In the history of baseball, trading baseball players was almost as easy as trading baseball cards. These trades were negotiated before the end of the reserve clause and the beginning of arbitration, free agency, gargantuan salaries, and no-trade contracts. Drawing upon his vast research and insider access, Zimniuch explores trading throughout the ...
"Shortened Seasons" recounts the stories of some of the baseball players who never made it back for the next game, who died with the suddenness of a walk off home run. For them, there was no next year. From Hall of Fame caliber players such as Roberto Clemente, Thurman Munson and Ed Delahanty to players who were still finding their niche in the ...
This personal look at beloved former baseball player, announcer, and writer Richie Ashburn gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic winner of two batting championships.
Next to family and country, there is little else more important to the typical resident of the Delaware Valley than their Philadelphia Eagles. These rabid fans will brave an Arctic freeze, a tumultuous downpour, or a sweltering August night to watch their Eagles fly. The players have never been mere numbers to the faithful, but more like members ...
Sports Publishing is proud to present one of the first titles in our new series of books celebrating the lost legends of American sports. Phillies, Where Have You Gone? will focus on fan favorites and memorable personalities from the Philadelphia Phillies franchise. Written by one of the country's best sports authors, Fran Zimniuch, Phillies, ...
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