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Stories of bravery and self-sacrifice from well known athletes who have served in the military.  -Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder, whose career was interrupted by service as a pilot during both World War II and Korea, where he saw combat and survived a crash landing. -Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steelers running back: Drafted in 1968, nearly lost a foot on a land mine during Vietnam War. -Carlos May, Chicago White Sox outfielder, an emerging star whose fought to remain in the major leagues after a training accident during National Guard service caused him to lose his thumb. -Pat Tillman, Arizona Cardinals defensive back who turned down a multi-million dollar contract to join the military after 9/11and was later killed in Afghanistan.

hen Sports Illustrated was launched in 1954, baseball was, indisputably, the national pastime, its stars America's epic heroes, its rivalries the era's mythology. As baseball's fortunes rose and fell over the next 50 years-and then rose again to new heights, drawing more than 65 million fans to ballparks in 2004-the game never failed to produce great drama and inspired storytelling. This collection is a virtual Hall of Fame from the pages of SI, bringing together the stories of baseball's greatest heroes (Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Sandy Koufax) and villains (Ty Cobb, Pete Rose, Denny McLain) and characters (Casey Stengel, Max Patkin, Yogi Berra); its legendary quests (the home run chases of Roger Maris, Hank Aaron, Mark McGwire, and Barry Bonds; the thrilling pennant races, from the Dodgers-Giants in 1951 to the Yankees-Red Sox in 1978); its world-class writers (Frank Deford, Mark Kram, George Plimpton, Peter Gammons, and Tom Verducci) and its own players writing from the inside about their game (Ted Williams, Jim Brosnan, and Jim Bouton). In the wake of SI's acclaimed Fifty Years of Great Writing comes this baseball anthology worthy of Cooperstown.

The Texas Rangers may not always win, but they're usually really exciting. Now you can read about them in the completely original Sports by the Numbers series. The Rangers have managed four playoff appearances heading into 2011, and became the A.L. champs in 2010. In all, the club has finished over .500 just 18 times (19 including 2011). But it's more than made up for any lack of success in the win column with great players, amazing moments, crazy characters, tremendous plays, and wild games.   Kenny Rogers had quite a night in July 1994. And how excited were we on October 1, 1996, thanks to John Burkett? Nolan Ryan's first bid at win number 300 failed, but late-inning heroics saved the day. Oddibe McDowell and Bengie Molina have something in common. Michael Young has racked up a few hits in Arlington, and Mickey Rivers did as well.   All these stories and so much more can be found in a unique format that provides 250 numbers, with each telling a story about Ranger history: facts, anomalies, records, coincidences, and enthralling lore and trivia from the legends, stars, and even the forgotten players.   This book isn't just for the diehard Rangers fan. It's for every fan who enjoys watching the Rangers and wants to learn more about their favorite team.

Ted Williams is our greatest living expert on how to hit a baseball -- the last baseball player to hit .400 in the major leagues. Williams's career hitting statistics will stand forever as a monument to his complete mastery of the single most difficult thing to do in sport: .344 lifetime batting average, 521 home runs, 1839 RBI and 2654 hits. The Science of Hitting has reigned as the classic handbook on hitting since being published in 1971 -- and now it's even better! Ted's hitting advice has been updated, and exciting new color graphics and photos have been added to enhance your reading pleasure. The Gallery of Great Hitters has been expanded to include Ted's choices for the best hitters of the '70s and '80s: look inside to see who made the cut! You'll still find all of Ted's great advice on how to improve your turn at bat and become the best hitter possible. Learn: * How to think like a pitcher and guess the pitch * The three cardinal rules for developing a smooth line-drive swing * The secrets of hip and wrist action * Pitch selection * Bunting * Hitting the opposite way And much more! Whether you play the game or simply enjoy reading about it, you'll find The Science of Hitting an unforgettable addition to your sports library.

For decades, Americans have been fascinated by the complexity and rich history of baseball. No other sport has captivated so many fans. The New Face of Baseball explores a different chapter in baseball's chronicles, one often ignored but remarkably influential. Into the tapestry of baseball history, Tim Wendel weaves the stories of its Latino athletes -- who they are and how they helped transform the sport into what it is today.Going as far back as the mid-nineteenth century, to the early days of Cuban baseball, Wendel traces the spread of American baseball fever in the Caribbean and Mexico, and discusses lesser-known historical standouts, including Adolfo Luque, the first Hispanic to play in the World Series (in 1923), and Martin Dihigo, a black Cuban whom many baseball insiders consider the greatest ballplayer of all time.Wendel masterfully describes the days when only light-skinned Latinos were allowed to participate in Major League competition, much like their inspirational African American counterparts, and the linguistic barrier Latinos were confronted with when playing on teams with "English-only" rules inside their dugouts.Featuring material on Roberto Clemente, Fernando Valenzuela, and Sammy Sosa, as well as interviews with Latino superstars past and present -- such as Alex Rodriguez, Ivan Rodriguez, Mariano Rivera, Alfonso Soriano, and the Hernandez brothers -- The New Face of Baseball helps fans of America's favorite pastime to understand the history of those who bring hope and honor every season to the teams they have given their lives to, and the Hispanic culture that, if allowed, can lie hidden and unnoticed under a team jersey.With a foreword by Bob Costas, the first-ever-published Latino All-Century Team featuring players selected by Omar Minaya, and photos taken by award-winning Sports Illustrated photographer Victor Baldizon, this important book is sure to make as much of a splash a the Latino players themselves -- the new faces of baseball.

Are you a true New York sports fan? You've Cheered for your team since you were a kid - even during those lean years. You wouldn't even consider missing a playoff game. You couldn't possibly root for your fantasy team's players if it meant rooting against your own true-life team. And you's never, ever put money on your own team. To many, the rules of being a New York sports fan are more than acknowledged, they're ingrained. But now, WFAN's Joe Benigno and coauthor Jordan Raanan enumerate them all for the first time. The result is an entertaining, informative, and amusing guidebook for you, the diehard- no matter what your combination of Jets, Giants, Mets, Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Islanders, Devils and Rangers.

When the night of October 6, 2004 came to a merciful end, the Curse of the Bambino was alive and well. The vaunted Yankee lineup, led by ARod, Jeter, and Sheffield, had just extended their ALCS lead to three games to none, pounding out 19 runs against their hated rivals. The next night, in Game 4, the Yankees took a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning, then turned the game over to Mariano Rivera, the best relief pitcher in postseason history, to secure yet another trip to the World Series. But after a walk and a hard-fought stolen base, the cold October winds of change began to blow. Over four consecutive days and nights, this unlikely group of Red Sox miraculously won four straight games to overcome the inevitability of their destiny.

Practice passing, kicking, and heading the ball with the Champion Sports Soccer Trainer. This lightweight ball is the same size as a size 4 soccer ball, but is 30 percent lighter. The soft design features 32 panels, and is perfect for teaching basic skills to beginning players. It helps players build confidence before perfecting skills with a traditional soccer ball.

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Many ways to play Whether you feel like playing a single season, or building a dynasty over multiple years in Franchise Mode, we've got you covered.Home run derby Outslug baseball's most feared power hitters.Situation Mode No time to play a full game? Choose a custom scenario as your starting point and jump right in.Put your manager cap on You're not playing the game, you're controlling it. Make the lineups, pitching changes, substitutions and strategy decisions as you try to outwit your opponent.Battle online Play head-to-head against anyone, anywhere, anytime.

THE TEAM: The Braves are the oldest continuously operated franchise in National League history and are one of just six Major League clubs with more than 10, 000 victories -- that's more than the Boston Red Sox or the New York Yankees and nearly 1, 000 more than the Philadelphia Phillies (though the Phils have lost 10, 000-plus games). In baseball's modern era the Braves franchise has won three World Series titles, 17 Pennants, and made 21 playoff appearances ... not to mention an unprecedented run of 14 consecutive Division Titles and the team of the 1990s under the leadership of Bobby Cox. A virtual who's who of Hall of Fame legends also claim the Braves as their home team: Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, and Phil Niekro to name a few. THE FORMAT: Atlanta Braves: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports is composed of ten chapters, each offering numbered "mini-stories" -- facts, anomalies, records, coincidences, and enthralling lore and trivia from Hall of Fame legends Aaron, Spahn, Mathews and Niekro to future Hall of Famers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Chipper Jones, to contemporary stars Brian McCann, Dan Uggla and Tim Hudson. Each chapter begins with an introduction that highlights the many exciting stories found in these pages such as the "Worst-to-First" 1991 Braves, the legendary career of Manager Bobby Cox, the unprecedented Cy Young success for the Braves during the 1990s, the team's greatest sluggers, and the greatest feats and most astounding records in franchise history.  SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS books are not just for diehard sports fans, but for every fan and sports history reader who loves sports and wants to know more about their heroes and favorite teams -- and this title is the definitive source for history and trivia on your Atlanta Braves.

Every Boston fan knows that the only thing better than watching sports is arguing about them--picking the best, the worst and who will come out on top. And no city tears its sports teams apart like we do in Beantown!Veteran Boston sportswriters Steve Buckley and Jim Caple take you inside the 100 best debates in Boston sports. Covering the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Bruins and beyond, every question you want to debate is here--as well as a few surprises.Arguments include:Who was the greatest Boston athlete ever: Russell, Bird or Brady?Boston: Football town or baseball town?Was freezing Ted Williams really all that crazy?The greatest clutch performer in Bruins history: Was it Orr, or was it...?Which Yankees loss was more painful? Dent or Boone?Who was better, Ted or DiMaggio?

The Boston Red Sox?s loss to the New York Yankees in the final game of last year?s playoffs has been called ?the game of the century, ? evidence that the rivalry between the Red Sox and the Yankees is hotter than ever. In the wake of that defeat, author and Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy has updated his bewitching story of the curse that has lain over the Red Sox since they sold Babe Ruth to the hated Yankees in 1920. Here he sheds light on classic Sox debacles?from Johnny Pesky?s so- called hesitation throw, to the horrifying dribbler that slithered between Bill Buckner?s legs, to last year?s stunning extra-inning home run that kept the Sox without a World Championship for yet another year. Lively and filled with anecdotes, this is baseball folklore at its best.

Baseball's Greatest Legends - "Diamond Memories" is an incredible collection of baseball history, heritage and folklore. Featuring rare footage of some baseball's most historic moments, as well as interviews with Hall of Famers such as Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Dave Winfield, Tommy Lasorda, Roy Campanella and future Hall of Famer Mike Piazza, this is one collection any baseball fan is sure to enjoy. Also includes are special profiles on other baseball greats such as Babe Ruth, Jackie Robison, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrigand Pee Wee Resse. With over 5 hours of rare and never-before-seen footage of the history of our National pastime, Baseballs Greatest Legends - "Diamond Memories" is an essential collection for every baseball fan!Programs:1st Inning - America's Game: Love of the Game2nd Inning - Babe Ruth: The Bambino3rd Inning - Joe DiMaggio: The Yankee Clipper4th Inning - Roger Maris: 61 in 19615th Inning - Willie Mays: The Say Hey Kid6th Inning - Mickey Mantle: The Mick7th Inning - Jackie Robinson: An American Hero8th Inning - Pee Wee Reese: The Captain9th Inning - Lou Gehrig: The Iron HorseEXTRA INNINGS - BONUS MATERIALIncludes pieces on Ted Williams, Bob Feller, Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe and a color highlight of the 1956 world Series Champions, the New York Yankees and much more!

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.

Ever see Mike Piazza block the plate? Or Derek Jeter slide hard into second? Illegal. But it happens every game. Baseball’s rules, it seems, were made to be broken. And they are, by the players, the front office, and even sometimes the fans. Like it or not, cheating has been an integral part of America’s favorite pastime since its inception. The Cheater’s Guide to Baseball will show you how cheating is really done. In this lively tour through baseball’s underhanded history, readers will learn how to cork a bat, steal signs, hurl a spitball, throw a World Series, and win at any cost!They’ll also see the dirty little secrets of the game’s greatest manipulators: John McGraw and Ty Cobb; Billy Martin and Gaylord Perry; Graig Nettles and Sammy Sosa; and, yes, even Barry Bonds. They’ll find out how the Cleveland Indians doctored their basepaths to give new meaning to the term home field advantage. They’ll delight in a hilarious examination of the Black Sox scandal, baseball’s original sin. And, in the end, they’ll come to understand that cheating is as much a part of baseball as pine tar and pinch hitters. And it’s here to stay.

Total Control Pitching / Total Control Hitting / True-to-life player rating system / Become a living legend / ESRB Rating E Everyone

Here's one championship title we Cleveland fans can grasp and proudly hold aloft: Most Miserable. Boston fans no longer have their Curse to bemoan--and anyway, they've got those Patriots Super Bowl trophies. (Aargh!--Bill Belichick!) Chicago fans? Don't start. The Cubs, yes--but what about all those unbeatable Bulls teams? (Ugh!--The Shot!) No, Cleveland owns bragging rights when it comes to the biggest, longest, worst drought in professional sports championships. And it's not just The Fumble, The Drive, The Catch, Game Seven, and all our other big-game losses. We've endured enough bad luck, dumb trades, dud draft picks, and just plain goofy moments to keep us crying in our beers for decades. And they're all collected here. Could this little book end the worst championship drought in major league sports? Honestly, no. But it will give you something fun to read while you're waiting for the Browns, the Tribe, the Cavs, or someone in Cleveland to finally win the Big One! It may not take away the misery, but at least it offers a little humor to go with the groans!

Competition is the name of the game in sports. But without a doubt, the fiercest battles are fought when longtime rivals come face to face. Here are in-depth looks at five such legendary rivalries: The Yankees versus the Red Sox The Celtics versus the Lakers The United versus the Galaxy The Canadiens versus the Bruins The Bears versus the Packers. Each section is packed with intense play-by-play game action, recaps of classic moments that sparked the feuds and insights into heated clashes. And because it's Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf!

Three Piece Sports Fan Pack includes Spinning Keychain, Luggage Tag and Classic Money Clip Spinning Keychain has Two Sided Logo: League Logo on one Side and Team Logo on the Other Luggage Tag is made from Non-Toxic Vinyl. Backside of Tag has Plastic Slot for Business Card or Handwritten Card Classic Money Clip is High Polished and Finished with Team Logo

"Rod Delmonico, one of the most innovative and thoroughly organized baseball coaches in the college universe, knows that miracles don't just happen on defense--you have to make them happen. He does this at Tennessee with a simple but highly practical drill program covering every facet of the defensive game. Coaches from Little League to Major League will find all the answers in this splendidly articulated practice manual." -- Herman Masin Editor-in-Chief, Scholastic Coach Rod Delmonico, national Division I coach of the year, shares the drills and skills that he used to take the University of Tennessee baseball team to Southeastern Conference championships in 1994 and 1995, and the College World Series in 1995. Baseball Defensive Drills is divided into sections on pitching, catching, infield, and outfield drills, and concludes with a chapter on drills for the whole team. Drills are outlined in a step-by-step format and are highly illustrated with a wealth of photos and diagrams. Players and coaches interested in improving their defensive skills and training techniques will find this one of the best visual-aid books available. About the Author Rod Delmonico has been head coach at the University of Tennessee since 1989. Since that time, the Volunteers have won three Southeastern Conference Eastern Division titles and two overall titles as well as a trip to the 1995 College World Series, the school's first in 44 years. Along with being named coach of the year for 1995 by Baseball America magazine, Delmonico has been honored as SEC coach of the year (1994, 1995) and the American Baseball Coaches Association's Southern Region coach of the year (1995). He has written other baseball books including Defensive Baseball, Offensive Baseball Drills, and Hit and Run Baseball, and has had numerous articles published in various publications.

10 packs of 8 cards. Topps Baseball, the Official Major League Baseball card, continues the MLB season with a celebratory anthology of baseball's past, present, and future, with exclusive Autograph, Cut Signature, Relic, Sketch, and Insert cards. Made in the USA.

This classic terry velour towel celebrates the sports experience by tapping into the passion, pride and tradition of athletics. The team colored sports fan towel is a great way to celebrate at a game or decorate the home.

This classic terry velour towel celebrates the sports experience by tapping into the passion, pride and tradition of athletics. The team colored sports fan towel is a great way to celebrate at a game or decorate the home.

This classic terry velour towel celebrates the sports experience by tapping into the passion, pride and tradition of athletics. The team colored sports fan towel is a great way to celebrate at a game or decorate the home.

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Includes travel sized baseball dice cup featuring the Cubs logo with lid to hold game components for on-the-go game play The classic Yahtzee game play allows fans to roll the custom dice with authentic Cubs jersey numbers and Cubs logo to achieve the ultimate Yahtzee, Cubs style First Cubs -themed dice game, Recommended age group: 8 - NaN years, Manufacturer: USAopoly

This classic terry velour towel celebrates the sports experience by tapping into the passion, pride and tradition of athletics. The team colored sports fan towel is a great way to celebrate at a game or decorate the home.

This classic terry velour towel celebrates the sports experience by tapping into the passion, pride and tradition of athletics. The team colored sports fan towel is a great way to celebrate at a game or decorate the home.

This classic terry velour towel celebrates the sports experience by tapping into the passion, pride and tradition of athletics. The team colored sports fan towel is a great way to celebrate at a game or decorate the home.