Download or read book San Diego Padres All Time Greats written by Todd Kortemeier and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to know the greatest players in the history of the San Diego Padres, from the legends of the past to today’s biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index.
Download or read book San Diego Padres The written by Mark Stewart and published by Norwood House Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised Team Spirit Baseball edition featuring the San Diego Padres that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. The Team Spirit series paints an engaging, detailed yet accessible picture of professional sports teams. By focusing on the history, great victories and memorable personalities, the books have an enduring quality that will not go out of date quickly. The text is enhanced with plenty of full color photographs as well as reproductions of vintage trading cards and team memorabilia.
Download or read book The San Diego Padres Encyclopedia written by David Porter and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2003-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The San Diego Padres Encyclopedia is the first comprehensive history of one of Major League Baseball's most fascinating franchises. From its roots as a National League expansion team in 1969 through the 2000 season, this new book covers the team's entire season-by-season history on the field, including its World Series appearances in 1984 and 1998. The team's greatest stars -- Tony Gwynn, Dave Winfield, Trevor Hoffman, Randy Jones, Nate Colbert, Steve Garvey, Ken Caminiti, and nearly a hundred others -- are fully chronicled, as are Padre celebrities such as Ray Kroc, Dick Williams, and Jerry Coleman. Much of the authors' biographical information was collected through personal interviews. The San Diego Padres Encyclopedia delineates the team's greatest milestones in its "This Date in Padre History" section, lists the franchise's all-time transactions, and chooses the Padres' all-time "dream team." The appendix of the book includes an all-time Padres roster and the most comprehensive statistical history of the Padres ever published.
Download or read book The Story of the San Diego Padres written by Michael E. Goodman and published by Creative Paperbacks. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team from its inaugural 1969 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.
Download or read book The Story of the San Diego Padres written by Brian Hawkes and published by The Creative Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the history, players, and future of the San Diego Padres baseball team.
Download or read book Bob Chandler s Tales from the San Diego Padres Dugout written by Bob Chandler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since they burst onto the scene in 1968, the San Diego Padres have taken fans on a roller coaster ride of ups, downs, and unforgettable moments. In Tales from the San Diego Padres Dugout, longtime Padres announcer Bob Chandler shares his memories of the team with Bill Swank in an easy-to-read recap of the team’s colorful past.
Download or read book San Diego Padres written by Bernie Wilson and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside MLB profiles each of the 30 franchises in Major League Baseball. San Diego Padres is a beginner's history of the Padres, 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! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book The Story of the San Diego Padres written by Michael E. Goodman and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although baseball has passionate fans in Canada, Japan and many other countries, it will always be known as America’s pastime. In this updated version of the bestselling series, readers will learn the full history of each team, from the storied Boston Red Sox to the perennial powerhouse New York Yankees. Side panels and “All-Time Team” profiles enhance the historical narrative, spotlighting famous players and memorable moments, while spectacular photos capture all the hard-hitting, base-stealing action. The history of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team from its inaugural 1969 season to today, spotlighting the team’s greatest players and most memorable moments.
Download or read book The History of the San Diego Padres written by Michael E. Goodman and published by Child's World. This book was released on 1998-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A team history of the San Diego Padres, a minor league franchise for many years, but a major league member since 1969.
Download or read book San Francisco Giants All Time Greats written by Ted Coleman and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to know the greatest players in the history of the San Francisco Giants, from the legends of the past to today’s biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index.
Download or read book 100 Things Padres Fans Should Know Do Before They Die written by Kirk Kenney and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most Padres fans have taken in a game or two at PETCO Park, have seen highlights of Steve Garvey, and remember the 1984 and 1998 World Series runs. But only real fans know the significance of .394, the original team colors, or how long Benito Santiago's hitting streak lasted. 100 Things Padres Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the San Diego Padres. Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of Ollie Brown or a recent supporter of the team, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Padres writer Kirk Kenney has collected every essential piece of Padres knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
Download or read book Game of My Life San Diego Padres written by Bill Center and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 20 former and current Padres players share their fondest single-game San Diego experience and memories with longtime Padres writer Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Many of the games discussed in the words of such legendary Padres as Tony Gwynn, Trevor Hoffman, Dave Winfield, Randy Jones, and Goose Gossage celebrate the extraordinary moments that have shaped the teams rich heritage in San Diego since it began play in 1969. Author Bill Center has covered the Padres for much of his professional career. He started to cover them in 1982 and became a team beat writer from 1984-86, and then assumed that same duty from 1996 to the present. He was selected President of the Baseball Writers Association of America for the 2002 season. Among Padres milestones he has witnessed are the teams first game in 1969, Tony Gwynns 3,000th hit in Montreal, Trevor Hoffman becoming the games all-time saves leader, and the teams 1984 and 1998 World Series appearances.
Download or read book San Diego Padres written by Tom Larwin and published by Society for American Baseball Research. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Diego Padres: The First Half Century captures some of the great players to wear a Padres uniform and takes baseball fans through some of the more memorable dates in Padres history. Not just dates that we always read about but the ones that truly tell the story of the franchise. If you're a longtime Padres fan or baseball fan, you'll enjoy the wonderful stories put together by SABR on the first 50 years of the Padres franchise. Includes a foreword by Randy Jones and an Afterword by Major Garrett. San Diego Padres: The First Half Century is the collaborative work of 51 members of the Society for American Baseball Research. It tells the stories of 25 Padres players-from Ashby to Winfield-several team executives and media members, the ballparks, and even a biography of The San Diego Chicken. You'll There are more than 25 accounts of standout games in franchise history and a few other features as well. "I'm proud to be in the Padres Hall of Fame and have my number, 35, retired but more proud of the friends I've made and people I've met with my association with the Padres. Reading these stories has certainly brought many of those memories and I can't thank SABR enough for writing them."-from the Foreword by Randy Jones PLAYERS Andy Ashby Steve Ferenchick Heath Bell by Geoff Young Andy Benes by Alan Cohen Ken Caminiti by Paul Doutrich Nate Colbert by Gregory H. Wolf Dave Dravecky by Wayne Strumpfer Steve Finley by Bill Parker Tim Flannery by Bob Webster Cito Gaston by Alfonso L Tusa Brian Giles by Mark Hodermarsky Tony Gwynn by Dan D'Addona Trevor Hoffman by Max Mannis Randy Jones by Alan Cohen Terry Kennedy by David E. Skelton Clay Kirby Charles F. Faber Ryan Klesko by Joel Rippel Craig Lefferts by Steve West Phil Nevin by Joel Rippel Jake Peavy by Gerard Kwilecki Gene Richards by Michael See Benito Santiago by Thomas J. Brown Jr .Eric Show by John Stahl Garry Templeton by Nick Waddell Will Venable by Jay Hurd Dave Winfield by Doug Skipper MANAGERS, EXECUTIVES, MEDIA Bud Black by Nick Waddell Bruce Bochy by Thomas J. Brown Jr. Bob Chandler by Tom Larwin Jerry Coleman by C. Paul Rogers IIIRay & Joan Kroc by Bob LeMoine Jack McKeon by Thomas J. Brown Jr. Eduardo Ortega by Jorge Iber Elten Schiller by Tom Larwin Kevin Towers by Mark Souder Dick Williams by Eric Aron SPRING TRAINING, STADIA, AND THE CHICKEN Spring Training in Yuma by Jim Patrick San Diego Stadium / Jack Murphy Stadium/ Qualcomm Stadium by Curt Smith Petco Park by Mike Madigan and Dave Nielsen Ted Giannoulas / The San Diego Chicken by Fred O. Rodgers NOTABLE GAMES April 8, 1969: Padres Win Inaugural Game by Gregory Funk July 21, 1970: Clay Kirby's Near No-Hitter June 18, 1972: Arlin One Strike Away from No-hitter August 1, 1972: Colbert's Record-Setting Day June 10, 1974: Padres Overcome Eighth-inning 8-0 Deficit to Win October 1, 1978: Gaylord Perry Gets 3,000th Career Strikeout and Ozzie Smith Performs his First Pregame Backflip July 19, 1982: Tony Gwynn's First Hit August 12, 1984: A Day at the Brawl Park October 6, 1984: Another Clutch Moment for Steve Garvey October 7, 1984: Padres Come from Behind Again to Claim 1984 NLCS October 10, 1984: Win One for the Friars October 1, 1989: Gwynn Edges Clark on Last Day for Batting Crown August 16, 1996: A Mexican Baseball Fiesta August 18, 1996: The End of La Primera Serie: Padres and Mets September 29, 1996: Padres Sweep Dodgers for NL West Title October 14, 1998: Hitchcock Leads Padres to the Fall Classic and more!
Download or read book San Diego Padres written by Jim Whiting and published by Creative Paperbacks. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The history of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team from its inaugural 1969 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The 50 Greatest Players in Braves History written by Robert W. Cohen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-04-01 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 50 Greatest Players in Braves History examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of Major League Baseball’s oldest and most iconic franchises. Using as measuring sticks the degree to which they impacted the fortunes of the team, the extent to which they added to the Braves legacy—in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta—and the levels of statistical compilation and overall dominance they attained while wearing a Braves uniform, The 50 Greatest Players in Braves History ranks, from 1 to 50, the top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing players and former teammates are provided along the way, as are summaries of each player’s greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements.
Download or read book Bob Chandler s Tales from the San Diego Padres Dugout written by Bob Chandler and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since they burst onto the scene in 1968, the San Diego Padres have taken fans on a roller coaster ride of ups, downs, and unforgettable moments. In Tales from the San Diego Padres Dugout, longtime Padres announcer Bob Chandler shares his memories of the team with Bill Swank in an easy-to-read recap of the team’s colorful past.
Download or read book The 50 Greatest Dodgers Games of All Time written by J.P. Hoornstra and published by Riverdale Avenue Books LLC. This book was released on 2015-05-28 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dodgers have played more than 10,000 games as a franchise. Their 50 greatest games span two coasts and three centuries worth of baseball. They include: • A doubleheader that lasted six and a half innings combined • A single game that featured three teams on the field • A game in which the Dodgers didn’t record a hit – and won • The games in which the single-season and career home run records were broken • Three perfect games and two no-hitters • The longest game in major league history • The first major league game ever televised • A game in which the Dodgers’ pitcher lost consciousness on the field • An exhibition game that drew 93,103 spectators • The first integrated game in major league history The 50 Greatest Dodgers Games features all the best players to don the uniform: Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson, Kirk Gibson, Zack Wheat, Fernando Valenzuela, Orel Hershiser, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Clayton Kershaw, Steve Garvey, Don Drysdale, Pee Wee Reese and more. It also features some of the unsung heroes of baseball history, like Cookie Lavagetto, Vic Davalillo, Sandy Amoros, Al Gionfriddo and Joe McGinnity. For the first time, their performances are laid side-by-side in this account of the greatest Dodgers games ever played. Which game ranks number one?
