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Book Synopsis: A comprehensive tome of baseball facts, figures, and did-you-knows—newly updated! For fans of baseball trivia, this updated version of The New Baseball Bible, first published as The Baseball Catalog in 1980 and selected as a Book-of-the-Month Club alternate, is sure to provide something for everyone, regardless of team allegiance.
The book covers the following topics: beginnings of baseball, rules and records, umpires, how to play the game (i.e., strategy), equipment, ballparks, famous faces (i.e., Hank Aaron vs. Babe Ruth), managers, executives, trades, the media, big moments in history, the language of baseball, superstitions and traditions, spring training, today’s game through the 2019 season, and much more.
Veteran sportswriter Dan Schlossberg weaves in facts, figures, and famous quotes, discusses strategy, and provides stats and images—many of them never previously published elsewhere. With this book, you’ll discover how the players’ approach, use of equipment, and even salaries and schedules have changed over time. You will also learn the origin of team and player nicknames, fun facts about the All-Star Game and World Series, and so much more.
The New Baseball Bible serves as the perfect gift for fans of America’s pastime.
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Looking for the ultimate baseball resource? Look no further than The New Baseball Bible: Notes, Nuggets, Lists, and Legends from Our National Pastime. This comprehensive tome is a treasure trove of baseball facts, figures, and did-you-knows, and it has just been updated! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just enjoy baseball trivia, this book is guaranteed to provide something for everyone, regardless of team allegiance. From the beginnings of baseball to the superstitions and traditions that surround the game, The New Baseball Bible covers it all.
Written by veteran sportswriter Dan Schlossberg, this book goes beyond the basics. It delves into strategy, provides stats and images (many of them never previously published elsewhere), and explores how the game has evolved over time. Discover how players' approaches, use of equipment, and even salaries and schedules have changed throughout baseball history. The book also reveals the origin of team and player nicknames, fun facts about the All-Star Game and World Series, and so much more.
As a perfect gift for any baseball fan, The New Baseball Bible is a must-have addition to your collection. Whether you want to impress your friends with obscure baseball facts or simply enjoy exploring the rich history of America's favorite pastime, this book won't disappoint. Get your hands on The New Baseball Bible and become a true baseball aficionado today!
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