Author: Joseph Wancho
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803254717
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The 1954 Cleveland Indians were one of the most remarkable baseball teams of all time. Their record for most wins (111) fell only when the baseball schedule expanded, and their winning percentage, an astounding .721, is still unsurpassed in the American League. Though the season ended with a heartbreaking loss to the New York Giants in the World Series, the 1954 team remains a favorite among Cleveland fans and beyond. Pitching to the Pennant commemorates the ’54 Indians with a biographical sketch of the entire team, from the “Big Three” pitching staff (Mike Garcia and future Hall of Famers Bob Lemon and Early Wynn), through notable players such as Bobby Avila, Bob Feller, Larry Doby, and Al Rosen, to manager Al Lopez, his coaches, and the Indians’ broadcast team. There are also stories about Cleveland Stadium and the 1954 All-Star Game (which the team hosted), as well as a season timeline and a firsthand account of Game One of the World Series at the Polo Grounds. Pitching to the Pennant features the superb writing and research of members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), making this book a must for all Indians fans and baseball aficionados.
Pitching to the Pennant
Author: Joseph Wancho
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803254717
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The 1954 Cleveland Indians were one of the most remarkable baseball teams of all time. Their record for most wins (111) fell only when the baseball schedule expanded, and their winning percentage, an astounding .721, is still unsurpassed in the American League. Though the season ended with a heartbreaking loss to the New York Giants in the World Series, the 1954 team remains a favorite among Cleveland fans and beyond. Pitching to the Pennant commemorates the ’54 Indians with a biographical sketch of the entire team, from the “Big Three” pitching staff (Mike Garcia and future Hall of Famers Bob Lemon and Early Wynn), through notable players such as Bobby Avila, Bob Feller, Larry Doby, and Al Rosen, to manager Al Lopez, his coaches, and the Indians’ broadcast team. There are also stories about Cleveland Stadium and the 1954 All-Star Game (which the team hosted), as well as a season timeline and a firsthand account of Game One of the World Series at the Polo Grounds. Pitching to the Pennant features the superb writing and research of members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), making this book a must for all Indians fans and baseball aficionados.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803254717
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The 1954 Cleveland Indians were one of the most remarkable baseball teams of all time. Their record for most wins (111) fell only when the baseball schedule expanded, and their winning percentage, an astounding .721, is still unsurpassed in the American League. Though the season ended with a heartbreaking loss to the New York Giants in the World Series, the 1954 team remains a favorite among Cleveland fans and beyond. Pitching to the Pennant commemorates the ’54 Indians with a biographical sketch of the entire team, from the “Big Three” pitching staff (Mike Garcia and future Hall of Famers Bob Lemon and Early Wynn), through notable players such as Bobby Avila, Bob Feller, Larry Doby, and Al Rosen, to manager Al Lopez, his coaches, and the Indians’ broadcast team. There are also stories about Cleveland Stadium and the 1954 All-Star Game (which the team hosted), as well as a season timeline and a firsthand account of Game One of the World Series at the Polo Grounds. Pitching to the Pennant features the superb writing and research of members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), making this book a must for all Indians fans and baseball aficionados.
The All-America Football Conference
Author: Kenneth R. Crippen
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476670951
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The All-America Football Conference and the National Football League battled for supremacy from 1946 through 1949. In the end, the players from the AAFC, as well as three teams, were brought into the NFL. Through extensive research, the Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) has corrected the statistics and coaching records, selected offensive and defensive All-Pro Teams for all four seasons and an All-Conference team, and provided brief biographies and scouting reports for the members of the All-Conference Team.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476670951
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The All-America Football Conference and the National Football League battled for supremacy from 1946 through 1949. In the end, the players from the AAFC, as well as three teams, were brought into the NFL. Through extensive research, the Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) has corrected the statistics and coaching records, selected offensive and defensive All-Pro Teams for all four seasons and an All-Conference team, and provided brief biographies and scouting reports for the members of the All-Conference Team.
The Sports Address Book
Author: Cynthia Mattison
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595125654
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
Forget the hotdogs, sports fans! Autographs, Autographs - get your free sports autographs! This book contains over 11,000 addresses for today's hottest stars in some of the most popular sports in America. Do you enjoy football, baseball, basketball, racing, hockey, tennis, figure skating , boxing, wrestling, etc.? If your answer is yes, this is the perfect book for you! Have you ever wanted an autograph from Sugar Ray Leonard, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Monica Seles, Nolan Ryan, Joe Montana, Nancy Kerrigan, Andre Agassi, Wayne Gretzky or Mary Lou Retton? Inside this amazing guide is addresses for these and many more!
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595125654
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
Forget the hotdogs, sports fans! Autographs, Autographs - get your free sports autographs! This book contains over 11,000 addresses for today's hottest stars in some of the most popular sports in America. Do you enjoy football, baseball, basketball, racing, hockey, tennis, figure skating , boxing, wrestling, etc.? If your answer is yes, this is the perfect book for you! Have you ever wanted an autograph from Sugar Ray Leonard, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Monica Seles, Nolan Ryan, Joe Montana, Nancy Kerrigan, Andre Agassi, Wayne Gretzky or Mary Lou Retton? Inside this amazing guide is addresses for these and many more!
Las Vegas Line-maker V
Author: Michael Hillin
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557552265
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
2010 pro football handicapping book using power ratings and adjustments to win. 74% betting system, Blank roster pages, player movement,2009 results with player of the game stats,coaching records and pre-season trends.Four years of stats, grass and turf results,quarterback ratings and offensive and defensive rankings, route wins and losses, pre-season and regular season schedules, top ten public bets, betting options. which sportbooks pay the best in Las Vegas, projected regular season wins, and odds on which players will have the most passing, rushing, and receiving yards, and more.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557552265
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
2010 pro football handicapping book using power ratings and adjustments to win. 74% betting system, Blank roster pages, player movement,2009 results with player of the game stats,coaching records and pre-season trends.Four years of stats, grass and turf results,quarterback ratings and offensive and defensive rankings, route wins and losses, pre-season and regular season schedules, top ten public bets, betting options. which sportbooks pay the best in Las Vegas, projected regular season wins, and odds on which players will have the most passing, rushing, and receiving yards, and more.
Arizona Cardinals
Author: Katie Lajiness
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1680798863
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Students will love learning about the Arizona Cardinals in this high-interest title! Text covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Readers are left with an introductory background of the NFL and the Cardinals. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, quiz, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1680798863
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Students will love learning about the Arizona Cardinals in this high-interest title! Text covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Readers are left with an introductory background of the NFL and the Cardinals. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, quiz, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Arizona Cardinals
Author: Todd Ryan
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1532172540
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
This title examines the history of the Arizona Cardinals, telling the story of the franchise and its top players, greatest games, and most thrilling moments. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, a timeline, a team file, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1532172540
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
This title examines the history of the Arizona Cardinals, telling the story of the franchise and its top players, greatest games, and most thrilling moments. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, a timeline, a team file, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Day of the Dawg
Author: Hanford Dixon
Publisher: Gray & Company, Publishers
ISBN: 1598510924
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Popular and outspoken NFL cornerback Hanford Dixon offers an inside look at the turbulent, exciting, and frustrating Cleveland Browns seasons of the 1980s. A three-time Pro Bowler and co-inventor of the Dawg Pound, Dixon recalls both the roller-coaster on-field action and a culture of drug use that permeated the NFL and led to the tragic death of a teammate. He shares in detail what it was like to be a first-round NFL draft pick fighting for the starting job in training camp . . . What it took, mentally and physically, to play the toughest game at the highest level for a storied franchise . . . The adrenaline rush of whipping up a frenzied crowd of 80,000 rabid fans in Municipal Stadium . . . The thrill of being one game away from the Super Bowl—three times! . . . And the crushing disappointment of losing those big games. Dixon refers to himself as “a top-notch, speedy, loud-mouth, cocky, shutdown cornerback.” That gives an idea of his outsized personality as well as his willingness to say exactly what he means. He's not shy about delivering praise or criticism where he thinks it's due—to teammates, coaches, officials . . . or himself. This Dawg tells it the way it was.
Publisher: Gray & Company, Publishers
ISBN: 1598510924
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Popular and outspoken NFL cornerback Hanford Dixon offers an inside look at the turbulent, exciting, and frustrating Cleveland Browns seasons of the 1980s. A three-time Pro Bowler and co-inventor of the Dawg Pound, Dixon recalls both the roller-coaster on-field action and a culture of drug use that permeated the NFL and led to the tragic death of a teammate. He shares in detail what it was like to be a first-round NFL draft pick fighting for the starting job in training camp . . . What it took, mentally and physically, to play the toughest game at the highest level for a storied franchise . . . The adrenaline rush of whipping up a frenzied crowd of 80,000 rabid fans in Municipal Stadium . . . The thrill of being one game away from the Super Bowl—three times! . . . And the crushing disappointment of losing those big games. Dixon refers to himself as “a top-notch, speedy, loud-mouth, cocky, shutdown cornerback.” That gives an idea of his outsized personality as well as his willingness to say exactly what he means. He's not shy about delivering praise or criticism where he thinks it's due—to teammates, coaches, officials . . . or himself. This Dawg tells it the way it was.
What's Your Game Plan?
Author: James Bear
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491786663
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
James Bear believes that every experiencegood or badis a chance to learn and grow in life, and that it is important to take our lumps, learn our lessons, and keep moving forward to achieve our dreams. In Whats Your Game Plan?, Bear shares basic principles that not only guide young athletes to success, but also anyone interested in creating a game plan to meet goals and attain fulfillment in life. Bear, a former college football player and current athletic coach, relies on proven practices and personal experiences to motivate youth to face their challenges, set goals, and overcome obstacles standing in the way of education or even a professional contract. In clear and precise explanations that come from the heart, Bear empowers teens to determine a path, succeed in school, find a mentor, eat like a champion, learn from difficult situations, avoid common pitfalls, and focus on the future. Above all, Bear encourages youth to enjoy the journey, exhibit gratitude and humility, and realize the value in every goal. In this inspirational guidebook, a coach shares personal anecdotes and straightforward principles that will help lead young athletes to achieve success in the classroom, on the field, and in life.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491786663
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
James Bear believes that every experiencegood or badis a chance to learn and grow in life, and that it is important to take our lumps, learn our lessons, and keep moving forward to achieve our dreams. In Whats Your Game Plan?, Bear shares basic principles that not only guide young athletes to success, but also anyone interested in creating a game plan to meet goals and attain fulfillment in life. Bear, a former college football player and current athletic coach, relies on proven practices and personal experiences to motivate youth to face their challenges, set goals, and overcome obstacles standing in the way of education or even a professional contract. In clear and precise explanations that come from the heart, Bear empowers teens to determine a path, succeed in school, find a mentor, eat like a champion, learn from difficult situations, avoid common pitfalls, and focus on the future. Above all, Bear encourages youth to enjoy the journey, exhibit gratitude and humility, and realize the value in every goal. In this inspirational guidebook, a coach shares personal anecdotes and straightforward principles that will help lead young athletes to achieve success in the classroom, on the field, and in life.
Arizona Cardinals
Author: Kenny Abdo
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1098225457
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This title focuses on the Arizona Cardinals and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1098225457
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This title focuses on the Arizona Cardinals and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Arizona Cardinals
Author: Andres Ybarra
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1680776177
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This title introduces readers to the Arizona Cardinals, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1680776177
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This title introduces readers to the Arizona Cardinals, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.