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As America's pastime since the mid-1800s, baseball offers the sights, sounds, and even smells that are deeply entrenched in our culture.

How the 1980 Philadelphia Phillies Won the First World Series Championship in Franchise History The road was rocky and the suspense intense as a make-or-break 1980 baseball season unfolded for the Philadelphia Phillies under a new, often-unpopular manager who sought to shape a collection of All-Star talent into champions.

This Day in Philadelphia Sports, first published in 2014 and now newly updated in paperback to cover Super Bowl LII, Villanova basketballs latest championships, and more, offers a concise 366-day approach to looking back at the history of Philadelphia sports.

The Definitive Biography of a Coaching Legend Hanging high atop the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, is the name ';Holzman' and the number ';613.

Larry Andersen, Richie Zisk, and Joe Simpson made sure that everywhere bewildered manager Rene Lachemann went during the 1982 season, some Jell-O was sure to followfrom his hotel bathroom sink, tub, and toilet (filled to the brim) to a postgame can of beer.

Imagine a story in which a young man grows up so close to a major-league ballpark that he can see the stadium lights from his front yard.

The true story of the general manager who brought victory back to the NFL's Green Bay Packers In November 1991, Ron Wolf took over a Green Bay franchise that had been in a twenty-four-year decline since the departure of Vince Lombardi.

From 1991 through 2005, the Atlanta Braves did something no pro sports team can match, finishing in first place for fourteen consecutive seasons.

Between 1966 and 1983, the Baltimore Orioles were considered the best team in baseball.

In the late '90s and early 2000s, the Portland Trail Blazers were one of the hottest teams in the NBA.

The history of UCLA football is a continuous story of highs and lows, ups and downs.

After decades of under-the-radar success, the Boise State Broncos became a household name during the 2006-07 NCAA football season.

In 1979, San Francisco was in turmoil attempting to recover from the assassination of two of its leaders: Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk.

For more than forty seasons, Jim Boeheim has been one of college basketball's most successful and compelling figures with the second-most victories of all time behind only Mike Krzyzewski.

Paul Brown was a football genius and the father of two NFL franchises?

At 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds, Aaron Judge emerged as the biggest story in baseball in 2017 with his monstrous home runs and record-breaking ability.

In Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History, acclaimed sports historian Carlo DeVito captures the story of one of the greatest coaches in sports history.

Relive the Greatest Moments in Saints FootballNewly Updated!

In 1884, professional baseball was still in its infancy.

In 1943, while the New York Yankees and St.

An October to Remember 1968: The Tigers-Cardinals World Series as Told by the Men Who Played in It recalls one of baseball's most celebrated championship series from the voices of the players who still remain--a collected narrative from a bygone era of major-league baseball as they reflect fifty years later.

With 363 victories, Warren Spahn is the winningest left-handed pitcher in baseball history.

Since the team's inception in 1946, the Boston Celtics have been at the heart of the culture and history of the city they call home.

Alabama's Crimson Tide has been the most dominant college football team in America for the past decade, winning five national championships and five conference titles.

The National Hockey League saw the birth of a new dynasty in 1980.

This updated edition in the best-selling ';Tales from the Sidelines' series captures the memorable moments, colorful characters, outstanding players, and championship seasons that are part of the Broncos' storied history.

By the end of 1966, the Boston Red Sox were a team in serious trouble.

The autobiography of a baseball great.

Baltimore Orioles: Where Have You Gone?

To baseball fans of today, the name Dodgers is synonymous with Hollywood, the warm California sun, and names like Tommy Lasorda, Kirk Gibson, Steve Garvey, and Orel Hershiser.

Calling all Tribe fans!

As America's pastime since the mid-1800s, baseball offers the sights, sounds, and even smells that are deeply entrenched in our culture.

The Kentucky Wildcats are the winningest program in the history of college basketball, and this newly revised edition of the University of Kentucky Basketball Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book ever assembled on the history of this extraordinary team.

What do Rube Walberg, Mike Nagy, Kevin Millar, and Dustin Pedroia all have in common?

The Detroit Tigers Old English D is one of the most recognized symbols in sports.

What do Dizzy Dean, Catfish Metkovich, John Boccabella, Bill Buckner, Mark Prior, and Jason Heyward all have in common?

This is the first team history of the New York Metsor any other teamto be told through a lighthearted analysis of uniform numbers.

More than just a lavishly illustrated and highly readable book, Wrigley Field Year by Year, originally published in 2014, is the result of a quarter century of meticulous research.

The rich tradition of the San Francisco Giants has provided indelible memories for their fans ever since they moved from New Yorks Polo Grounds to Seals Stadium in 1958.

For several decades, the Baltimore Orioles were the envy of every Major League Baseball team.

Whats it like to race across the blacktop of the nations most famous track?

The Rise of the Seminoles is the fairy-tale story of Florida State University football.

For more than seven decades, Lou Duva has been a mainstay in the boxing world.

Legends of Pro Wrestling offers the first comprehensive look at the entire world of wrestling.

Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) was one extreme contradiction on top of another.

Four teams, 175 games, 3,738,546 fansone stadium.

Straight from the mouths of the legends of the Silver and Black, Cheating Is Encouraged recapitulates the many as infamous stories from the last team to play outlaw football.

Sports fans in New York will always remember the incredible events of 1969.

As a sports and wellness medicine practitioner whose clients include Olympic and professional athletes, triathletes, and weekend warriors, Dr.

Who was the first goaltender to wear a mask in a game?