THE TEAM: The Braves are the oldest continuously operated franchise in National League history and are one of just six Major League clubs with more than 10,000 victories—that’s more than the Boston Red Sox or the New York Yankees and nearly 1,000 more than the Philadelphia Phillies (though the Phils have lost 10,000-plus games). In baseball’s modern era the Braves franchise has won three World Series titles, 17 Pennants, and made 21 playoff appearances … not to mention an unprecedented run of 14 consecutive Division Titles and the team of the 1990s under the leadership of Bobby Cox. A virtual who’s who of Hall of Fame legends also claim the Braves as their home team: Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, and Phil Niekro to name a few. THE FORMAT: Atlanta Braves: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports is composed of ten chapters, each offering numbered "mini-stories"—facts, anomalies, records, coincidences, and enthralling lore and trivia from Hall of Fame legends Aaron, Spahn, Mathews and Niekro to future Hall of Famers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz to contemporary stars Chipper Jones, Brian McCann and Tim Hudson. Each chapter begins with an introduction that highlights the many exciting stories found in these pages such as the “Worst-to-First” 1991 Braves, the legendary career of Manager Bobby Cox, and the unprecedented Cy Young success for the Braves during the 1990s. SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS books are not just for diehard sports fans, but for every fan and sports history reader who loves sports and wants to know more about their heroes and favorite teams—and this title is the definitive source for history and trivia on your Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports (Sports by the Numbers / History & Trivia)

Sports & Outdoors

Elliot, Tucker

Baseball

Black Mesa Publishing

In 1968, Johnny Bench was a 20-year-old rookie embarking on his first full Major League season with the Cincinnati Reds. He was also the Reds starting catcher, an All-Star, and the National League Rookie of the Year. And he was one other thing as well: the foundation for one of the greatest teams ever assembled in Major League history—the Big Red Machine. Bench’s Major League journey lasted 17 seasons—all in Cincinnati—and earned him a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of the game’s greatest legends. But when talking about the legendary Reds teams of the 1970s, it was Bench who said, “The Big Red Machine teams will never be forgotten … They'll be remembered because of the professionals they had, the character they had, the skill they had. Those teams were a symbol of what baseball really should be." The professionals included Tony Perez and Pete Rose, who were already on the club when Bench burst on the scene in 1968, and then one by one the rest of the pieces fell into place: manager Sparky Anderson (1970), followed by Dave Concepcion and George Foster (1971), Joe Morgan and Cesar Geronimo (1972), and Ken Griffey (1973). In 1975, with all the pieces firmly in place, the Reds were World Champions. In 1976, the Reds defended their title and became a dynasty. This is a book of history and trivia that covers all eras of Reds baseball—but it is also a tribute to the legacy of Sparky Anderson and the professionals who made up the Big Red Machine. Think you know everything about Reds baseball? Think again. With ten chapters and 200 brand new trivia questions to challenge fans of all ages and skill levels, it’s time to find out how smart you really are about the Cincinnati Reds. Each chapter profiles a member of the Big Red Machine and then offers 20 brand new exciting and challenging trivia questions. And we’re keeping score … so test your skills, wrack your brain, and get ready for the ultimate Cincinnati Reds IQ test!

Cincinnati Reds IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom (History & Trivia)

Soriano, Joe

For half a century the St. Louis Browns were nothing short of spectacular ... when it came to futility. Whatever promise or hope or grandeur dreams held by the franchise and its fans after a second place finish in its inaugural season in St. Louis was quickly replaced by this abysmal reality: the Browns were dead last in the eight-team American League ten times in 52 seasons. Then in 1954 the club began play in Baltimore and its new owners shed the “Browns” and every imaginable link to the club’s past. It’s not that the Orioles don’t respect history … it’s that from the very beginning Baltimore was intent on making its own history. And to that end the franchise has been extraordinarily successful. In St. Louis, the Browns had more 100-loss seasons than any team in baseball history—in Baltimore, it barely took Earl Weaver a decade to manage the Orioles to five 100-win seasons. In St. Louis, the Browns backed into one Pennant in five decades. In Baltimore, the Orioles built a powerhouse that dominated the better part of two decades and won six Pennants. There have been ups-and-downs obviously—like every franchise—and plenty of lean years to go with the championships, but with its successes and the many legends its produced since 1954, the Orioles have achieved the same “status” if you will as its division rivals New York and Boston as being one of baseball’s truly great franchises. A virtual who’s who of baseball royalty spent time playing in Baltimore—from Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson and Jim Palmer, to Cal Ripken, Jr. and Eddie Murray, to today’s superstars Chris Davis and Manny Machado. You can’t discuss the game’s greatest moments without including the Orioles. You can’t tour the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown without seeing the influence of the Birds. This is a book of trivia and history. It’s meant for diehard baseball fans, but whether or not you count yourself part of Orioles fandom is irrelevant, because the history of the Birds is inextricably linked with the history of baseball—so sit back and reminisce with ten chapters of Baltimore Orioles history, baseball stories, and 200 brand new trivia questions that will wrack your brain and test your skills. It’s your Orioles IQ, the ultimate test of true fandom.

Baltimore Orioles IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom

Every Major League team has a history--but this is the franchise of Jackie Robinson. Every Major League team has players they call "heroes"--but with Robinson you can drop the emphasis: he's a true hero, an American icon, and a baseball legend. This is the franchise of Walter Alston, Leo Durocher and Tommy Lasorda; Walter O'Malley, Larry MacPhail and Branch Rickey; the timeless calls of Vin Scully; and no fewer than 43 Hall of Fame players who spent a portion of their careers with the Dodgers. It is a franchise so rich in history that it is inextricably linked to the history of the game itself. The reality is you can't tell the story of baseball's history without the Dodgers. This is a book of Dodger history and trivia. With ten chapters and 200 brand new trivia questions, it is a celebration of the greatest players and moments in franchise history. It has been a long time since April 21, 1890, when the franchise recorded its first official victory in the National League--but 128 years and more than 10,000 wins later the team is still going strong, still producing great players and historic moments. Whether you are a novice or a long-time member of Dodger fandom ... Think Blue, enjoy the trivia, and have fun reminiscing.

Los Angeles Dodgers IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom

This edition includes two great books filled with historic feats, iconic players, and more than 300 trivia questions on Atlanta Braves baseball. Are you a diehard Braves fan? Test your knowledge with these hardball questions about your favorite team-all the sluggers, hurlers, and greatest moments in Atlanta Braves history ... 51 questions to challenge the diehard Braves fan.

51 Questions for the Diehard Fan: Atlanta Braves

Edwards, Ryder

This edition is filled with historic feats, memorable anecdotes, iconic players, and more than 250 trivia questions that relive the best moments in Baltimore Orioles history. Are you a diehard Orioles fan? Test your knowledge with these hardball questions about your favorite team-all the sluggers, hurlers, and greatest moments in Orioles' history ... 51 brand new trivia questions to challenge the diehard Orioles fan. PLUS... Another 200 old-school trivia questions that cover all eras of O's history. Think you know everything about O's baseball? Test your skills. Wrack your brain. It's the ultimate Baltimore Orioles IQ test.

51 Questions for the Diehard Fan: Baltimore Orioles

This edition is filled with historic feats, memorable anecdotes, iconic players, and more than 300 trivia questions that relive the best moments in New York Yankees history. Are you a diehard Yankees fan? Test your knowledge with these hardball questions about your favorite team-all the sluggers, hurlers, and greatest moments from Yankees' history ... 51 brand new trivia questions to challenge the diehard Yankees fan. PLUS... Another 255 old-school trivia questions that cover all eras of Yankees' history. Think you know everything about the most prolific franchise in MLB history? Test your skills. Wrack your brain. It's the ultimate New York Yankees IQ test.

51 Questions for the Diehard Fan: New York Yankees

The story of Major League Baseball in Houston begins in 1962 at the mosquito-infested Colt Stadium. And while the Astros had some great moments before the turn of the century, purists will always associate "20th century baseball" with teams like the Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers. No worries. It will be impossible to tell the story of 21st century Major League Baseball without the Astros... because these guys are rewriting the record books. Regular season. Postseason. It doesn't matter. The biggest names in baseball? They play for the Astros. Houston reached the pinnacle in 2017, when the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the first World Series title in franchise history. It took 56 years. Most were frustrating. Some were oh-so-gloriously close. But the journey led to something extraordinary. This is the most complete book of trivia and history on the Houston Astros. It is meant for diehard fans, but whether or not you count yourself as part of Astros fandom is irrelevant, because baseball in Houston is inextricably linked to the history of baseball itself. So sit back and reminisce with 10 chapters of Houston Astros history, stories, and 200 brand new trivia questions that will wrack your brain and test your skills. It's your Houston Astros IQ, the ultimate test of true fandom.

Houston Astros IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom

The story of baseball in Washington has its origins on a sandlot just south of the White House that dates to the mid-1800s, but the origin of today's Nationals is north of the border and includes Hall of Fame legends Gary Carter, Tim Raines, Andre Dawson, Vladimir Guerrero, and Pedro Martinez. It's important to celebrate today's stars: Ryan Zimmerman, Anthony Rendon, Stephen Strasburg, Max Scherzer, Juan Soto, Trea Turner, and many others ... but it would be wrong to dismiss the achievements of the guys who toiled in near anonymity with the Expos. While the focus of this book is primarily the Washington Nationals' journey that culminated in World Series glory in 2019, it is also a celebration of the greatest moments, players, records, and heartbreak that together tell the story of this franchise. It is the most complete book of trivia and history on the Washington Nationals, and its final chapter focuses solely on the 2019 club that defied all odds on its way to becoming World Series champions. It is meant for diehard baseball fans, but whether or not you count yourself part of Nationals fandom is irrelevant, because baseball in Washington is inextricably linked to the history of baseball itself. So sit back and reminisce with 11 chapters of Washington Nationals history, stories, and 220 brand new trivia questions that will wrack your brain and test your skills. It's your Nationals IQ, the ultimate test of true fandom.

Washington Nationals IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom

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