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Incredible Baseball Stories by Ken Samelson

Incredible Baseball Stories

Amazing Tales From the Diamond

Ken Samelson

Skyhorse · Print & ebook · April 4, 2017

The works in Incredible Baseball Stories cover the full span of baseball’s rich history.

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Who it’s for
Baseball anecdotes span World Series moments, pitching to Ted Williams, and record-breaking performances.
Themes
Baseball history, Memorable game moments, Behind-the-scenes player drafts
Genres
Baseball, Baseball History, Baseball Essays

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About this book

The works in Incredible Baseball Stories cover the full span of baseball’s rich history. Fans of all ages will enjoy recalling the great and not-so-great moments of the most popular names in the sport.

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Found in this collection are timeless tales that enable the reader to: • Relive great World Series moments like Kirk Gibson’s home run off Dennis Eckersley • Find out what it’s like to pitch to Ted Williams • Witness record-breaking performances by Babe Ruth and Henry Aaron • Learn what goes on behind the scenes of drafting stars like Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez • And follow along for many more baseball adventures! With three dozen photographs that beautifully illustrate the anecdotes, Incredible Baseball Stories is the perfect gift for baseball fans!

Baseball Moments

Baseball anecdotes span World Series moments, pitching to Ted Williams, and record-breaking performances.

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  • World Series moments, including Kirk Gibson’s home run off Dennis Eckersley
  • Behind-the-scenes accounts of drafting Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez

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  • Three dozen photographs illustrating the anecdotes
  • Tales across baseball’s history, including great and not-so-great moments

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Baseball History59%
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  • Baseball Essays
  • Baseball History
  • Baseball Statistics
  • Sports Writing
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Authors
Ken Samelson
Publisher
Skyhorse
Published
April 4, 2017
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Baseball history · Memorable game moments · Behind-the-scenes player drafts
Reading lane
Baseball Essays