The Baseball Geek's Bible: All the Facts and Stats You'll Ever Need

Baseball has been the subject of more literature, films, and visual art than any other sport. This handy book celebrates the ever-popular sport by paying tribute to the most memorable, awe-inspiring, surprising, and never-bettered moments in the sport's history. From the first World Series in 1903, through Babe Ruth's "called shot," Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, Jackie Robinson's debut in the Majors and Roger Maris's 61st record-breaking home run, to 1998's Sosa/McGwire home run race, every key moment in the history of a nation's favorite pastime is documented here. The book is a thoroughly entertaining work for any baseball fan. It is appealing to teenagers and young adults just getting into baseball, as well as older enthusiasts who will remember with a smile some of the earlier history of baseball in this country.