<p>As "America's favorite pastime," perhaps no sport has chronicled the rise of an immigrant nation like baseball. From German-American parents came Babe Ruth, Italian-Americans proudly point to Joe DiMaggio, and Jackie Robinson shattered the color barrier for African Americans that had kept them out of the game since the 1880s. Certainly, almost every Jewish baseball fan knows the names of Hall of Famers Hank Greenberg and Sandy Koufax, but Jews have played professional baseball in the United States since the earliest days of the sport. Indeed, over 160 Jews are known to have played professional baseball during the modern era, contributing significantly to the game on every level.   But who, other than Koufax, is the only other Jewish pitcher to win the Cy Young Award?   Which Jewish ballplayer's place in baseball history is assured, as he has the distinction of being the first major leaguer to play a game as a DH?   In his landmark book Matzoh Balls and Baseballs, popular sportscaster Dave Cohen uncovers this hidden history and goes right to the source for answers, interviewing 17 former Jewish MLB players to hear, in their own words, what it was like to play in the Majors - the triumphs, frustrations, and everything in between.   Foreword by Steve Greenberg. Interviewees include: Larry Yellen, Ron Blomberg, Elliott Maddox, Jim Gaudet, Richie Scheinblum, Joe Ginsberg, Ross Baumgarten, Mike Epstein, Ken Holtzman, Norm Sherry, Steve Stone, Steve Hertz, Don Taussig, Norm Miller, Barry Latman, Morris Savransky, and Al Rosen.</p>

Matzoh Balls and Baseballs

History

Cohen, Dave

World

Havenhurst Books

The Complete Comedy Writer: Make your sitcom, stand-up, screenplay, sketches and stories 62% funnier

Self-Help

Creativity

Nielsen

<p>“Dave knows his onions. In fact he can probably write jokes about onions. And they’ll have you crying with laughter (don’t worry he didn’t write that one).” Lee Mack\nIf you can write, you can write comedy. And in this book Dave tells you how.\nThe multi-BAFTA winning BBC writer has spent four decades as one of the most successful contributors to the British comedy scene. First as a stand-up, when he started the Comedy Store Players with Mike Myers and Paul Merton. Then as a regular writer on top BBC shows including Have I Got News For You and Not Going Out, later as the main lyricist for the smash-hit show Horrible Histories. Now an acclaimed novelist and well-known teacher of comedy writing, Dave has updated his hugely influential guide to every aspect of developing the craft of writing comedy.\nThe Complete Comedy Writer is packed with advice for writers whether you're starting out, an experienced pro or deciding if you can become one.\n“There are few more experienced comedy writers than Dave Cohen. Take heed of his wise words.” Jim Howick\nhttps://www.davecohen.org.uk/</p>

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

The Dog Behind the Couch: a story about social anxiety

Children's Books

Animals

David Cohen

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