baseball Team
ISBN: 9781476674674 / Angielski / Miękka / 262 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Early Baseball in New Orleans: A History of 19th Century Play
ISBN: 9781476677811 / Angielski / Miękka / 271 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Tip O'Neill and the St. Louis Browns of 1887
ISBN: 9781476672908 / Angielski / Miękka / 251 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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The New York Yankees in Popular Culture: Critical Essays
ISBN: 9781476674643 / Angielski / Miękka / 239 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Baseball in Europe: A Country by Country History, 2d ed.
ISBN: 9781476679129 / Angielski / Miękka / 389 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Featuring approximately 60 new interviews and more than 70 new photos, this second edition builds extensively on the previous edition's country-by-country histories of more than 40 European nations. Also included are two new appendices on European MLB players and European countries' performance in worldwide rankings.
Featuring approximately 60 new interviews and more than 70 new photos, this second edition builds extensively on the previous edition's country-by-cou...
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Sixty-One in '61: Roger Maris Home Runs Game by Game
ISBN: 9781476672625 / Angielski / Miękka / 347 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Baseball and the House of David: The Legendary Barnstorming Teams, 1915-1956
ISBN: 9781476670119 / Angielski / Miękka / 230 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Negro Leaguers and the Hall of Fame: The Case for Inducting 24 Overlooked Ballplayers
ISBN: 9781476672687 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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The African American Baseball Experience in Nebraska: Essays and Memories
ISBN: 9780786479764 / Angielski / Miękka / 314 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Baseball Under the Lights: The Rise of the Night Game
ISBN: 9781476680156 / Angielski / Miękka / 239 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Gettysburg Eddie Plank: A Pitcher's Journey to the Hall of Fame
ISBN: 9781476684543 / Angielski / Miękka / 261 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Ted Sullivan, Barnacle of Baseball: The Life of the Prolific League Founder, Scout, Manager and Unrivaled Huckster
ISBN: 9781476684789 / Angielski / Miękka / 285 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Baseball's Who's Who of What Ifs: Players Derailed En Route to Cooperstown
ISBN: 9781476684796 / Angielski / Miękka / 324 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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