Recreates the glory and atmosphere of the great baseball season of 1941, when DiMaggio had his record fifty-six game hitting streak, Williams batted .406, and America went to war
When the night of October 16, 2004 came to a merciful end, the Curse of the Bambino was alive and well. The New York Yankees, led by A-Rod, Jeter, and Sheffield, had just extended their ALCS lead to three games to none over the Boston Red Sox, and seemed on course to yet another trip to the World Series. But the cold October winds of change began to blow. Over four consecutive days and nights, this determined Red Sox team miraculously won four straight games to overcome the inevitability of their destiny. Bonus features include director’s statements, deleted scenes and extended commentary fr... [Read More]
As Detroiters, our street names are a part of our identity. Woodward. Grand River. Michigan Avenue. Gratiot. Jefferson. Outer Drive. These names-and so many others-are indelibly connected to our beloved city and anyone who is native to The D recognizes them as distinctly Detroit. Our street names were unintentionally documented decades ago on the scrolls housed on Detroit's buses and street cars.Enter Detroit Scroll.Our founder, Patti Kay, has a lifelong passion for Detroit's rich history. In 2010, she happened upon original Detroit bus scrolls at a flea market and came up with an imaginative ... [Read More]
When Harvard came back from a 16-point deficit with less than a minute to go to tie Yale in their now-famous 1968 gridiron tilt, the headline in the Harvard Crimson the following Monda proudly boasted, "Harvard Beats Yale, 29-29." This and nineteen other improbable comebacks are the subjects of Wilner and Rappoport's latest volume of extraordinary achievements from the world of sports, and include the 1914 "miracle" Braves, Billy Casper's incredible rally to beat Arnold Palmer in the 1966 U.S. Open, the New York Giants' magical playoff run in 1951, and others. Also included are sidebars on in... [Read More]
Some of baseball's most powerful and enduring memories have come as a result of watching a team for a season, a decade, or a lifetime. Some teams achieved the unexpected task of pulling themselves up from the bottom to reach the height of success, like the 1914 Miracle Boston Braves and the 1969 Amazin' New York Mets, who both went on to win World Championships. Other teams, like the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies and 1969 Chicago Cubs, experienced an astonishing fall from the roof to the cellar. This work examines some of baseball's greatest comebacks and disappointments. Included are the sagas o... [Read More]
Dan Marino: My Life in Football takes fans into the private life of arguably the greatest quarterback to ever play the game. In addition to his own personal reflections, stories, and anecdotes from his playing days at the University of Pittsburgh and the Miami Dolphins, Marino shares some of his most private moments with his family, friends, and behind-the-scenes of some of the more exciting and unusual moments that he has enjoyed. Hundreds of vibrant, full-color photographs accompany a specially-produced DVD that is available only with this book. The exclusive DVD that contains never-before-s... [Read More]
Baseball players, like teams, have their ups and downs. Pitchers inexplicably lose their command of the strike zone, batters think themselves into deep slumps, and injuries, addiction, and poor decision-making can radically change the fortunes of either. It's in the response to such adversity that memorable stories are made. This book focuses both on players whose determination in the face of injury or private demons landed them back in the big leagues and stars who never recovered from their dramatic, unexpected falls. Profiled here are 14 players whose stories are among the most stirring in ... [Read More]
Each action-packed book in this hi-lo series follows athletes, through personal stories of determination and perseverance, as they train to win career-defining competitions after enduring crushing defeats.
It's easy to see why baseball has been our nation's favorite pastime for the past century. This uniquely American sport has captured our hearts with stories of triumph, dedication, sacrifice, and victory. In Play Ball, baseball legend Dave Dravecky helps fans relive some of the sport's greatest moments through breathtaking photography and unforgettable stories of today and yesteryear. Everyone who loves the game will devour this "grand slam" gift book.
Straight from the course of Augusta National in Augusta, GA this Masters Green 2019 Dated Slouch style baseball cap is known as the traditional caddy cap, Be one of the few who owns a piece of history from Tiger's comeback at the 2019 Masters Golf Tournament!
As Detroiters, our street names are a part of our identity. Woodward. Grand River. Michigan Avenue. Gratiot. Jefferson. Outer Drive. These names-and so many others-are indelibly connected to our beloved city and anyone who is native to The D recognizes them as distinctly Detroit. Our street names were unintentionally documented decades ago on the scrolls housed on Detroit's buses and street cars.Enter Detroit Scroll.Our founder, Patti Kay, has a lifelong passion for Detroit's rich history. In 2010, she happened upon original Detroit bus scrolls at a flea market and came up with an imaginative ... [Read More]
It's the third inning, and baseball fans around the world could never have imagined what was about to unfold. With the Anaheim Angels down 3-2 in the 2002 World Series, only victories in Game 6 and 7 at home would bring a championship to the long-suffering Anaheim franchise. Facing elimination, an eerie calm filled Edison Field in the early scoreless innings, a mellow prelude to the frantic finish that would eventually make this one of baseball's all-time classic World Series games. With starter Kevin Appier delivering a 1-0 pitch to Rich Aurilia with two out and nobody on base, SNAP! The mome... [Read More]
Relive four of the greatest moments in Athletics baseball history. Each set comes with four laser-etched coasters depicting these historic plays:2012 Regular SeasonComeback to win the divisionOakland vs. TexasOctober 3, 2012O.co Coliseum, Oakland, CA2002 Regular SeasonHatteberg's HR clinches 20 winsOakland vs. Kansas CitySeptember 4, 2002Network Associates Coliseum, Oakland, CA1989 World Series Game 4Battle of the BayOakland vs. San FranciscoOctober 28, 1989Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA1972 World Series Game 7Start of the DynastyOakland vs. CincinnatiOctober 22, 1972Riverfront Stadium, C... [Read More]
-With inside access and reporting, Sports Illustrated senior baseball writer and FOX Sports analyst Tom Verducci reveals how Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon built, led, and inspired the Chicago Cubs team that broke the longest
Whether Connecticut fans were cheering on Connecticut teams in baseball's major and minor leagues or watching their native sons participate in America's favorite pastime all across the country, they have taken satisfaction in the contributions
"Ben, a sports analytics wizard, loves baseball. Eric, his best friend, hates it. But when Ben writes an algorithm for the optimal baseball road trip, an impossible dream of every pitch of 30 games in
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