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The story of baseball in 100 photographs.
Showcases baseball's most inspiring events throughout history through one hundred memorable photographs that capture the heart of America's game.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781547800018
- ISBN: 1547800011
- Physical Description: 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books, 2018.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | At head of title: Sports Illustrated. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Being there / by Kostya Kennedy -- 1869 to 1919: Beginnings -- The originals, 1869 -- Beginning of the world, 1903 -- Good Christy, 1906 -- A master stroke, 1908 -- The pitcher, the namesake, 1908 -- The boner at Coogan's Bluff, 1908 -- Most valuable, 1909 -- A primal force, 1910 -- A half century of class, 1913 -- Fast and easy, 1916 -- 1920 to 1947: From Ruth to Robinson -- Say it ain't so, Joe, 1920 -- Hot dogs here!, 1920 -- Tuning in, 1920 -- The first commissioner, 1922 -- The Babe, 1926 -- The midsummer classic, 1933 -- The catcher was a spy, 1933 -- Bright idea, 1935 -- Elite, under any conditions, 1936 -- What a gas, 1937 -- The one percent, 1939 -- Luckiest man, 1939 -- Beaned, 1940 -- Joltin' Joe, 1941 -- Baseball and the war, 1942 -- The splendid splinter, 1947 -- Taking it to the streets, 1947 -- 1948 to 1968: The golden years -- A time to shine, 1948 -- A pitcher for the ages, 1948 -- A Sunday lark, 1951 -- Surviving Thomson's shot 1951, -- The catch, 1954 -- Mr. Cub, Mr. Sunshine, 1955 -- The path of a pioneer, 1955 -- Presidential strikes, 1956 -- Perfect, 1956 -- Maz's magic moment,1960 -- The road to 61 -- A mighty Casey, 1963 -- The man, 1963 -- Pure greatness, 1963 -- Storyteller, 1964 -- Political hardball, 1964 -- Game-changer, 1964 -- Inside baseball, 1956 -- Mickey, late in the game, 1965 -- An awful outburst, 1965 -- Coming to town, 1966 -- Spring awakenings, 1967 -- Crowd pleaser, 1967 -- 1969 to 1993: Expanding influence -- The Labor revolution, 1970 -- The hustler, 1970 -- A model for everyone, 1970 -- Move over, Babe, 1974 -- Tangling up with blue, 1974 -- Mr. October, 1974 -- Game six, 1975 -- Rare bird, 1977 -- The story of Oh, 1977 -- A man and his elbow, 1978 -- Kicking butts, 1980 -- Fernandomania, 1981 -- Pure heat, 1983 -- Slow ride, 1983 -- Too good to be true, 1985 -- No sweeter stroke, 1985 -- The wizard, 1985 -- The art of the craft, 1986 -- Within the wall, 1987 -- Generation to generation, 1989 -- Quaking, 1989 -- Undaunted, 1991 -- A sticky situation, 1991 -- See Rickey run, 1992 -- King George, 1993 -- The arms of Atlanta, 1993 -- Northern exposure, 1993 -- 1994 to 2018: Wildness -- Jordan on the farm, 1994 -- Forsaking the faithful, 1994 -- Waiting for show time, 1995 -- Height of success, 1995 -- Phans delight, 1995 -- Iron man, 1995 -- The magic of the movies, 1997 -- As good as it gets, 2000 -- Every breath he takes, 2003 -- A homeland of dreams, 2003 -- Reaching out, touching you, 2003 -- Tainted time, 2005 -- The song before the game, 2005 -- The Yankee way, 2006 -- The Jackie in everyone, 2007 -- Going, Going, gone*, 2007 -- Leading by numbers, 2010 -- Minor pleasures, 2012 -- As it is written, 2012 -- A girl among boys, 2014 -- Energy, unbounded, 2015 -- The weight is lifted, 2016 -- Good pitch, good hit, 2018. |
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| Subject: | Baseball > History. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | 796.35709 S887b 2018 (Text) | 33126022602027 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | 796.35709 S887b 2018 (Text) | 33126022602035 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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The editors of Sports Illustrated showcase baseballâs most inspiring events throughout history through 100 memorable and often stunning photographs that capture the heart and soul of Americaâs game. 40,000 first printing. - Grand Central Pub
A New York Times Bestseller
Through 100 Evocative, often stunning photographs, as well as the stories that accompany them, Sports Illustrated visits the great arc of baseball, Americaâs past time.
From the dawn of the professional era, through the days of Babe Ruth, the westward expansion and the thrilling championships of today, baseballâs rich and remarkable history is here. Inspiring events such as Jackie Robinsonâs breaking the color barrier, Lou Gehrigâs Luckiest Man speech and one-handed pitcher Jim Abbottâs 1993 no-hitter live in a continuum with stirring photos of the gameâs most beloved and largest personalities such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Cal Ripken Jr., Bryce Harper and many more. SPORTS ILLUSTRATEDâs unmatched storytelling is in high form in a book that renders exquisite anecdotes, and explores baseballâs cultural heritage and uniquely American character, all in unforgettable style. - Independent Publishing Group
A New York Times Bestseller
Through 100 Evocative, often stunning photographs, as well as the stories that accompany them, Sports Illustrated visits the great arc of baseball, Americaâs past time.
From the dawn of the professional era, through the days of Babe Ruth, the westward expansion and the thrilling championships of today, baseballâs rich and remarkable history is here. Inspiring events such as Jackie Robinsonâs breaking the color barrier, Lou Gehrigâs Luckiest Man speech and one-handed pitcher Jim Abbottâs 1993 no-hitter live in a continuum with stirring photos of the gameâs most beloved and largest personalities such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Cal Ripken Jr., Bryce Harper and many more. SPORTS ILLUSTRATEDâs unmatched storytelling is in high form in a book that renders exquisite anecdotes, and explores baseballâs cultural heritage and uniquely American character, all in unforgettable style. - Independent Publishing Group
A New York Times Bestseller
Through 100 Evocative, often stunning photographs, as well as the stories that accompany them, Sports Illustrated visits the great arc of baseball, America's past time.
From the dawn of the professional era, through the days of Babe Ruth, the westward expansion and the thrilling championships of today, baseball's rich and remarkable history is here. Inspiring events such as Jackie Robinson's breaking the color barrier, Lou Gehrig's Luckiest Man speech and one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott's 1993 no-hitter live in a continuum with stirring photos of the game's most beloved and largest personalities such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Cal Ripken Jr., Bryce Harper and many more. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED's unmatched storytelling is in high form in a book that renders exquisite anecdotes, and explores baseball's cultural heritage and uniquely American character, all in unforgettable style.