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Gene Autry, the Singing Cowboy, rose from the dust and poverty of Tioga, Texas, to become an entertainment and corporate legend. Despite his Midas touch, however, Autry experienced mostly frustration with the one thing closest to his heart--his Los Angeles turned California turned Anaheim Angels of the American League. A former American Legion shortstop and lifelong baseball fan, Autry was awarded the league's Los Angeles franchise in 1960 but never reached the goal of a World Series--no matter how much money was spent nor how many moves the club made trying to win one for the Cowboy. This book traces that history, covering all of the characters and controversy, all of the problems and personalities--from the zany Bo Belinsky, Dean Chance, and Leon Wagner of the early years through Nolan Ryan, Frank Tanana, Don Baylor, Bobby Grich, Reggie Jackson, and Rod Carew in the tumultuous '70s and '80s, to Chuck Finley, Mark Langston, Tim Salmon, Jim Edmonds, and Mo Vaughn amid the highs and lows of the '90s.

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The New York Yankees have become the "evil empire" of the baseball world, and this book examines the reasons baseball fans have come to hate the Yankees. Is it the fact that they've won so much? Or is it because the team wins simply by outbidding every other team for free agents - and, when those free agents don't pan out, by buying more free agents? Or is it the arrogance of their fans, who act like they are responsible for all Yankees championships dating back to 1923? (Answer: All of the above - and more.) Authors Kevin O'Connell and Josh Pahigian deconstruct the origins of the so-called "Yankees mystique," discuss reasons to despise the team's overbearing owner, George Steinbrenner, and examine why the Yankees are actually bad for baseball. The tongue-in-cheek narrative is interspersed with revealing quotes from Yankees players, fans, and the media. This is a must read for any Yankees hater - or any Yankees fan wondering why his or her team is so hated!

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This extraordinary collection of quips and quotes from such legends as Babe Ruth and Ricky Henderson covers all the bases. Some are cutting and sarcastic, others are funny and witty, while others reveal our love and respect for the game. Complete with an index and organized in categories from "Achievements" to Yankee Stadium."

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Now there is an exciting and fun way to learn the game of baseball. The Baseball Situation will teach you to understand the game by challenging your knowledge of common to difficult plays for every position. Many players have good physical skills but their mental skills are not developed and some times never do. You will get the mental knowledge needed to compliment your physical skills so you can become a more complete player. The Baseball Situation is great for individuals and for the whole team. Coaches will also enjoy brushing up their mental skills. It's simply a great teaching tool for anyone involved in the greatest game on earth.

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In this New York Times bestseller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author George F. Will returns to baseball with more than seventy finely honed pieces about the sometimes recondite, sometimes frustrating, yet always passionately felt national pastime. Here are Will's eulogy for the late Curt Flood ("Dred Scott in Spikes"), Will on Ted Williams ("When Ted Williams retired in 1960, a sportswriter said that Boston knew how Britain felt when it lost India. Indeed. Britain felt diminished, but also a bit relieved"), and Will on his own baseball career ("I was a very late draft choice of the Mittendorf Funeral Home Panthers. Our color was black"). Here are subjects ranging from the author's 1977 purchase of a single share of stock in the Chicago Cubs to the memorable 1998 season, which is discussed in an all-new essay.

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Author Mike Shannon takes you behind the scenes both inside and outside the ballpark in this memorable collection of anecdotes about America's pastime from some of the greatest players and storytellers. From legendary Hall of Famers Ralph Kiner and Bob Gibson to modern-day stars Mo Vaughn and David Wells, Tales from the Ballpark contains more than 125 priceless stories. Read on to learn about Roberto Clemente's chiropractic skills, a now-famous nun in Cleveland who bakes thousands of cookies for the Indians every year, and the dangers of pitching batting practice to Gaylord Perry. This entertaining and personal collection will delight fans for many years to come.

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Yogi Berra provides inspiring, funny, and surprisingly moving essays on life, happiness, and getting through the slumps. From "It ain't over 'til it's over" (persistence) to "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore" (teaching kids the value of money), these essays illustrate how the rules of life and baseball are uncannily similar.

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Which Met outfielder ran the bases backwards after hitting his 100th career home run? When was Tom Seaver's rookie year? Which original Met ended up as a broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies? New York sports trivia maven Mike Lichenstein knows the answers and dispenses them in this abundant compendium.