The quotable baseball fanatic

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The quotable baseball fanatic

compiled by Louis D. Rubin, Jr ; foreword by Roy Blount, Jr

Lyons Press, c2000

1st ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [343]-360) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

In this rich collection of memorable baseball quotations, players, writers, and fans - famous and infamous--share their insights, witticisms, and anecdotes about America's grand old game. From the nature of the sport to the business of baseball - and almost every facet in between - there are classic sayings from such notables as: Henry Aaron, Nelson Algren, Maury Allen, Ed Barrow, Yogi Berra, Moe Berg, Frank Deford, Rickey Henderson, Catfish Hunter, Monte Irvin, Connie Mack, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Mark McGwire, Sadaharu Oh, Casey Stengel, George F. Will, and many more. This compilation of the most incisive and timeless sayings about the sport makes a great gift for baseball fanatics everywhere, whether waiting for the game, between innings, or between seasons.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA75438980
  • ISBN
    • 1592281303
  • LCCN
    99045877
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxix, 370 p.
  • Size
    17 cm
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