BaseballFor more than 150 years, baseball has been the sport that has defined America. This book traces the development of the game from its origins to the international popularity of the world series. Using step-by-step photographs it reveals the skill and techniques involved such as how to swing a bat, how to pitch and how to win. Rare memorabilia from the games greatest players are featured alongside the heroes themselves. |
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1956 WORLD SERIES AAGBL African American African American Leagues all-time American League Babe Ruth ballparks Base Ball Club base runner baseball cap baseball's baseman batters batting helmets BLUE JAYS Boston Brooklyn Dodgers Cardinals career catch catcher CHAMPIONS championship chest protector Cincinnati Reds diamond Diego Early fans fastball field game's Giants girls Gold Gloves Hall of Fame helped heroes hitter home plate umpire home runs homer HOUSTON ASTROS infield Jackie Robinson kits League teams League World Series leather Little League World Louisville Slugger Major League Baseball Mark McGwire Mickey Mantle mitts National League OAKLAND A's outfield padding Paige Phillies pitch pitcher play RANGERS record Red Sox Ruth's Sammy Sosa score season seats SEATTLE MARINERS second base shortstop single-season softball souvenir sport Stadium star style swing TAMPA BAY DEVIL Team logo throw TM REDS TM TM trousers wear webbing worn York Yankees