Documents the story of the Baseball Hall of Fame honorees, tracing how the Acerra family of New Jersey formed their own semi-pro baseball team in the 1930s and became the longest-running all-brother team in history.

A history of baseball's World Series.

"Provides instructional tips on how to improve one's baseball skills, including quotes and advice from professional coaches and athletes"--Provided by publisher.

"Noted baseball writer Russell A. Carleton looks at the factors which have shaped the changes in baseball over the last two decades and how those influences -- and a host of new and unforeseen elements -- will shape baseball going forward." -- "Watching a game of baseball today means witnessing phenomena that would have been novel, if not completely unheard of, not so long ago. Starting pitchers sling 100 mile-per-hour heat for just four or five...

"'Play ball!' yelled the umpires as the teams of the AAGPBL took the field in the tense, war-torn days of 1943. Like all professional baseball players, these athletes scrambled to their positions, tossed balls across diamonds, and filled the air with chatter. But there was something different about them--they all wore skirts, went to charm school, and continually had to answer one 'What is a woman doing playing baseball?' What were they doing? Having...

This 50th golden anniversary commemorative pictorial book celebrates Texas Rangers baseball from 1972 to 1922. Stats, stories and colorful photos are included throughout. This coffee-table book gives readers an inside look at the rich history of the Rangers from Pudge Rodríguez to Nolan Ryan and many historic moments from the early days to the modern era. Foreword by Ivan Rodriguez. Editorial copy for each decade was written by T.R. Sullivan who...

"A historical picture book about Edith Houghton, a female baseball phenomenon who joined the professional women's team the Bobbies at the age of 10"--

"An introduction to baseball, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.