A fun, easy-to-use, and totally unique visual presentation of the history of America's favorite pastime. The lavishly illustrated fourteen-foot foldout features a panel for each decade beginning in the 1860s, detailing all aspects of the game, including the rise of the Major and Negro Leagues, rule and equipment changes over time, the evolution of playing styles, the development of Little League, and the growth of the sport outside of the U.S. The Timeline History of Baseball also features panels on the World Series, the All-Star Game, the playing field, how uniforms changed, major league ballparks, Hall of Fame players, collectibles and memorabilia, and an chapter entitled "Baseball Babylon" that chronicles some of the weirder moments in the game's history. An absolute must-have for anyone who loves baseball!
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This is a fun, easy-to-use, and totally unique visual presentation of the history of America's favorite pastime. The lavishly illustrated fourteen-foot foldout features a panel for each decade beginning in the 1860s, detailing all aspects of the game, including the rise of the Major and Negro Leagues, rule and equipment changes over time, the evolution of playing styles, the development of Little League, and the growth of the sport outside of the U.S. The Timeline History of Baseball also features panels on the World Series, the All-Star Game, the playing field, how uniforms changed, major league ballparks, Hall of Fame players, collectibles and memorabilia, and a chapter entitled "Baseball Babylon" that chronicles some of the weirder aspects of the game's history. An absolute must-have for anyone who loves baseball!
About the Author
Don Jensen is a long-time member of the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR) with expertise in the deadball era, the New York/San Francisco Giants, and the Pacific Coast League. He is coauthor of Deadball Stars of the National League. Jensen lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
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In 1921, the year Babe Ruth compiled one of the greatest offensive seasons in history, sportswriter Al Spink stated that he believed the greatest ball player of all time was not Ruth, but nineteenth-century star Michael "King" Kelly. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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New York, World Series, Babe Ruth, National League, Hall of Fame, Negro Leagues, American League, Barry Bonds, Lefty Grove, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, Rogers Hornsby, Connie Mack, Little League, Roger Clemens, Stan Musial, Tris Speaker, Cincinnati Reds, Jackie Robinson, Walter Johnson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Honus Wagner, Oscar Charleston, Randy Johnson New!
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In 1921, the year Babe Ruth compiled one of the greatest offensive seasons in history, sportswriter Al Spink stated that he believed the greatest ball player of all time was not Ruth, but nineteenth-century star Michael "King" Kelly. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
third major league, winter league Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, World Series, Babe Ruth, National League, Hall of Fame, Negro Leagues, American League, Barry Bonds, Lefty Grove, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, Rogers Hornsby, Connie Mack, Little League, Roger Clemens, Stan Musial, Tris Speaker, Cincinnati Reds, Jackie Robinson, Walter Johnson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Honus Wagner, Oscar Charleston, Randy Johnson New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Nolan Ryan (Sports Hots Collectors Book, No. 12) by Jack Roberts on page 2, page 6, and Back Matter
- John McGraw by Charles C. Alexander on page 2, and Back Matter
- Grover Cleveland (Presidents) by Jeff C. Young on page 2, and page 5
- Ted Williams (Baseball Legends) by Rick Wolff on page 2, and page 6
- Roberto Clemente (Crowell Biographies) by Kenneth Rudeen on page 3, and page 5
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