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In the words of former American League umpire Nestor Chylak, umpires are expected to "e;be perfect on the first day of the season and then get better every day.

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Canadian-born George "e;Mooney"e; Gibson (1880-1967) grew up playing baseball on the sandlots around London, Ontario, before going on to star with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League.

Why do modern-day sluggers like Aaron Judge prefer maple bats over the traditional ash bats swung by Ted Williams and others?

Much has been written about Roger Maris and the historic summer of 1961 when he broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record yet little is known about the pitchers on the other side of the tale.

This first-ever volume focusing on sports pulp fiction devoted to America's two most popular pastimes of the 1935-1957 era--baseball and football--provides extensive detail on authors, along with examination of key plots, themes, trends and categories.

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Exactly one hundred years before the Brooklyn Dodgers won the 1955 World Series, the Brooklyn Excelsiors were playing on the same grounds where the Dodgers would begin their long history.

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In the 1800s, New Orleans' local economy evolved from rural-agrarian into urban-industrial.

Sidestepping the inflated egos and scandal that have infiltrated many men's sports, college female softball players exhibit power and grace on the field as well as camaraderie, high achievement and vulnerability off the field.

The early Deadball Era featured landmark achievements, great performances by several of baseball's immortals, and a delightful array of characters.

Founded in 1869, the Chicago Cubs are a charter member of the National League and the last remaining of the eight original league clubs still playing in the city in which the franchise started.

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Roberto "e;Bobby"e; Maduro (1916-1986) was a visionary baseball team owner and executive.

Since the Progressive Era, baseball has been promoted as an institution encapsulating the best of American values and capable of bridging the chasms of twentieth century American culture--urban versus rural, industry versus agriculture, individual versus community, immigrant versus native, white versus color.

The Infield Fly Rule is the most misunderstood rule in baseball and perhaps in all of sports.

Richly illustrated with nearly 1,000 examples of both autographs and forgeries, this new and expanded edition includes signature studies of all Hall of Famers from the 19th century to the present.

A lot happened in baseball in 1980.

In the early 20th century, immigration, labor unrest, social reforms and government regulations threatened the power of the country's largest employers.

Much has been written about the legendary players and managers of baseball's Deadball Era (1901-1919).

Written by and for baseball fans (or those trying to live with one), this collection of essays joins a perennial conversation all fans have--"e;Why do we love baseball?

Few players in the history of baseball suffered as many professional setbacks as Roy Sievers (1926-2017).

The names on the cast-bronze plaques hanging in the National Baseball Hall of Fame embody the history and drama of the sport--they are the royalty of baseball.

Part sports journalism, part history, part memoir, this many-sided narrative follows one season with the Blue Devils of Moscow, Idaho--a rural American Legion baseball team.

The New York Yankees are baseball's most storied team.

The conclusion of the Sandy Koufax Era was a wild roller coaster ride for the LA Dodgers.

This collection of new interviews--conducted by the author--recounts some of the pivotal moments in the careers of professional baseball players and in American history.

Built in 1912, Detroit's Tiger Stadium provided unmatched access for generations of baseball fans.

In 1967, in the midst of a nail-biting six-week pennant race, the Red Sox, Tigers, Twins and White Sox stood deadlocked atop the American League.

Written for coaches, this book--in its expanded third edition--presents more than 200 baseball and softball games and activities for preschoolers through college age, focusing on teaching, improvement of skills and enjoyment.

In an era of unique baseball stadiums, the Polo Grounds in New York stood out from the rest.

The 1908 American League pennant race was described as a "e;a fierce and fluctuating fight.

For decades prior to the rise of Babe Ruth, the most recognized name in baseball was John McGraw.

Nineteen essays by Briley focus on major league baseball as it reflected the changing American culture from about 1945 to about 1980.

For 52 years, Boston was a two-team Major League city, home to both the Red Sox and the Braves.

During the 19th century, baseball was a game with few rules, many rowdy players and just one umpire.

In the early 1930s, the Motor City was sputtering from the Great Depression.

Covering the post-Civil War period through the 1950s, this richly illustrated--300 photographs!

Baseball analysts often criticize pitcher win-loss records as a poor measure of pitcher performance, as wins are the product of team performance.

More than a century ago, the Philadelphia Athletics enjoyed a glorious five-season run under legendary manager Connie Mack, winning three World Series and four pennants from 1910 through 1914.

Baseball and law have intersected since the primordial days.

During the African American cultural resurgence of the 1920s and 1930s, professional athletes shared the spotlight with artists and intellectuals.

Widely acknowledged as the preeminent gathering of baseball scholars, the annual Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture has made significant contributions to baseball research.

Tom Gamboa played baseball professionally, coached, scouted, managed in the minors and in Puerto Rico and coached in the majors with the Cubs and Royals.

Recent advances in baseball statistical analysis have made it possible to assess the totality of contribution each player makes to team success or failure.

Over the past 60 seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers have risen to the pinnacle of Major League Baseball, winning 21 National League pennants and 6 World Series titles.

From the vaudeville gyrations of New York Giants star pitchers Rube Marquard and Christy Mathewson, to Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra as hoofing infielders in Take Me Out to the Ball Game, to the stage and screen versions of Damn Yankees, the connection between baseball and dance is an intimate, perhaps surprising one.

From Nick Altrock to Casey Stengel, Dizzy Dean to Satchel Paige, Bill Veeck to Bob Uecker, baseball has always admired the clever.