"Presents some of the best moments and players in professional baseball history"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a look at the "olden days" of America's pastime, before there were mounds and numbers on jerseys, and includes expressions, such as "catching a frozen rope" and "being a fly chaser," as well as amusing trivia about players' nicknames, team names, and the design of the uniforms.

Provides information on the Negro Leagues, including its origins, the economic struggles of the Leagues, and the players that moved on to Major League Baseball.

"For more than one hundred years, the home run has been the most exciting play in baseball. Read about the longest, strangest, and most important home runs in Major League Baseball history"--

Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball's greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America's Pastime to life.

An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero.

"In 1934, Chicago was the setting for one of the most fascinating ballgames in history: the second annual East-West Games. Come step back in time to see the best of the best Negro League players take each other on in this All-Star Game. This exhilaratingplay-by-play is a tour de force: a complete imagining of the radio broadcast of that thrilling game. You'll meet the legendary players, step into the stands with the fans, and even hear the radio commercials!...

"Introduces the Negro Leagues of baseball, highlighting the players, coaches, owners, and teams that dominated the leagues during the 1930s and 1940s." --