The Little Giant® Book of Baseball Facts

by Pellowski, Michael J.

• ISBN13: 9781402742736
• ISBN10: 1402742738
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

Welcome, baseball fansthis is the Major League game at its best, and it's unfolding on more than 350 fabulously fun-filled pages of thisLittle Giant Book.There's lots of legendary lore and cool trivia, with more than 1,000 facts about amazing pennant races, astonishing pitching feats, astounding hitting achievements, and much more. Snicker at silly baseball slang, nutty player nicknames, and crazy quotes. Get the lowdown on who wore the very first catcher's mask, who pitched the very first no-hitter, and who served as the first African-American umpire in the majors. Check your knowledge of the diamond with "pop up" quizzes.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 5
Up First!	p. 8
Baseball is a Hit!	p. 37
Let's Play Ball	p. 68
Around the Infield	p. 88
In the First Place	p. 89
No Second Guessing	p. 102
Three is Not a Crowd	p. 110
Coming Up Shortstop	p. 118
Utility Work Ahead	p. 124
In the Outfield	p. 125
Here's the Pitch!	p. 147
Let's Play Catch	p. 181
Aye, Aye Skipper	p. 197
Batter Up!	p. 214
Kings of Clout	p. 250
Take One for the Team	p. 274
Pennants, All-Stars & the World Series	p. 305
Touching All the Bases	p. 323
The Last Inning	p. 333
Index	p. 338
About the Author	p. 352
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