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3 foot by 2 foot nylon banner features a bold applique and embroidered logo of your favorite team! Use indoors or outdoors. Packaged with plastic hooks for easy hanging.

Steiner Sports ALFOBAS000000 Features: -Baseball. -Features official Edgardo Alfonzo logo and colors. -MLB Baseball is hand by Alfonzo on the sweet spot in blue ink. -Comes complete with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity. -Collectible by your favorite athlete. -Comes with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity. -Dimensions: 4" H x 4" W.

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Since 1901, the Dodgers have drawn more fans than any other baseball franchise in history. Players such as Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Steve Garvey, and Fernando Valenzuela rank among the legends of the game, and former managers such as Casey Stengel, Walter Alston, and Tommy Lasorda stand among the greats. Today, with stars like Clayton Kershaw, Andre Ethier, and Matt Kemp, and manager Don Mattingly, the Dodgers continue to claim legions of dedicated fans.As the Dodgers toast the 50th anniversary of their Southern California stadium in 2012, this book of original essays, rare photos and documents, and unique memo­rabilia celebrates the colorful and diverse history of the franchise. Here are the early years in Brooklyn, including the historic arrival of Jackie Robinson in 1947 and the fabled 1955 World Series Championship, as well as the move to Los Angeles, where this famous baseball legacy merged with Hollywood.Praise for The Dodgers: From Coast to Coast:"If you love the Dodgers, you're going to want two copies. One to show off on your coffee table and one to peruse privately." —Star-Ledger

3 foot by 2 foot nylon banner features a bold applique and embroidered logo of your favorite team! Use indoors or outdoors. Packaged with plastic hooks for easy hanging.

baseball player stand in life-size cardboard stand-up measures 5ft 8in solid corrugated cardboard construction can be mounted to a wall or door or stands by itself

365 Day No Hassle Returns! Now your young Cardinals fan can feel like an honorary member of their favorite team when they dress up in this fun team uniform set. Including a team-spirited plastic batting helmet, a printed jersey with vibrant logos and a team name, and team-colored wristbands boasting embroidered team logos, this set has everything they need to start working on their future as one of the star athletes for St. Louis.

Whether winning world championships or falling into last place, fielding teams with Hall of Fame players or trotting out bumbling boys of summer, the Pittsburgh Pirates have thrilled, frustrated, and fascinated generations of fans since 1876. To date, the Pirates have won five World Series and have a total of thirty-six players and managers in the Hall of Fame-including Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, Lloyd and Paul Waner, Ralph Kiner, Willie Stargell, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Mazeroski. The Pirates Reader is a tribute to the fans, players, and teams who have forged the franchise's rich history. Richard Peterson has collected the writing of baseball's greatest storytellers and brings to life the players, games, and magical moments for this classic and well-loved team.

Twelve straight playoff appearances. Six American League pennants. Four World Series titles. This is the definitive story of a dynasty: the Yankee yearsWhen Joe Torre took over as manager of the New York Yankees in 1996, the most storied franchise in sports had not won a World Series title in eighteen years. The famously tough and mercurial owner, George Steinbrenner, had fired seventeen managers during that span. Torre’s appointment was greeted with Bronx cheers from the notoriously brutal New York media, who cited his record as the player and manager who had been in the most Major League games without appearing in a World SeriesTwelve tumultuous and triumphant years later, Torre left the team as the most beloved and successful manager in the game. In an era of multimillionaire free agents, fractured clubhouses, revenue-sharing, and off-the-field scandals, Torre forged a team ethos that united his players and made the Yankees, once again, the greatest team in sports. He won over the media with his honesty and class, and was beloved by the fans.But it wasn’t easy.Here, for the first time, Joe Torre and Tom Verducci take us inside the dugout, the clubhouse, and the front office in a revelatory narrative that shows what it really took to keep the Yankees on top of the baseball world. The high-priced ace who broke down in tears and refused to go back to the mound in the middle of a game. Constant meddling from Yankee executives, many of whom were jealous of Torre’s popularity. The tension that developed between the old guard and the free agents brought in by management. The impact of revenue-sharing and new scouting techniques, which allowed other teams to challenge the Yankees’ dominance. The players who couldn’t resist the after-hours temptations of the Big Apple. The joys of managing Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, and the challenges of managing Alex Rodriguez and Jason Giambi. Torre’s last year, when constant ultimatums from the front office, devastating injuries, and a freak cloud of bugs on a warm September night in Cleveland forced him from a job he loved.Through it all, Torre kept his calm, kept his players’ respect, and kept winning.And, of course, The Yankee Years chronicles the amazing stories on the diamond. The stirring comeback in the 1996 World Series against the heavily favored Braves. The wonder of 1998, when Torre led the Yanks to the most wins in Major League history. The draining and emotional drama of the 2001 World Series. The incredible twists and turns of the epic Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series against the Red Sox, in which two teams who truly despised each other battled pitch by pitch until the stunning extra-inning home run.Here is a sweeping narrative of Major League Baseball in the Yankee era, a book both grand in its scope and fascinating in its details.

THE SPORTS ENCYCLOPEDIA: BASEBALL 2001 is packed with statistics and history. Organized year by year, it follows each team's ups and downs with seasonal summaries and every player's totals. Its features include: *All-time batting and pitching leaders *Every player's season and lifetime stats *Every World Series game *MVPs, Triple Crown winners, and Hall of Fame members *Every no-hitter since 1901 *Exciting text about each season's pennant race *All the classic stories and famous legends *Every award winner from the M.V.P. to the Cy Young.

At a glance, the Baseball ScoreCast keeps you up to date on scores, stats and schedules for every pro baseball team. Watch your favorite team as they make their run to the World Series. With Baseball ScoreCast on your desk, you can review the latest scores or check the schedule instantly. Track every game from Spring Training to the All-Star Game, to the World Series. Setup is easy. Just add 4 "AA" batteries (not included) to automatically receive information from Ambient's InfoCast Network.

Steiner Sports 200911959810014 Features: -Key chain. -Features official New York Yankees logo and colors. -Yankees are once again World Champions. -Yankees returned to glory for the first time since 2000. -Commemorate the Yankees World Series victory, with this 2009 World Series Yankees dirt keychain featuring actual. -Game used dirt from the World Series at Yankee Stadium. -Perfect gift for any Yankees fan. -Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included as well as an MLB Hologram to authenticate the dirt. -Dimensions: 6' H x 6" W x 2" D.

with Tim Walton, University of Florida Head Coach; 2009 Women's College World Series runner-up; 2009 & 2008 SEC Coach of the Year; 2008 Women's College World Series semifinalists In this comprehensive softball DVD, Coach Walton takes you through his extensive hitting program of drills and confidence-building strategies. Walton starts with special hitting approaches including different slaps and bunts and the game situations that make them effective. From there Walton teaches his six hitting strategies: Building the swing, visual preparation, game preparation, mental preparation, in-game adjustments and post-game adjustments. Within these strategies, Walton presents an expansive set of drills that help build and improve on your hitter's confidence, technique and timing. He takes into account all the different types of hitters from quick-running bunters and slappers to power hitters, and gives you special advice for each. Every hitter is different, and this excellent DVD provides you with ways to play to their strengths. 97 minutes. 2009.

In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the amazin New York Mets, the New York Daily News has created the definitive commemorative tome for fans. In 1962, the New York Mets stepped in to fill the void left by the exodus of the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. The Mets were embarrassingly inept in their early years, but after two World Series titles (1969 and 1986), they proved their place in New York baseball history. Along the way, the cast of characters has rarely failed to entertain. This fascinating narrative includes more than 200 of the Daily News s greatest Mets images and a fantastic foreword by Ron Darling, making this a must-have book for fans everywhere. Ya gotta believe!

Besides being the year the Titanic sank, 1912 was the year the iconic Fenway Park was born.  While the paint was still drying and the infield grass still coming in, the Red Sox embarked on a humdinger of a season that would culminate in a world series battle against John McGraw's formidable Giants and a final game that still stands as one of the greatest ever played.  Fenway 1912 tells the incredible story of how baseball's original shrine was conceived, built and "born, " -- from the unorthodox blueprint that belies Fenway’s notorious quirks to the long winter of locals pouring concrete and erecting history, to the notorious fixers and finaglers who ruled the game at the time, to the ragtag team of players who delivered a world championship in their first season at Fenway. In this rollicking tale of innovation, desperation, and perspiration, esteemed baseball historian, Glenn Stout, draws on exhaustive new research to deliver the sto

One of the best-known teams in the old Negro Leagues, the Elite Giants of Baltimore featured some of the outstanding African American players of the day. Sociologist and baseball writer Bob Luke narrates the untold story of the team and its interaction with the city and its people during the long years of segregation.To convey a sense of the action on the field and the major events in the team’s history, Luke highlights important games, relives the standout performances of individual players, and discusses key decisions made by management. He introduces the team’s eventual major league stars: Roy Campanella, who went on to a ten-year Hall of Fame career with the Brooklyn Dodgers; Joe Black, the first African American pitcher to win a World Series game; and James "Junior" Gilliam, a player and coach with the Dodgers for twenty-five years. Luke also describes the often contentious relationship between the team and major league baseball before, during, and after the major leagues were integrated.The Elite Giants did more than provide entertainment for Baltimore’s black residents; the team and its star players broke the color barrier in the major leagues, giving hope to an African American community still oppressed by Jim Crow. In recounting the history of the Elite Giants, Luke reveals how the team, its personalities, and its fans raised public awareness of the larger issues faced by blacks in segregation-era Baltimore. Based on interviews with former players and Baltimore residents, articles from the black press of the time, and archival documents, and illustrated with previously unpublished photographs, The Baltimore Elite Giants recounts a barrier-breaking team’s successes, failures, and eventual demise.

365 Day No Hassle Returns! Tigers baseball has flowed over the Great Lakes State since the first game at Bennett Park in 1901. From the legendary Ty Cobb to Hank Greenberg to Al Kaline to Kirk Gibson; from Hal Newhouser shutouts at Briggs Stadium to Whitaker & Trammell turning double plays at Tigers Stadium to Curtis Granderson slashing triples at the palatial Comerica Park, greatest moments and unforgettable games are chiseled into the Detroit baseball memory tablets. This four-DVD set showcases four television broadcasts of games that are the heart of the love affair between fans and ball club. Selected by tigers.com readers, these games mark glorious chapters in the history of the franchise. A Bengal-striped celebration that salutes the nostalgic glory from Tigers Stadium hosting the ’68 World Series to the present-day peninsula shaking magic of Comerica Park. All 100% made in Detroit. Games included: Game Five of the 1968 World Series, Game Five of the 1984 World Series, the final game at Tigers Stadium, and Game Four of the 2006 ALCS.

Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Deanne Fitzmaurice has joined with award-winning writer Joan Ryan to release Freak Season: Behind the Scenes with San Francisco Giants Pitcher Tim Lincecum from Spring Training to the World Series (www.freakseason.com). This 80-page, four-color book is an intimate portrait of two-time Cy Young Award winning San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum as he and his 2010 teammates triumph in winning the Giant's first World Series Championship since moving to San Francisco in 1958.

UPC: 633000000000Minting a coin of a historical monument conserves it's legacy forever! That being said the Highland Mint received special approval to mint this unique 24KT Gold plate SHEA STADIUM GOLD Coin! The 24KT Gold plated Commemorative Coin is struck to highest standards in minting tradition depicting the stadiums slightest detail. The date on the coin is the date of it's 1st ever game played. The back of the Coin is struck with the teams logo and the franchises established date. Each coin is protected by an acrylic capsule to preserve it's mint condition and presented in a black velour jewelry box for display or protection. As well each coin is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. This unique collectible is a Limited Mintage of only 5000 and Officially Licensed by Major League Baseball.

"Yankee fans who can't learn enough about their favorite team will think they died and went to heaven with all that Frommer offers on each page." -Publishers WeeklyThis newly updated album captures 106 years of Yankee life in pictures, stats, words and reflections. From their beginning as the New York Highlanders, playing in Manhattan's Hilltop Park in 1903, to reigning over Major League Baseball as it entered a new millennium with the World Series championships in '96, '98, '99 and 2000, the Yankees represent a century of triumphs and defeats, legends and lore of America's favorite pastime.Personalities included are Mel Allen, Yogi Berra, Scott Brosius, Andy Carey, Chris Chambliss, Jerry Coleman, Don Larsen, and Bob Sheppard-as well as tributes to the greats-from Mickey Mantle to Don Mattingly, from Vic Raschi to Allie Reynolds, from Joltin' Joe DiMaggio to Derek Jeter.

Twelve straight playoff appearances. Six American League pennants. Four World Series titles. This is the definitive story of a dynasty: the Yankee yearsWhen Joe Torre took over as manager of the New York Yankees in 1996, the most storied franchise in sports had not won a World Series title in eighteen years. The famously tough and mercurial owner, George Steinbrenner, had fired seventeen managers during that span. Torre’s appointment was greeted with Bronx cheers from the notoriously brutal New York media, who cited his record as the player and manager who had been in the most Major League games without appearing in a World SeriesTwelve tumultuous and triumphant years later, Torre left the team as the most beloved and successful manager in the game. In an era of multimillionaire free agents, fractured clubhouses, revenue-sharing, and off-the-field scandals, Torre forged a team ethos that united his players and made the Yankees, once again, the greatest team in sports. He won over the media with his honesty and class, and was beloved by the fans.But it wasn’t easy.Here, for the first time, Joe Torre and Tom Verducci take us inside the dugout, the clubhouse, and the front office in a revelatory narrative that shows what it really took to keep the Yankees on top of the baseball world. The high-priced ace who broke down in tears and refused to go back to the mound in the middle of a game. Constant meddling from Yankee executives, many of whom were jealous of Torre’s popularity. The tension that developed between the old guard and the free agents brought in by management. The impact of revenue-sharing and new scouting techniques, which allowed other teams to challenge the Yankees’ dominance. The players who couldn’t resist the after-hours temptations of the Big Apple. The joys of managing Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, and the challenges of managing Alex Rodriguez and Jason Giambi. Torre’s last year, when constant ultimatums from the front office, devastating injuries, and a freak cloud of bugs on a warm September night in Cleveland forced him from a job he loved.Through it all, Torre kept his calm, kept his players’ respect, and kept winning.And, of course, The Yankee Years chronicles the amazing stories on the diamond. The stirring comeback in the 1996 World Series against the heavily favored Braves. The wonder of 1998, when Torre led the Yanks to the most wins in Major League history. The draining and emotional drama of the 2001 World Series. The incredible twists and turns of the epic Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series against the Red Sox, in which two teams who truly despised each other battled pitch by pitch until the stunning extra-inning home run.Here is a sweeping narrative of Major League Baseball in the Yankee era, a book both grand in its scope and fascinating in its details.

1942: Americans suddenly found themselves at war but were not about to be distracted from the National Pastime. With only one player older than thirty, the St. Louis Cardinals were the youngest and fastest team to win the National League pennant and World Series. The team featured rookie Stan Musial, future Hall-of-Famer Enos Slaughter, and ace pitcher Mort Cooper, the National League s Most Valuable Player of 1942. With their winningest season ever, posting 106 victories, the 1942 Redbirds have been called the greatest Cardinal team of all time. Mileur provides a game-by-game account of the season with play-by-play action.

with Joe Schaefer, Point Loma Nazarene University Head Coach; 2009 NAIA National Runner Up; 2x NAIA World Series qualifiers; 2x Conference Champions; 8 consecutive postseason appearances The most underrated aspect of winning baseball is defensive play. In his first two seasons at Point Loma Nazarene, Joe Schaefer has guided his team to two NAIA World Series appearances. Much of his success stems from his emphasis on defensive play. In this baseball DVD, he guides you through many of the defensive drills that he uses in practice to fine tune his infielders' mechanics and keep them sharp throughout the season. Learn a warm-up progression to get your athletes ready for practice. These exercises get the arms and feet moving on every catch and throw to simulate game play. Schaefer then moves into seven drill areas that will put your infielders in many different defensive situations. These drills include: Glove Only Drill Reinforce proper glove position and aggressiveness when fielding ground balls. Short Fungo Drill Train players to go both right and left, improve their reaction time and teach them to dive with confidence. Do or Die Drill Develop effective technique for a slow roller or high chopper. Backhand Short Hops with a Throw Drill - This drill is great for hand eye coordination as it focuses on catching and transitioning, while reinforcing proper footwork, glove position and body position. Ball in Glove Double Play Drill Schaefer gives you different variations of this drill that will enable you to start in different receiving positions and work on footwork, transition and making a strong throw. Short Hop Double Play Drill This drill places an emphasis on the catch, while reinforcing proper glove position and footwork around the bag. Ground Ball Communication Drill - Allows infielders to work on off-balance plays and communication to minimize errors. These drills will improve fielding technique and awareness with a game-like atmosphere. You will see how being aggressive when charging the baseball will give your athletes confidence during game situations. Make fewer errors using these excellent fundamental infield drills! 71 minutes. 2011.

From the Sox to the Celtics, the Beanpot to the Bruins, "Heroes & Heartaches" relives the triumphes & tragedies that make up Twelve of the most exciting years (1975-1987) of Boston sports history. Beginning with Game 6 of the 1975 World Series thur the Red Sox 1986 pennant glory. It recaptures such stirring events as the Celtics triple overtime against Phoenix, the Patriots 1985 drive to the Super Bowl, the Boston Marathons, & the Beanpot Tournaments--a treasury of memories for New England fans & an unparalleled collection of sports at their dramatic best.

From Cal Ripkens 2, 632 consecutive games played to the 26 World Series Titles of the New York Yankees, sports are filled with amazing individual and team records. Explore the details of each achievement with historic photos and tables of stats.

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 Before the Curse: The Chicago Cubs' Glory Years, 1870–1945 brings to life the early history of the much beloved and often heartbreaking Chicago Cubs. Originally called the Chicago White Stockings, the team immediately established itself as a powerhouse, winning the newly formed National Base Ball League's inaugural pennant in 1876, repeating the feat in 1880 and 1881, and commanding the league in the decades to come. The legendary days of the Cubs are recaptured here in more than two dozen vintage newspaper accounts and historical essays on the teams and the fans who loved them. The great games, pennant races, and series are all here, including the 1906 World Series between the Cubs and Chicago White Sox. Of course, Before the Curse remembers the hall-of-fame players--Grover Cleveland Alexander, Gabby Hartnett, Roger Hornsby, Dizzy Dean--who delighted Cubs fans with their play on the field and their antics elsewhere. Through stimulating int

The stories of three of baseball?s greatest legends now available in a 3-pack. Mantle: The Definitive Story of Mickey Mantle The almost mythic career of Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle is the subject of this acclaimed HBO Sports documentary special. Over 18 seasons with the Bronx Bombers, despite constant nagging injuries, Mantle managed to hit 536 home runs, twice hitting more than 50 in a season. To this day, ?The Mick? remains the greatest switch-hitter in baseball history; however, behind his country charm and good looks there was his wayward lifestyle that harmed his marriage, his relationship with his four sons and ultimately his health. Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio? A great ? and greatly loved ? baseball player, Joe DiMaggio is one of the few men to truly define the spirit of baseball and, in so doing, capture the hearts of a nation. His 56-game, record-breaking hitting streak; delivering the Yankees nine World Series championships; three time Most Valuable Player; and most eligible bachelor, married twice, the second time to screen goddess Marilyn Monroe; this is a lifetime of great glories, great tragedies, but always, great baseball. Babe Ruth ? The Life Behind the Legend He was a legend in his own time, and a legend for all time. He saved our national pastime from the disgrace which followed the 1919 ?Black Sox: scandal, and brought baseball back to the heartland of America. He was a generous and wild, playful and free-living, loving of children, charity and the game. He was a baseball player the world came to know as Babe Ruth.

Called the "Chairman of the Board" because of his remarkable control in big-money games, Eddie "Whitey" Ford still holds the record for World Series wins (10), and was Casey Stengel’s ace during much of the Yankees’ historic mid-century pennant streak. Off the mound, Whitey’s carousing with Mickey Mantle was legendary, and he, in many ways, symbolizes the excesses and good fortunes of the Yankees during that era—living hard and winning often. This book delves into the life and baseball career of Whitey Ford, the Hall of Fame left-hander who helped the Yankees win 11 pennants and six world championships. After a childhood on the New York sandlots, he quickly worked his way through the Yankees farm system and, when called up in 1950, won nine straight in a pennant race and then won the final game of the World Series sweep of the Phillies. He would go on to pitch for 16 seasons—all of them with New York—and retire as the winningest pitcher in franchise history. His story is detailed here with a generous helping of play-by-play action and personal anecdotes. Seven appendices offer Ford’s career statistics and compare him to other great pitchers, past and present.

Training for your fantasy baseball season! MLB Front Office Manager gives you the chance to experience your dream job as a big league general manager. Make trades, sign free agents, draft prospects, and manage games all the way from spring training through the playoffs. With deep gameplay modes and a unique presentation style, MLB Front Office Manager is the only MLB-licensed game that lets you take total control of an MLB franchise. From Take 2.