One Nation Under Baseball- How the 1960’s Collided With the National Pastime
This book by Florio and Shapiro chronicles the 1960’s and how events such as racism and reserve clause shaped the national pastime into today’s game.
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Peaches Graham – Born in Aledo Illinois- Major Leaguer
Peaches Graham Position: Catcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right Born: March 23, 1877, in Aledo, IL Died: July 25, 1939 Buried: Cremated Debut: September 14, 1902 Last Game: June 18, 1912 George Frederick “Peaches” Graham (March 23, 1877 – July 25, 1939) was a baseball catcher for the Cleveland Bronchos, Chicago Cubs, Boston…
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The Worst Team in Major League History
It started with the Cleveland Spiders in the 1890’s. They had been a decent team until their owners purchased a second team which was the St. Louis Perfectos in 1899. The owners decided they wanted to excite the fan base in the new city so they dumped their roster from Cleveland to St. Louis. The…
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“The Masters: A Hole-By-Hole History of America’s Golf Classic”
This is a unique approach to giving the readers a look into the history of The Masters in a hole-by-hole detailing the great golf tourney.
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Baseball: A History of America’s Game
“Baseball: A History of America’s Game” from the University of Illinois Press by Benjamin G. Rader is a book that every fan needs and we review it here.
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“We Want Fish Sticks: The Bizarre and Infamous Rebranding of the New York Islanders”
This book review examines that horrible stretch in the New York Islanders organization starting with a hideous looking logo.
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“Bjorn Borg and the Super Swedes” by Mats Holm and Ulf Roosvald
This is a wonderful book about the Golden Era of Tennis during the 1970s through 1990s when Borg, Edberg, and Wilander ruled professional tennis.
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From Ghetto to Glory: The Story of Bob Gibson
This book by Bob Gibson and Phil Pepe details many of the adversities that the Hall of Fame pitcher had to endure as a black athlete.
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“Baseball: The Writer’s Game” By Mike Shannon
The book “Baseball: The Writer’s Game” written by Mike Shannon is a collection of interviews from 17 authors of baseball books.
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“Collision of Wills: Johnny Unitas, Don Shula, and the Rise of the Modern NFL”
This book by Jack Gilden, “Collision of Wills: Johnny Unitas, Don Shula and the Rise of the Modern NFL” deals with how they didn’t get along.
