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Sports History Reference Works
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The Giants Encyclopedia
Source: Amazon
Author: Tom Schott and Nick Peters
- "From its storied baseball history in New York to its 40 years of thrills in San Francisco, The Giants Encyclopedia is the first book to capture the complete legend of the Giants. Among the players who are profiled are Hall of Famers such as Willie Mays, Mel Ott, and Barry Bonds." (2000)
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The Complete New York Yankees: The Total Encyclopedia of the Team
Source: Amazon
Author: Derek Gentile
- (1998)
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- 1 visitors recommend:
The New York Mets Encyclopedia
Source: Amazon
Author: Peter C. Bjarkman
- (2001)
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The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues
Source: Amazon
Author: James A. Riley (editor)
- From an Amazon reader: "If You Love Baseball ... I question that love if you do not have this book. This is the most concise collection of biographies, stats, and information about every human involved with the development, management, and participation in every Negro League that ever existed. Even players whose first name was not known is listed with at least a few words about when they played and for whom." (2002)
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Stats Major League Handbook 2002
Source: Amazon
Author: Inc STATS
- Quick reference to the most complete stats on every major league player. (2002)
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Nineteenth Century Baseball: Year-By-Year Statistics for the Major League Teams, 1871-1900
Source: Amazon
Author: Marshall D. Wright
- A year-by-year statistical history of the teams and players of the 19th century's major leagues. Teams are listed by league, with full rosters and complete statistics for each player. An introductory section for each year places the leagues in historical perspective. Includes features not found in most standard references, such as pitchers' batting statistics. (1996)
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The National Association of Base Ball Players, 1857-1870
Source: Amazon
Author: Marshall D. Wright
- Professional baseball as we know it today began in 1871 with 10 teams forming the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players. But U.S. baseball had a rich tradition prior to this date. This volume details the history of those teams. (2000)
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SportsMap: New England Patriots
Source: Rand McNally
- A map for fans -- information on stadium locations, seating, team logos and ticket information.
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