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"Play Ball!" These words resonate with special meaning in the minds of anyone who has ever enjoyed a game of baseball Every fan will be amused and touched by stories of sportsmanship and victory gathered from the clay diamonds of America.

A tribute to America's favorite past time, Chicken Soup for the Baseball Fan's Soul is written by people at every level of competition, from World Series champions to tee-ball moms. Their inspiring stories highlight the best of baseball, the importance of sportsmanship and a love of the game. Whether these stories take place on the field of a local YMCA or under the bright lights of a major league ballpark, the focus is the same: The Love of the Game..
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You love to argue about the game and its players, delving into baseball history and lore in search of support for your points of view. You'll find plenty of food for thought -- and argument! -- in Rob Neyer's Big Book of Baseball Lineups.

• All-time Red Sox starting pitcher -- Pedro or the Rocket?

• Gold Glovers -- who looked like one, who was one, and who ought to have been one?

• Lopsided trades that'll sting forever, and phenoms who seemed so real

• Classic nicknames -- from "Charlie Hustle" to "Big Hurt" to "The Mad Hungarian"

Neyer presents a series of lineups for each franchise -- from the All-Time and the All-Rookie to the All-Bust and the Traded Away. In notes, sidebars, and essays, he explores the careers of players both famous and obscure. The book includes information on all thirty current teams, as well as a special section covering legendary clubs like the Brooklyn Dodgers and Washington Senators. Neyer's Big Book is an unparalleled reference for settling the debates that arise every day in the lives of baseball fans..
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Big League Trivia - Interesting Facts, Figures, Oddities, and Coincidences from our National Pastime is a unique trivia book divided into twenty-four chapters dealing with various areas of the great game of major league baseball. Chapters include: All-Star Game, Awards, Ballparks, Coincidences, Debuts, Family, Golden Oldies, Home Runs, League Leaders, Managers, Milestones, Moment of Glory, No-Hitters, Oddities, One and Only, Opening Day, Performances, Pitching, Playoffs and World Series, Runs Batted In, So Close, Teams, Triples, and Two of a Kind. Rather than using a simple question-and-answer format, the material in Big League Trivia is presented in sentence form - varying in length from a single line to an entire paragraph - to give more detailed information on various items from major league baseball. The items covered in Big League Trivia span from the beginning of the modern baseball era in 1900 through the 2005 season and include everything from the most famous moments in baseball history to unusual coincidences and quirky statistical oddities that only baseball can produce..
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Inside the Minds: The Sports Business is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the ins and outs of this dynamic industry and the strategic thinking behind leading an elite athletic workforce. Featuring senior management from the nation’s premier teams and leagues, this book provides a broad, yet comprehensive overview of the current shape and future state of professional sports. As they raise critical points around running a business under intense public scrutiny, these authorities offer practical and adaptable strategies for building a strong fan-base and profiting year after year. From revenue and salary management, to player acquisitions and negotiations, these leaders articulate the finer points of an industry driven by talent and fueled by the desire for success. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great strategic minds of today, as experts explore in detail, what it takes to build and sustain the organizations that win championships..
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There is no better place than a ballpark on a warm summer evening, with a cool breeze coming in from left field and the smell of grilled hot dogs wafting through the grandstand That experience has been played out every summer for over 100 years, and baseball is an integral part of the American lifestyle, with tens of millions of fans attending games every year. On a daily basis, nothing captures the attention of the sporting public like baseball. And the gathering places for those baseball fans inspire their own adulation. Indeed, it s hard to imagine the New York Yankees without Yankee Stadium, the Chicago Cubs without Wrigley Field, or the Boston Red Sox without Fenway Park. These shrines to baseball inspire and awe us. Memories for generations for people -- some hardcore baseball fans, many not -- are created at ballparks. When we think back to that first ballpark visit 30 years ago, we don t remember who was playing third base or who struck out the most; we remember being at the ballgame with our parents or grandparents, happily munching on a hot dog and being overjoyed at being part of the crowd. On a daily basis, ballparks across the nation serve as our new national town squares, our gathering spots, and our third places. In 1954 Jacques Barzun famously wrote, "Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball," and that s never been truer than today. This book covers ballparks in all their glory. Every ballpark is different; while a bad night at the ballpark is always better than almost any alternative, the fact remains that some ballparks are better than others. Our goal is to provide you not only with a description of the ballpark and how to get there, but also a sense of what makes each ballpark unique and why you should visit. We also tell you about other baseball-related attractions in each major-league area (including notable minor-league and college facilities), along with tips on where to stay for the best ballpark access..
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Published in partnership with NFL Properties, NFL Big & Small provides unique ways for young children to build concepts of opposites with exciting images of our most popular sport. Sports fans young and old will love this dynamic and charming board book..
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