Download or read book 101 Reasons to Love the Yankees Revised written by Ron Green Jr. and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since their early days at the Polo Grounds, the Yankees have been destined for greatness. As baseball's most successful team, the Yankees have a devoted legion of fans who have endless reasons to cheer them on year after year. This revised and updated edition of 101 Reasons to Love the Yankees is a rousing celebration of the Bronx Bombers told through historic and contemporary photos, baseball cards, trivia, sports lore, and memorabilia. The book captures 101 highlights of this baseball dynasty: the pinstripes, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Yankee Stadium, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi-isms, Billy Martin, Reggie Jackson, the subway series, legendary closer Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, George Steinbrenner, the championships. The Yankees captured the hearts of past generations--and continue to do the same for the newest generation of baseball lovers.

Download or read book 101 Reasons to Love the Tigers written by David Green and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David and Ron Green rev up their friendly inter-league (and sibling) rivalry once again with these newest additions to the 101 Reasons to Love roster. This season, the Green brothers take on two more of baseballs oldest, most-storied, and best-loved big-city clubs: the Tigers and the Phils. Filled with action shots of todays star players and vintage photos of Hall of Famers like Ty Cobb, Mike Schmidt, Hank Greenberg, and Grover Cleveland Alexander, the books follow each team from its beginnings right up through last year, nostalgically recalling the no-hitters and the blowouts, the dry spells and the comebacks, the World Championships and the if-onlys. Somebody once said that the past is prologueand for Phillies and Tigers fans, these books are the best possible way of getting pumped for Opening Day 09.

Download or read book 101 Reasons to Love the Packers written by David Green and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2012-09-07 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Green Bay Packers are the last of the small-town teams that were once common in the NFL. The Pack and their fans, the devoted Cheeseheads, have won 13 league championships (more than any other team in the NFL), including 9 NFL championships prior to the Super Bowl era and 4 Super Bowl victories. Their stellar roster—Bart Starr, Ray Nitschke, Paul Hornung, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and of course, legendary coach Vince Lombardi—are all here, making history on the “frozen tundra” of Lambeau Field.

Download or read book 101 Reasons to Love the Red Sox written by David Green and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Red Sox/Yankee rivalry is one of the most famous in the history of sports, and in this perfect gift book, vintage illustrations recall the glory days of one of the oldest franchises in baseball.

Download or read book 101 Reasons to Love the Cowboys written by Ron Green and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of the greatest games, moments, and personalities from the Dallas football team’s history, featuring stunning photography. The Dallas Cowboys—“America’s Team”—shares the record for most Super Bowl appearances (eight) with the Pittsburgh Steelers and recorded twenty consecutive winning seasons (1966–85), in which they only missed the playoffs twice (1974 and 1984), an NFL record. From owner Jerry Jones to such coaches and players as Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson, Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, and Emmitt Smith, not to mention those gorgeous cheerleaders, the Cowboys have brought unforgettable sportsmanship and Texas swagger to professional football. 101 Reasons to Love the Cowboys captures the unforgettable games, the historic moments, and the larger-than-life personalities who have helped define the sport of professional football. Accompanied by stunning vintage and contemporary photography, this book is a treasure for casual football fans and devoted Cowboys fans alike.

Download or read book The Red Sox and Philosophy written by Michael Macomber and published by Open Court. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume in the Popular Culture and Philosophy series delves into the tragic and redemptive history of the Boston Red Sox baseball franchise. Drawing on philosophers from Aristotle to Sartre, chapters range from issues of faith and spirituality to tragedy, irony, existentialism, Sabermetrics, and the infamous "curse of the Bambino." With an emphasis on "Red Sox Nation" — the community of Red Sox fans across the globe — the book connects important philosophical ideas with one of the most storied teams in the history of Major League Baseball. The chapters make complex philosophical arguments easy to understand while providing an insider’s knowledge of the hometown team. All but one of the authors in this volume are all Red Sox fans who comment on their team philosophically. There's even a Yankee fan’s perspective! With a foreword by Dick Bresciani, vice president and official historian of the Boston Red Sox, this book provides a unique philosophical experience for the die-hard Red Sox fan.

Download or read book 101 Reasons to Love the Cardinals written by Ron Green Jr. and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908, but they still have the game's most loyal fans. The Cardinals have won the World Series more than any other National League team in history. Now fans can have at their fingertips the countless moments of exhilarating baseball these two teams have provided.

Download or read book 101 Reasons to Love the Braves written by Ron Green Jr. and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No team in the history of Major League Baseball has had a run of sustained success equal to the Atlanta Braves. Filled with stunning historical and contemporary photographs, along with humorous trivia and plenty of statistics, this is the perfect book for the Atlanta Braves fan.

Download or read book NASCAR written by David Green and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of trivia, history, anecdotes, and photographs that identify over one hundred reasons to be a fan of NASCAR.

Download or read book Murder On the Mound written by David Feldman and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scott Davis and Doug Simons were as close as brothers. They were college roommates and baseball teammates, always there for each other. They even ended up marrying sisters, making their brotherhood official as brothers-in-law. They had fame, fortune, beautiful wives, and prospects of long careers in the Major Leagues. Then, in an instant, everything changed. Scott's career with the Red Sox comes to an abrupt halt when he suffers a career-ending injury. He falls back on his law degree, opening his own practice, while Doug continues to play ball for the Padres. Inconceivable tragedy strikes when Doug's teammate Pete is brutally beaten to death in his own condo ... and Doug is the prime suspect. Desperate to defend his friend, Scott takes the case. Secrets and betrayal envelop the investigation as Scott and Doug try to navigate the emotional and legal minefield Pete's murder has created.

Download or read book 101 Reasons to Love the Cubs written by David Green and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2006-03-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908, but they still have the game's most loyal fans. The Cardinals have won the World Series more than any other National League team in history. The Cubs have the ivy-covered walls of Wrigley Field, where fans watch games from apartment rooftops across the street. The Cardinals have "The Birds on the Bat," one of the most distinctive logos in all of sports. The Cubs all-time roster features Hall of Famers Billy Williams, Ryne Sandberg, and the incredible Ernie Banks. The Cardinals counter with Dizzy Dean, Bob Gibson, and the great Stan "the Man" Musial. In 1998, the Cubs' Sammy Sosa broke Roger Maris's single-season home run record with 66 dingers. But, in the same year, the Cardinals' Mark McGwire also broke the record, surpassing Sosa's mark as well, with an astounding 70 home runs. Now, with "101 Reasons to Love(tm) the Cubs" and "101 Reasons to Love(tm) the Cardinals," fans can have at their fingertips the countless moments of exhilarating baseball these two teams have provided. Filled with stunning historical and contemporary photographs, fascinating trivia, and amazing statistics, these books are indispensable for Cub fans, Cardinal fans, and baseball fans in general.

Download or read book 101 Reasons to Love the Mets written by David Green and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through vintage and modern photos, baseball cards, memorable stories, and sports trivia, "101 Reasons to Love the Mets" celebrates this one-of-a-kind team.

Download or read book 12 Reasons to Love the Boston Red Sox written by Matt Tustison and published by 12-Story Library. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Boston Red Sox. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

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Download or read book Can You Believe It written by Joe Castiglione and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An autobiography of Joe Castiglione that recounts his years in broadcasting and with the Boston Red Sox"--

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Download or read book New York Yankees 101 written by Brad Epstein and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information and background on baseball and the New York Yankees.