11 in `11: Epic Comebacks, a Hometown Hero, and a Miracle World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals, Hochman Benjamin
Автор: Ross J. Brian Название: Baseball`s Greatest Comeback: The Miracle Braves of 1914 ISBN: 144223606X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781442236066 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 9504.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In 1914 the Boston Braves experienced the greatest come-from-behind season in baseball history. A perennially woeful team, the Braves rose from the ashes of last place-fifteen games behind on July 4th-to battle in the World Series against the Philadelphia Athletics, one of the most dominant teams of all time. Baseball fans witnessed one of sport's most spectacular comebacks, and Boston's National League team earned a new designation: "The Miracle Braves." Baseball's Greatest Comeback: The Miracle Braves of 1914 follows the Boston Braves through this rollercoaster year, from their miserable start to their inspiring finish. A collection of likeable, determined, and highly unconventional ballplayers, the Braves endeared themselves to fans who rooted enthusiastically for the team. Sitting in last place midway through the season, the youthful group of castoffs and misfits, many of whom had been rejected by other major league teams, followed the lead of Walter "Rabbit" Maranville, Johnny "The Crab" Evers, and George "Big Daddy" Stallings to turn things around. The Braves battled their way up the standings, finishing the second half of the season with a miraculous 52 and 14 record. They went on to defeat John McGraw's powerful New York Giants for the pennant and found themselves face-to-face with the talented Philadelphia Athletics in the World Series. On the 100th anniversary of this memorable season, the 1914 Boston Braves are still remembered as one of the greatest comeback teams in baseball history. Full of timeless images and memorable characters-including a fanatically superstitious manager, a cheerfully madcap star, and an obsessively driven, yet highly sensitive captain-this book will inform and entertain baseball fans and sports historians alike.
Автор: Coulson John G. Название: Wee Willie Sherdel: The Cardinals` Winningest Left-Hander ISBN: 1525517430 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781525517433 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4618.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Wee Willie Sherdel was a very humble, courageous left-handed pitcher who became one of the all-time great southpaws in St. Louis Cardinals history. The son of a German blacksmith in a small Pennsylvania village, Willie's dream was to become a major league pitcher - a rather big dream for a small boy. Not the most talented or biggest, he worked hard and learned from greats like Eddie Plank, Branch Rickey and Grover Cleveland Alexander. Sherdel's best years were in the 1920s while Rickey was developing the farm system concept and the Cards were playing in two World Series. Known for his slow ball, Willie was given the honor of pitching the first game against Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and the powerful Yankees in both Series.
Although labeled a hard-luck pitcher in the Series, Sherdel performed many great feats on the diamond. Since his retirement in 1932, he remains the Redbirds' winningest left-hander and fourth all-time winner. Willie also has pitched the third-most games and the fourth-most innings. Like all pitchers, he loved to talk about his hitting. Among Cardinals' pitchers, Sherdel owns the fourth-most career home runs and the fifth-best batting average for his .337 in 1923.
His contemporaries included over 90 Hall of Famers and some of the greatest players of all-time including Ruth, Gehrig, Ty Cobb and Rogers Hornsby....
Описание: Like the American economy, the St. Louis Cardinals have seen their fortunes cycle through prolonged ups and downs, with booms and busts. Drawing on years of research, this book chronicles the Cardinals` periods of success and failure and explains the reasons behind them.
The Ultimate St. Louis Cardinals Trivia Book is a staple for anyone who loves baseball, sports trivia, and the Redbirds.
You will be tested on your knowledge of mind-blowing facts from the early days of the franchise when Stan Musial owned The Gateway to the West, as well as the current era of Cards baseball led by the likes of Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright. Within these pages, you will find answers to over 350 trivia questions as well as hundreds of interesting facts, including:
Cardinals legend Stan Musial was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by which former United States President?
Before the start of games, Ozzie Smith would do a __________ on his way out to the shortstop position.
Tony La Russa is the St. Louis Cardinals' all-time winningest manager with a record of 1,408-1,182 (.544 W-L%).
Which reality TV show did former Cardinal Jim Edmonds star on with his ex-wife Meghan?
Bravo TV host Andy Cohen named his dog after which Cardinals pitcher?
Whether you're a lifelong Cards fan or are simply looking to hit one out of the park on MLB Trivia Night at your local bar, The Ultimate St. Louis Cardinals Trivia Book is a grand slam.
An inside look at the faith that guides the all-stars.
The St. Louis Cardinals have long been one of the most successful franchises in the major leagues. They have won 11 World Series titles and some of the most famous players in the history of the game have worn the storied "Birds on the Bat" uniform.
While that on-field success has been well documented, Intentional Walk is the first book which goes beyond the story of what happens on the field to take an in-depth look at the men inside the Cardinal uniforms, and examine how their strong Christian faith is one of the driving forces behind their success.
Intentional Walk features the stories of Adam Wainwright, David Freese, Lance Berkman, Matt Holliday, Carlos Beltran, Jason Motte and other members of the 2012 Cardinals, written as those players and the rest of the team tried to repeat the 2011 world championship. The book talks about how they became Christians and offers their testimony about what it means for them to have God play such a prominent role in their lives.
Playing for first-year manager Mike Matheny, a strong Christian as well, these men talk about their success and failure, about the challenges that come from playing baseball at the highest level, and how thankful and blessed they are to have that God-given ability. In the end, however, what is far more important to them is their life-long relationship they have established with Jesus Christ.
Автор: Society for American Baseball Research ( Название: Drama and Pride in the Gateway City: The 1964 St. Louis Cardinals ISBN: 0803243723 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780803243729 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 4460.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
By 1964 the storied St. Louis Cardinals had gone seventeen years without so much as a pennant. Things began to turn around in 1953, when August A. Busch Jr. bought the team and famously asked where all the black players were. Under the leadership of men like Bing Devine and Johnny Keane, the Cardinals began signing talented players regardless of color, and slowly their star started to rise again.
Drama and Pride in the Gateway City commemorates the team that Bing Devine built, the 1964 team that prevailed in one of the tightest three-way pennant races of all time and then went on to win the World Series, beating the New York Yankees in the full seven games. All the men come alive in these pages—pitchers Ray Sadecki and Bob Gibson, players Lou Brock, Curt Flood, and Bobby Shantz, manager Johnny Keane, his coaches, the Cardinals’ broadcasters, and Bill White, who would one day run the entire National League—along with the dramatic events that made the 1964 Cardinals such a memorable club in a memorable year.
Автор: Goold Derrick Название: 100 Things Cardinals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die ISBN: 1629376493 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629376493 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 3207.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Most St. Louis Cardinals fans have taken in a game or two at Busch Stadium, have seen highlights of a young Ozzie Smith, and enjoyed Matt Carpenter's salsa-induced hot streak in 2018. But only real fans have visited "Trinket City," know the origin of the Redbird logo, or understand the significance of the number 1.12.
In this revised and updated edition of 100 Things Cardinals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, author Derrick Goold collects every essential piece of Cardinals knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining, enlightening, and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
Автор: Coulson John G. Название: Wee Willie Sherdel: The Cardinals` Winningest Left-Hander ISBN: 1525517449 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781525517440 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4228.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Wee Willie Sherdel was a very humble, courageous left-handed pitcher who became one of the all-time great southpaws in St. Louis Cardinals history. The son of a German blacksmith in a small Pennsylvania village, Willie's dream was to become a major league pitcher - a rather big dream for a small boy. Not the most talented or biggest, he worked hard and learned from greats like Eddie Plank, Branch Rickey and Grover Cleveland Alexander. Sherdel's best years were in the 1920s while Rickey was developing the farm system concept and the Cards were playing in two World Series. Known for his slow ball, Willie was given the honor of pitching the first game against Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and the powerful Yankees in both Series.
Although labeled a hard-luck pitcher in the Series, Sherdel performed many great feats on the diamond. Since his retirement in 1932, he remains the Redbirds' winningest left-hander and fifth all-time winner. Willie also has pitched the third-most games and the fourth-most innings. Like all pitchers, he loved to talk about his hitting. Among Cardinals' pitchers, Sherdel owns the fourth-most career home runs and the fifth-best batting average for his .337 in 1923.
His contemporaries included over 90 Hall of Famers and some of the greatest players of all-time including Ruth, Gehrig, Ty Cobb and Rogers Hornsby....
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