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Book

Baseball

Call Number

  • J 796.357 BUCK (CEN)

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Publication Information

New York : DK Pub., c2010.

Physical Description

72 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Summary

Be an eyewitness to America's favorite game--from the days of its first development, to the era of Ruth and Gehrig, to the latest World Series action.

Notes

Includes index.

"Discover the history, heroes, gear, and games of America's national pastime"--Cover.

Contents

  • Base ball beginnings
  • Birth of the pros
  • The Babe
  • The major leagues
  • The diamond
  • Bats and balls
  • Baseball gloves
  • Hats and helmets
  • Uniforms
  • Pitching
  • Catching
  • Infield and outfield
  • Batting
  • Baserunning
  • Managers and coaches
  • Hey, blue!
  • Cards and stats
  • The minor leagues
  • International leagues
  • The Negro leagues
  • College baseball
  • A kid's game
  • Women in baseball
  • Ballparks
  • The baseball hall of fame
  • Spring training
  • World Series heroes
  • The home run
  • Did you know?
  • Baseball calendar/Baseball's all-time greats
  • Find out more
  • Glossary
  • Index.

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