"From Alabama to Wyoming, this book provides information every fan should know about the fifty U.S. states. Each chapter covers the baseball history of of a state, its must-see sites (including museums and ballparks), career leaders in nine statistical categories, nicknames, and a roster of the all-time best native-born major and Negro League players"--Provided by publisher.
... like Gary Payton (NBA AllStar) and Terry Baker (1962 Heisman Trophy winner). “You have to say that don't you, going backtoback with different kids,” said athletic director Bob De Carolis of the baseball program being the greatest in OSU ...
When the Chicago White Stockings came to Toledo for an exhibition game, Chicago's star player and manager, Cap Anson, nearly pulled his team off the field rather than play against a black player. Toledo left the Association after one 16 ...
With over, 180 images, John Ginter chronicles how baseball at Ball State began in, 1919, when the institution's fledgling sports teams were known as the, Hoosieroons, through the 2002 season, by which time the Cardinals, were known as a ...
"Experience the inspiring and dramatic story of the resurrection of Wichita State's baseball program from 1978 to 1982"--
Five years later, the resurrected varsity baseball program was in the final game of the College World Series, fulfilling the seemingly impossible promise made by Gene Stephenson when he began recruiting players to a place that didn't even ...
INDEX Aaron , Hank , 93 , 150 , 206 , 239 , 240 , 247 , 248 , 220 , 269 ; imbalance , 228 , 265 ; black players , Balboni ... 112 Anaheim Stadium ( California Angels ) , 214 ; picture picture of , 79 ; new ball park , 82 ; World Series ...
The latter two runners were substitutes for the injured Henry Gillis and Joe Savoldi. As in the Conference Indoor championships, John Cook was the sole Spartan champion at the Big Ten outdoor meet where he ran a 4:14.1 mile.
Whose Baseball? expands the boundaries of baseball history by including the experiences of culturally diverse Californians. In doing so, it relates the history of baseball in California to social changes...
I say “our game” because he and I, and millions of others, believe we own this magical game. We know there are a few financial giants who think they own the teams, and they are legally correct. But we know we own the game because for us ...
It's an all star showdown.