Baseball's Greatest Quotations: An Illustrated Treasury of Baseball Quotations and Historical Lore - Brossura

Dickson, Paul

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0061260606 ISBN 13: 9780061260605

Casa editrice: Harperreference, 2008

Riassunto

A revised edition of the 1991 classic is a treasury of baseball-inspired quotes and quips and features in a new volume entries inspired by such events as Cal Ripkin, Jr.'s consecutive game streak, Pete Rose's gambling investigation, and the steroid use scandal. Simultaneous. 20,000 first printing.

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L'autore:

Paul Dickson has written eight bat and ball books (one on softball, seven on baseball) and is working on the third edition of his Dickson Baseball Dictionary, as well as a new work, The Unwritten Rules of Baseball. He also writes narrative 20th century American history and compiles word books. He lives in Garrett Park, Maryland, with his wife, Nancy.

Product Description:

Baseball has always had its share of colorful characters, and over the years they have expressed themselves in eminently quotable ways. In this treasury of more than 5,000 quotations, noted baseball writer and observer Paul Dickson has captured the flavor of the game, in the words of its most important participants and onlookers. They are all here--from Aaron (Estella, Hank's mother) to Zoldack ("Sad Sack" Sam), and everyone in between. From the players, sportswriters, and politicians, to noted personalities in other fields (a very diverse group), everyone has his or her say on our nation's pastime. Dickson skillfully selects and annotates each remark, presenting the good, the bad, and the ugly of baseball lore. Included are extended lessons in Stengelese, Reggiespeak, Earl Weaverisms, and famous announcers' home run calls (who can forget Mel Allen's classic "Going, going, gone!"?). These and thousands of other cheerful, pithy, and memorable voices from the past through the present day are all captured in "Baseball's Greatest Quotations."

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Harperreference
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0061260606
• ISBN 13: 9780061260605
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 652