This first biography of four-time all-star Al Rosen covers the career of perhaps the best player on the fabulous Cleveland Indians' teams of the 1950s. From 1951 to 1956, the Tribe won one American League pennant (1954) and finished second to New York the other five seasons. Rosen was selected as the League's Most Valuable Player in 1953, the last Indians player to be so honored. He led the League in home runs (43) and RBI (145). Washington's Mickey Vernon edged Rosen by a single percentage point (.337 to .336) for the league batting championship. His play between the white lines was not the only place where Rosen left his mark on the game. He spent 14 seasons as a president or general manager for the New York Yankees (1978-1979), Houston Astros (1981-1985) and the San Francisco Giants (1986-1992). Under his guidance, those teams won two pennants and one world championship. Rosen is the only person in Major League Baseball history to win an MVP award as a player and to be recognized as Executive of the Year by The Sporting News (1987).

Hebrew Hammer: A Biography of Al Rosen, All-Star Third Baseman

Wancho, Joseph

Biographies & Memoirs

McFarland

So You Think You're a Cleveland Indians Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Indians baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, this book will give you the details behind each story that bring to life players and managers, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you'll learn more about the great Indians players and managers of the past and present, from Nap Lajoie to Tris Speaker, Cy Young, Bob Feller, Lou Boudreau, Bob Lemon, Rocky Colavito, Gaylord Perry, Sandy Alomar Jr., Omar Vizquel, Jim Thome, Corey Kluber, and so many more. The many questions that this book answers include: <li>Who was the only Indians player to be named MVP of the All-Star Game? 
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<li>Who is the only pitcher in team history to win at least 30 games in a season? 
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<li>Which Cleveland Indians player led the team in home runs during the 1960s? 
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<li>In 1987, the Indians had two pitchers on their staff who were later enshrined into the Hall of Fame. Who were they?</li>
 This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Tribe!

So You Think You're a Cleveland Indians Fan?: Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards (So You Think You're a Fan?)

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Sports Publishing

After almost 40 years of sub-500 baseball, the Sleeping Giant woke in 1995, the first season in the Indians spent in their new home of Jacob's Field. The Indians ruled Cleveland from 1994 through 2001, winning two pennants and making five playoff appearances. In 1995, the Cleveland Browns had left town and were putting down roots in Baltimore. The Cleveland Cavaliers, while competitive, were usually ousted in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Indians were the best ticket in town, and 455 consecutive sellouts—from June 12, 1995 through April 2, 2001—are a testament to ther popularity. While the Indians made it to the brink of baseball nirvana in both 1997 and 2016, losing in Game Seven of both those World Series, it is the 1995 team that fans remember the most fondly. Perhaps this is because they were the first to break through since 1954 and make the postseason. Maybe it’s because of the different characters and personalities who made up that team, which included Jim Thome, Bill Ripken, Manny Ramirez, Dave Winfield, Orel Hershiser, and Sandy Alomar Jr.. They had an All-Star seemingly at every position. As you leaf through the pages of this book, presented here by 40 SABR authors and editors, you will be transported back in time to 1995. The biographies of all the players, coaches, and broadcasters will evoke that glorious era once again for Tribe fans. The volume is also sprinkled with personal perspectives, as well as game stores from key matchups during the 1995 season, information about Jacob’s Field, and other writing of interest on the historic season. Contents Introduction, Joseph Wancho The Fans of the 1995 Cleveland Indians, John McMurray Players Sandy Alomar Jr., Joseph Wancho Ruben Amaro, Rory Costello Paul Assenmacher, Nick Waddell Carlos Baerga, Joseph Wancho David Bell, Philip A. Cola Albert Belle, Tom Wancho Bud Black, Nick Waddell Jeromy Burnitz, Kelly Boyer Sagert Mark Clark, Bob LeMoine Dennis Cook, Alan Cohen Alan Embree, Bill Nowlin Alvaro Espinoza, Gregg Omoth John Farrell, Bill Nowlin Brian Giles, Mark Hodermarsky Jason Grimsley, Chip Greene Orel Hershiser, Joseph Wancho Ken Hill, Gregory H. Wolf Wayne Kirby, Ed Gruver Jesse Levis ,Chip Greene Kenny Lofton, Richard Bogovich Albie Lopez, Harry Schoger Dennis Martinez, Rory Costello Jose Mesa, Joseph Wancho Eddie Murray, Alan Cohen Charles Nagy, Steve West Chad Ogea, David Skelton Gregg Olson, Wynn Montgomery Tony Pena, Blake Sherry Herbert Perry, Jay Hurd Eric Plunk, Ted Leavengood Jim Poole, Chip Greene Manny Ramirez, Bill Nowlin Billy Ripken, Jimmy Keenan Joe Roa, Clayton Trutor Paul Shuey, Charles Faber Paul Sorrento, Alan Cohen Julian Tavarez, Paul Hofmann Jim Thome, Joseph Wancho Eddie Tucker, Richard Cuicchi Omar Vizquel, Augusto Cardenas Dave Winfield, Doug Skipper The Coaching Staff Mike Hargrove, Gregory H. Wolf Buddy Bell, Joseph Wancho Luis Isaac, Richard Bogovich Charlie Manuel, Andy Sturgill Dave Nelson, Rick Schabowski Jeff Newman, Gary Livacari Mark Wiley, Joel Rippel Broadcasters Jack Corrigan, Joseph Wancho Tom Hamilton, Kelly Boyer Sagert Mike Hegan, Joseph Wancho Rick Manning, Kelly Boyer Sagert Herb Score, Joseph Wancho Front Office Dick Jacobs, Clayton Trutor John Hart, Rick Balazs Dan O’Dowd, Christopher Williamson Ballpark Jacobs Field, Stephanie Liscio Games May 7, 1995 Richard Cuicchi June 4, 1995 Joseph Wancho June 5, 1995 Gregory H. Wolf June 30, 1995 Joseph Wancho July 21, 1995 Richard Cuicchi September 8, 1995 Joseph Wancho September 13, 1995 Gregory H. Wolf

1995 Cleveland Indians: The Sleeping Giant Awakes (The SABR Baseball Library)

Sports & Outdoors

Wolf, Gregory H.

COHEN, ALAN

Costello, Rory

Trutor, Clayton

Sagert, Kelly Boyer

Baseball

Society for American Baseball Research

Ebbets Field: Great, Historic, and Memorable Games in Brooklyn's Lost Ballpark (SABR Cities and Stadiums)

History

Huber, Mike

Spatz, Lyle

Brown Jr., Thomas J.

Americas

Puerto Rico y el Béisbol: 60 Biografías representa los esfuerzos colaborativos de 46 autores y editores de la Sociedad para la Investigación del Béisbol Americano (SABR). Como se podría imaginar a partir del título, el libro contiene 60 biografías de jugadores - pero también tiene dos "biografías de parques" también. Y un artículo sobre los partidos de grandes ligas jugados en Puerto Rico, tanto los juegos de exhibición de entrenamiento de primavera como varios juegos de temporada regular desde el momento en que "Los Expos" incluyó a San Juan como sede. El béisbol en Puerto Rico tiene una larga historia, que se remonta al siglo XIX y ahora se extiende hasta el siglo XXI. Al final de 2016, hubo 323 jugadores nacidos en Puerto Rico o descendientes de nativos puertorriqueños que habían jugado en las grandes ligas. Pero hay miles de jugadores profesionales puertorriqueños que han jugado en el Caribe y otras ligas profesionales, incluyendo las ligas menores en los Estados Unidos.

Puerto Rico y el Béisbol: 60 Biografías (Leyendas del Beisbol) (Spanish Edition)

Van Hyning, Thomas E.

Fernández, Edwin

Hawks, Emily

Quevedo, Jane Allen

Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)

Comiskey Park, affectionately known as the "Base Ball Palace of the World," was the home of the Chicago White Sox for parts of nine decades, from 1910 to 1990. Despite being built on the site of a former dump, the ballpark's address was one of baseball's most iconic. At the intersection of 35th Street and Shields Avenue, it sat in the Armour Square neighborhood on the near-southwest side of the city.The Base Ball Palace of the World: Comiskey Park is our humble volume which aims to evoke memories of the storied ballpark and introduce others to its exciting history through detailed summaries of more than 80 games played there and several feature essays. The volume is a collaborative and tireless effort of 50 members of the Society for American Baseball Research.Among the gems presented in this book we have Big Ed Walsh's no-hitter in 1911, several Negro League contests including the 1933 All-Star Game, Game One of the 1959 World Series, Disco Demolition night, the 1983 All-Star game, and many more, including: July 1, 1910: "Baseball Palace" Opens, Bob LeMoineAugust 27, 1911: Big Ed Walsh No-Hitter, Gregory H. WolfAugust 29, 1915: Shutout in 68 Minutes, Richard RiisOctober 6, 1917: World Series Arrives, John BauerSeptember 24, 1919: Clinch AL Pennant, Jacob PomrenkeOctober 9, 1919: Reds Win First Championship, Mike LynchJune 22, 1921: Hooper Homers Twice, Gordon GattieMay 29, 1925: The Line Drive That Changed History, Matthew M. CliffordJuly 6, 1933: A Dream Realized, Lyle SpatzAugust 11, 1935: The Mule Kicks the Maestro, Frank AmorosoApril 16, 1940: Feller's No-Hitter, C. Paul Rogers IIIAugust 1, 1943: 51,723 See Satchel Paige, Bob LemoineSeptember 9, 1944: Lopat Slings Extra-Inning Gem, Tom PardoSeptember 26, 1947: Negro League World Series, Ken Carrano and Richard CuicchiJuly 11, 1950: Schoendienst's Extra-Inning, C. Paul Rogers III October 1, 1950: Gus Zernial's Three Homers, Richard CuicchiMay 1, 1951: Mi oso & Mantle Firsts, Mark S. SternmanJuly 3, 1952: Eddie Robinson Knocks in Seven, Stephen D. BorenMay 1, 1959: Early Wynn One-Hitter, Scott FerkovichOctober 1, 1959: White Sox Clobber Dodgers, Russ LakeOctober 8, 1959: Dodgers Win Series, Alan CohenJune 26, 1960: Early Wynn 275th Career Victory, Mike HuberSeptember 21, 1962: Electrifying Game-Ending Rally, Richard RiisJuly 15, 1963: Gary Peters Near-Perfect Game, Richard CuicchiSeptember 6, 1967: Four-Way Tie for First Place, Russ LakeMay 17, 1968: Joe Horlen Extra-Inning Shutout, John GabcikAugust 28, 1968: Convention Turmoil, Doug FeldmannSeptember 30, 1971: Bill Melton Leads League in Homers, Joe SchusterApril 18, 1972: Wilbur Wood Three-Hit Shutout, Bob WoodMay 26, 1973: Two-Day Marathon, Joseph WanchoMay 14, 1977: Spencer Knocks in Eight, Don ZmindaJuly 14, 1979: Irish Night Brings Luck, Mark MullaneOctober 4, 1981: Season Finale, Thomas J. Brown Jr.July 7, 1982: Baines Belts Three, Katie Dickson with Gregory H. WolfJuly 6, 1983: Golden All-Star Anniversary, Brian WrightOctober 7, 1983: Routed in First Playoff Game in 24 Years, Brian P. WoodMay 8-9, 1984: Longest Game in History, Ken Carrano May 16, 1984: Carlton Fisk Hits for the Cycle, Mike Huber July 22, 1987: Baines Sets Franchise HR Record, Brandon Lee April 7, 1984: Jack Morris No-Hitter, Nathan Bierma July 17, 1989: Fisk 2,000th Hit, Paul Hofmann July 1, 1990 Hawkins Loses in No-No, Stew Thornley September 30, 1990 "Farewell, old beauty", John Bauer

The Base Ball Palace of the World: Comiskey Park (SABR Cities and Stadiums)

Lynch, Mike

Lake, Russ

Zminda, Don

What are Major League Baseball's greatest comeback games? This book set out to collect the stories of those games, but rather than throw together an anecdotally-determined collection of games, SABR decided to see if there was an objective measure, a way to determine which was the greatest comeback game of all time, and to rank the games. Retrosheet's Tom Ruane created a master list of 630 games and ranked them mathematically in terms of how unlikely the win was, and therefore how great the comeback had been. The games in this volume are presented in rank order, from number 1 through 64.We also added the greatest postseason comeback games. These seven contests are presented in a separate section devoted to postseason games. And to make sure that every current team in MLB was represented in this volume, we treated the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants as different from the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants, and added the greatest comeback by the Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, and several other teams. In the end, every major-league team in represented in Baseball's Greatest Comeback Games, but the Phillies lead the list with six comeback wins in the top 64. Tied for second for most comebacks are four American League teams: the Red Sox, Indians, Tigers, and Yankees.This book was a team effort by 60 members of the Society for American Baseball Research, who researched and wrote about all 80 games presented herein.

Baseball's Greatest Comeback Games

Nowlin, Bill

Larkin, Kevin

Caillault, Jean-Pierre

Pajot, Dennis

Peebles, Laura H.

"The history of baseball in Baltimore is as deep-rooted and tradition-rich as anywhere in America. If you are a fan of our national pastime, I am certain you will enjoy scrolling through this compelling chronicle of what makes Baltimore baseball unique. From Ruth to Ripken, from the Elite Giants to our Baltimore Orioles, there's nothing quite as intriguing as these tales of our orange and black." -Mike Gibbons, Director Emeritus, Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation Baltimore Baseball touches on some of the rich history of baseball in the Baltimore area, through recounts of 84 games from 1876 through 2019. The bulk of the games feature the Baltimore Orioles--the current franchise from 1954 to the present-but we also have games from the nineteenth century, the early twentieth century, and the Negro Leagues. Some of the most memorable games in Baltimore history are included, along with some unique contests, and Hall of Fame players featured throughout. Also included are "ballpark biographies" of seven Baltimore ballparks-Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Memorial Stadium, Union Park, American League Park, Bugle Field, Terrapin Park, and Maryland Park, and an essay on other early ballparks. Fifty-four members of the Society for American Baseball Research and SABR's Babe Ruth Chapter contributed their talents as researchers, writers, and editors to create this look at Baltimore Baseball, an ideal keepsake for diehard O's fans and an apt introduction for those coming to Charm City for the first time.

Baltimore Baseball (SABR Cities and Stadiums)

Smith, Curt

Gisriel, Austin

Riechers, Carl

Peebles, Laura

Stinson, David

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