Touching All the Bases

Touching All the Bases
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Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 9780810885530
ISBN-13 : 0810885530
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Book Synopsis Touching All the Bases by : Thomas D. Phillips

Download or read book Touching All the Bases written by Thomas D. Phillips and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012-08-23 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Around 1863, William “Candy” Cummings discovered he could make clamshells curve when thrown—a skill he transferred to baseball as a pitcher for the New York Excelsiors. In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first team in baseball to place all of their players on salary. And in 1945, the St. Louis Browns recruited a one-armed outfielder to the majors. These stories and much more are brought to life in Touching All the Bases: Baseball in 101 Fascinating Stories, an all-encompassing look at the game of baseball. Past to present, this book covers the sport in its entirety, from its defining moments on the field to the outside-the-ballpark influences that have shaped the game over the years. Unique chapters—such as the impact of World War II, legal issues, labor disputes, the legacy of Jackie Robinson, and the doping dilemma—complement accounts of milestone events, individual and team achievements, and the most famous games, plays, and players of the sport. Appendixes provide lists of World Series, batting and homerun champions, perfect games, player nicknames, award winners, and more. A comprehensive collection of baseball’s history, evolution, and memorable moments, Touching All the Bases will entertain, inform, and educate all those interested in baseball, whether a casual fan or a dedicated enthusiast.


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