Great Baseball Feats, Facts, and FirstsA blowout baseball bonanza, this comprehensive and up-to-the-minute encyclopedia covers the all-time winners and losers, old and new games, stars, scandals, and scores. Readers also learn about the unconventional records, the offbeat feats the historic scores, and the one-of-a-kind characters that keep baseball flying. |
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Season Record Holders Prior to 1901 | 14 |
Wild Men on the Mound | 23 |
Famous Brother Acts | 33 |
Copyright | |
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