Big League Brothers

Big League Brothers
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Publisher : iUniverse
Total Pages : 151
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ISBN-10 : 9780595267767
ISBN-13 : 0595267769
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Big League Brothers by : Jim LeBuffe

Big League Brothers is a joy for baseball fans of all generations. It tells the story of the rare occurrence when two or even three brothers have significant careers in Big League baseball. Included are today’s Boone, Molina, Benes, Giambi, Leiter, Martinez and Guerrero brothers. Yesterday’s stars, going back to 1940, include the DiMaggio, Alou, Ripken, Brett, Perry, Throneberry, Gwynn, Waner, Torre, Boyer, Dean, Forsch and Aaron siblings. Big League Brothers is Jim LeBuffe’s third baseball book, following Parallel Hitters (2002) and Baseball Fathers and Sons (2001). All are available on-line from iuniverse.com, bn.com or amazon.com or by calling toll free 1-877-823-9235.

The Boyer Brothers of Baseball

The Boyer Brothers of Baseball
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 253
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781476617367
ISBN-13 : 1476617368
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis The Boyer Brothers of Baseball by : Lew Freedman

This the story of the seven baseball-playing Boyer brothers from western Missouri who signed professional contracts in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Led by oldest brother Cloyd, a pitcher, third baseman Ken and third baseman Clete, three of the seven brothers reached the majors. This book recounts their hardscrabble upbringing and how they fought their way to success. Initially discouraged by arm injuries that curtailed his big-league career, Cloyd became a coach and manager at the minor and major league levels, and remained in the game for nearly half a century. The most accomplished, Ken, became a perennial National League All-Star, and was the 1964 Most Valuable Player. In the 1960s, he was the face of the St. Louis Cardinals, and after his playing days ended he returned to manage the team. Clete gained prominence as a regular for the American League champion New York Yankees, and competed in five World Series before starring in the National League and concluding his career in Japan. While they did not make it to the top, the other four brothers enrich the story with their own baseball histories, and help illustrate how the closeness of the family helped each of them succeed.

Big and Little Poison

Big and Little Poison
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 335
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ISBN-10 : 9780786481408
ISBN-13 : 0786481404
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Big and Little Poison by : Clifton Blue Parker

The Waner brothers, Paul and Lloyd--also known as "Big Poison" and "Little Poison"--played together for fourteen seasons in the same Pittsburgh outfield in the 1920s and 1930s. More than half a century after retiring, they still rank as the best-hitting brothers in major league history with a combined 5,611 hits--517 more than the three Alou brothers, 758 more than the three DiMaggio brothers, and 1,400 more than the five Delahanty brothers. And both Waners are in the Hall of Fame, the only playing brothers so honored. This work tells the story of the Waner brothers from their early lives in Oklahoma through their playing days, which included a World Series against the legendary 1927 New York Yankees. It is also the story of two American eras: the Roaring Twenties and the Depression years. Both put up impressive numbers individually: Paul amassed 3,152 hits, and his .333 lifetime average ranks among the highest ever in the game. Lloyd, a lifetime .316 hitter, collected 2,459 hits, and had it not been for health problems, he might have cleared the 3,000 hit milestone as well. Together, they were baseball heroes.

Big League Brothers

Big League Brothers
Author :
Publisher : Writers Club Press
Total Pages : 152
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0595267769
ISBN-13 : 9780595267767
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Big League Brothers by : Jim LeBuffe

Big League Brothers is a joy for baseball fans of all generations. It tells the story of the rare occurrence when two or even three brothers have significant careers in Big League baseball. Included are today's Boone, Molina, Benes, Giambi, Leiter, Martinez and Guerrero brothers. Yesterday's stars, going back to 1940, include the DiMaggio, Alou, Ripken, Brett, Perry, Throneberry, Gwynn, Waner, Torre, Boyer, Dean, Forsch and Aaron siblings. Big League Brothers is Jim LeBuffe's third baseball book, following Parallel Hitters (2002) and Baseball Fathers and Sons (2001). All are available on-line from iuniverse.com, bn.com or amazon.com or by calling toll free 1-877-823-9235.

The Boyer Brothers of Baseball

The Boyer Brothers of Baseball
Author :
Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 253
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780786470990
ISBN-13 : 0786470992
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis The Boyer Brothers of Baseball by : Lew Freedman

This the story of the seven baseball-playing Boyer brothers from western Missouri who signed professional contracts in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Led by oldest brother Cloyd, a pitcher, third baseman Ken and third baseman Clete, three of the seven brothers reached the majors. This book recounts their hardscrabble upbringing and how they fought their way to success. Initially discouraged by arm injuries that curtailed his big-league career, Cloyd became a coach and manager at the minor and major league levels, and remained in the game for nearly half a century. The most accomplished, Ken, became a perennial National League All-Star, and was the 1964 Most Valuable Player. In the 1960s, he was the face of the St. Louis Cardinals, and after his playing days ended he returned to manage the team. Clete gained prominence as a regular for the American League champion New York Yankees, and competed in five World Series before starring in the National League and concluding his career in Japan. While they did not make it to the top, the other four brothers enrich the story with their own baseball histories, and help illustrate how the closeness of the family helped each of them succeed.

Cardboard Gods

Cardboard Gods
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Publisher : Algonquin Books
Total Pages : 256
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781616200695
ISBN-13 : 1616200693
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Cardboard Gods by : Josh Wilker

Captures the experience of growing up obsessed with baseball cards and explores what it means to be a fan of the game as the author marks the stages of his life through the cards he collected as a child.

Major League Careers Cut Short

Major League Careers Cut Short
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 298
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ISBN-10 : 9780786462094
ISBN-13 : 0786462094
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Major League Careers Cut Short by : Charles F. Faber

Since 1876, approximately 16,000 young men have enjoyed at least a taste of glory by appearing in big league games, many of them only a few times. By the end of the 2009 season, out of the millions who have aspired, fewer than three thousand individuals had had the good fortune to be a major league regular for five or more seasons. The median age at which they hung up their spikes was 35. However, 197 men played in their last big league contest at the age of 30 or younger. With a focus on the stories of 15 greats and near-greats, this book provides information on these 197 men. Why did their careers end so soon? The reasons are varied and include drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, illness, injury, banishment, and declining ability among others.

The Team-By-Team Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball

The Team-By-Team Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball
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Publisher : Workman Publishing
Total Pages : 1185
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ISBN-10 : 9780761153764
ISBN-13 : 0761153764
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis The Team-By-Team Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball by : Dennis Purdy

Baseball historian, Dennis Purdy, performs the feat of marrying statistics, scholarship, biography, trivia, and anecdote to create a massively pleasurable work.

The Rank and File of 19th Century Major League Baseball

The Rank and File of 19th Century Major League Baseball
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 316
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780786490448
ISBN-13 : 0786490446
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis The Rank and File of 19th Century Major League Baseball by : David Nemec

With this volume, David Nemec completes his remarkable trilogy of 19th-century baseball biographies, covering every major league player, manager, umpire, owner and league official. It provides in-depth information on many figures unknown to most historians. Each detailed entry includes vital statistics, peer-driven analysis of baseball-related skills, and an overview of the individual's role in the game. Also chronicled are players' first and last major league games, most important achievements, movements from team to team, and much more. By bringing attention to these overlooked baseball personalities, this reference work immeasurably enriches our knowledge of 19th century major league baseball.

The Big Book of Jewish Baseball

The Big Book of Jewish Baseball
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Publisher : SP Books
Total Pages : 292
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1561719730
ISBN-13 : 9781561719730
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis The Big Book of Jewish Baseball by : Peter S. Horvitz

The first comprehensive, encyclopaedic work devoted exclusively to every Jewish contributor, large and small, to Major League Baseball. Its packed with: Rare photographs of players on and off the field; Full player statistics; Rare memorabilia; Exclusive original interviews. Jews who impacted upon the Great American Pastime extend far beyond the record strikeouts and round trippers of the legendary Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg. And there are scores of ballplayers like Lipman Pike, Shawn Green, Cal Abrams and Eddie Zosky whose little-known Baseball stories will touch or amuse readers of any background. Beyond life-time batting averages, there are intriguing players like catcher Moe Berg who served his country as a secret agent during WWII. While the tragic life of Bruce Gardner may bring tears to readers eyes, the exploits of 'Clown Princes' Al Schact and Max Patkin will have fans rolling with laughter. Nowhere else will one read tributes to great Jewish baseball executives and owners whose vision built some of historys most successful teams. Al Rosen may have gone from the All-Star team to the front-office Hall of Fame, but some of the most famous self-made success stories of this century honed their competitive spirit on the stickball courts of Jewish ghettos. This one-of-a-kind book will be much-in-demand by both baseball and Judaica book buyers.