Author: Joe Bissen
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN: 1617842192
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Inside MLB profiles each of the 30 franchises in Major League Baseball. Minnesota Twins is a beginner's history of the Twins, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers. Fun facts, anecdotes, and sidebars round out the story of each club, allowing your readers to get Inside MLB! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Minnesota Twins
Author: Joe Bissen
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN: 1617842192
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Inside MLB profiles each of the 30 franchises in Major League Baseball. Minnesota Twins is a beginner's history of the Twins, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers. Fun facts, anecdotes, and sidebars round out the story of each club, allowing your readers to get Inside MLB! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN: 1617842192
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Inside MLB profiles each of the 30 franchises in Major League Baseball. Minnesota Twins is a beginner's history of the Twins, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers. Fun facts, anecdotes, and sidebars round out the story of each club, allowing your readers to get Inside MLB! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Big League Trivia
Author: Madison McEntire
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467071846
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Big League Trivia - Facts, Figures, Oddities, and Coincidences from our National Pastime is a unique trivia book divided into twenty-four chapters dealing with various areas of the great game of major league baseball. Chapters include: All-Star Game, Award Winners, Ballparks, Coincidences, Debuts, Family, Golden Oldies, Home Run Feats, League Leaders, Managers, Milestones, Moment of Glory, No-Hitters, Oddities, One and Only, Opening Day, Pitching Feats, Runs Batted In, So Close, Teams, Triples, Two of a Kind and World Series and Playoffs. Rather than using a simple question-and-answer format, the material in Big League Trivia is presented in sentence form varying in length from a single line to an entire paragraph to give more detailed information on various items from major league baseball. The items covered in Big League Trivia span from the beginning of the modern baseball era in 1900 through the 2005 season and include everything from the most famous moments in baseball history to unusual coincidences and quirky statistical oddities that only baseball can produce.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467071846
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Big League Trivia - Facts, Figures, Oddities, and Coincidences from our National Pastime is a unique trivia book divided into twenty-four chapters dealing with various areas of the great game of major league baseball. Chapters include: All-Star Game, Award Winners, Ballparks, Coincidences, Debuts, Family, Golden Oldies, Home Run Feats, League Leaders, Managers, Milestones, Moment of Glory, No-Hitters, Oddities, One and Only, Opening Day, Pitching Feats, Runs Batted In, So Close, Teams, Triples, Two of a Kind and World Series and Playoffs. Rather than using a simple question-and-answer format, the material in Big League Trivia is presented in sentence form varying in length from a single line to an entire paragraph to give more detailed information on various items from major league baseball. The items covered in Big League Trivia span from the beginning of the modern baseball era in 1900 through the 2005 season and include everything from the most famous moments in baseball history to unusual coincidences and quirky statistical oddities that only baseball can produce.
Chicago Cubs Facts and Trivia
Author: Wayne Mausser
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453521895
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
What position did Charlie Hollocher play? Who was Don Kessinger traded to the Cardinals for? How many pinch hit home runs did Willie Smith hit for the Cubs? Mark Grace was the first rookie to lead the team in walks since who? In June of 1998, Sammy Sosa established a single-month record for homers. How many did he hit? Former manager Jim Riggleman began his managerial career with what minor league team? Relief pitcher Tom Gordon set a team record with how many consecutive save opportunities in 2001? How many shutouts did Kerry Wood have going into 2003?
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453521895
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
What position did Charlie Hollocher play? Who was Don Kessinger traded to the Cardinals for? How many pinch hit home runs did Willie Smith hit for the Cubs? Mark Grace was the first rookie to lead the team in walks since who? In June of 1998, Sammy Sosa established a single-month record for homers. How many did he hit? Former manager Jim Riggleman began his managerial career with what minor league team? Relief pitcher Tom Gordon set a team record with how many consecutive save opportunities in 2001? How many shutouts did Kerry Wood have going into 2003?
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Twins
Author: Steve Aschburner
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 161749142X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Twins documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Twins highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the World Championships of 1987 and 1991 and the miraculous years when Bud Selig almost contracted the franchise, as well as the outrageous number of losses by Terry Felton and when manager Billy Martin punched out his starting pitcher in 1969. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 161749142X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Twins documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Twins highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the World Championships of 1987 and 1991 and the miraculous years when Bud Selig almost contracted the franchise, as well as the outrageous number of losses by Terry Felton and when manager Billy Martin punched out his starting pitcher in 1969. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
Minnesota Twins
Author: David J. Clarke
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1098275446
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
This title introduces baseball fans to the history of the Minnesota Twins MLB franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1098275446
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
This title introduces baseball fans to the history of the Minnesota Twins MLB franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
100 Things Twins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Alex Halsted
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1600785549
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Each book in this series provides the best of the best of a particular sports team, indentifying the personalities, events and facts every fan should know--including numbers, nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements and signature plays--as well as the top things fans should see and do.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1600785549
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Each book in this series provides the best of the best of a particular sports team, indentifying the personalities, events and facts every fan should know--including numbers, nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements and signature plays--as well as the top things fans should see and do.
Back in the Day Trivia for Seniors
Author: Andrew Thompson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1646044460
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Exercise your mind and promote brain health with the ultimate collection of fascinating trivia facts for seniors. Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane, exercise your brain, and rediscover all the interesting facts from past generations? Then get ready to immerse yourself into this fun and captivating collection of trivia. You’ll test just how much you remember from some of the biggest pop culture and historical moments, from the Golden Age to the modern era. This book has everything you need to know to train your brain while also having fun! Inside you’ll discover the answer to questions like: When did bikinis and stilettos gain popularity? What year did the Berlin Wall fall? Who was the first person to land on the moon? How fast did Usain Bolt run in the 100 meters? And so much more! Plus, there’s a short quiz at the end of each decade to test your memory, featuring additional fun facts not mentioned in the chapter. So get ready to enjoy a blast from the past.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1646044460
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Exercise your mind and promote brain health with the ultimate collection of fascinating trivia facts for seniors. Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane, exercise your brain, and rediscover all the interesting facts from past generations? Then get ready to immerse yourself into this fun and captivating collection of trivia. You’ll test just how much you remember from some of the biggest pop culture and historical moments, from the Golden Age to the modern era. This book has everything you need to know to train your brain while also having fun! Inside you’ll discover the answer to questions like: When did bikinis and stilettos gain popularity? What year did the Berlin Wall fall? Who was the first person to land on the moon? How fast did Usain Bolt run in the 100 meters? And so much more! Plus, there’s a short quiz at the end of each decade to test your memory, featuring additional fun facts not mentioned in the chapter. So get ready to enjoy a blast from the past.
The Answer Man's Book of Trivia Quizzes
Author: Bob Rozakis
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105542971
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Collected for the first time anywhere, 101 themed comic book trivia quizzes created by Bob "The Answer Man" Rozakis. Plus hundreds of "Fun Facts to Know & Tell" and behind-the-scenes stories of Bob's career in comics.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105542971
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Collected for the first time anywhere, 101 themed comic book trivia quizzes created by Bob "The Answer Man" Rozakis. Plus hundreds of "Fun Facts to Know & Tell" and behind-the-scenes stories of Bob's career in comics.
Amazin' Upset
Author: John G. Robertson
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476684758
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
In October 1969, the New York Mets stunned the sports world by defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in a memorable World Series. Their five-game triumph capped off a true Cinderella season, when the woebegone National League franchise rose from laughingstock to popular champions. The histories of both the Mets and Orioles are traced, along with their paths to the climactic '69 Series. A batter-by-batter recap of all five games gives a box seat view to a storied moment in baseball history.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476684758
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
In October 1969, the New York Mets stunned the sports world by defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in a memorable World Series. Their five-game triumph capped off a true Cinderella season, when the woebegone National League franchise rose from laughingstock to popular champions. The histories of both the Mets and Orioles are traced, along with their paths to the climactic '69 Series. A batter-by-batter recap of all five games gives a box seat view to a storied moment in baseball history.
The Ultimate Minnesota Twins Mlb Baseball Team Trivia Book For Fans
Author: Douglas Miller
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Minnesota Twins, one of the most beloved and historic teams in Major League Baseball, have a rich and storied history that spans over six decades. From their humble beginnings as the Washington Senators to their current status as a perennial contender in the American League, the Twins have consistently thrilled fans with their exciting brand of baseball With a legacy that includes two World Series titles, six American League pennants, and a plethora of legendary players, the Twins have cemented their place as one of the most successful franchises in the sport. From Harmon Killebrew to Rod Carew, Tony Oliva to Kirby Puckett, and Joe Mauer to Byron Buxton, the Twins have boasted some of the greatest players to ever step onto the diamond. But the Twins' success goes beyond their on-field accomplishments. They have a loyal and dedicated fan base, with fans who have supported the team through thick and thin. From the Met Stadium era to the current Target Field era, the Twins have always had a special place in the hearts of Minnesotans. This book is a celebration of the Minnesota Twins, their history, their players, and their fans. It is a journey through the team's ups and downs, their triumphs and heartbreaks, and their enduring legacy in the world of baseball. With fascinating stories, stunning photographs, and insightful analysis, this book is a must-have for any Twins fan. So come along and relive the magic of the Minnesota Twins. From the early days of the Senators to the current era of Twins baseball, this book is a tribute to a team that has captured the hearts of generations of fans. Let the stories and memories begin!
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Minnesota Twins, one of the most beloved and historic teams in Major League Baseball, have a rich and storied history that spans over six decades. From their humble beginnings as the Washington Senators to their current status as a perennial contender in the American League, the Twins have consistently thrilled fans with their exciting brand of baseball With a legacy that includes two World Series titles, six American League pennants, and a plethora of legendary players, the Twins have cemented their place as one of the most successful franchises in the sport. From Harmon Killebrew to Rod Carew, Tony Oliva to Kirby Puckett, and Joe Mauer to Byron Buxton, the Twins have boasted some of the greatest players to ever step onto the diamond. But the Twins' success goes beyond their on-field accomplishments. They have a loyal and dedicated fan base, with fans who have supported the team through thick and thin. From the Met Stadium era to the current Target Field era, the Twins have always had a special place in the hearts of Minnesotans. This book is a celebration of the Minnesota Twins, their history, their players, and their fans. It is a journey through the team's ups and downs, their triumphs and heartbreaks, and their enduring legacy in the world of baseball. With fascinating stories, stunning photographs, and insightful analysis, this book is a must-have for any Twins fan. So come along and relive the magic of the Minnesota Twins. From the early days of the Senators to the current era of Twins baseball, this book is a tribute to a team that has captured the hearts of generations of fans. Let the stories and memories begin!