DescriptionHe was the biggest man baseball has ever produced. Babe Ruth transcended the sport that brought him fame, money, and adulation, moving beyond the limits of baselines and outfield fences into the mainstream of American life. In this extraordinary biography, Creamer uncovers the complex and captivating man behind the legend. He presents the truth behind famous Ruth stories, such as the "called shot" homers and the home run for a dying child, analyzes the astounding statistics with detailed information on specific games, and describes Ruth's varied, often volatile, relations with those around him, from fellow players to fans, friends, and reporters. From Babe Ruth's early days in a Baltimore orphanage, to the glory days with the Yankees, to his final years, Creamer has drawn an indelible portrait of a true folk hero.
DescriptionThe New York Yankees. The Boston Red Sox. For a hundred years, no two teams have locked horns as fiercely or as frequently, and no two seasons frame the colossal battle more perfectly than 2003 and 2004. Now, with incredible energy and access, leading spo…
DescriptionBaseball is more than Joe DiMaggio and Babe Ruth, it's America itself. From the Civil War to the Black Sox scandal, this recording chronicles the story of baseball through archival recordings, interviews, music, sound effects and witty commentary. Learn about Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ted Williams and Jackie Robinson as we visit the legendary ballparks and meet the heroes of today and yesterday. Join comedian Greg Proops as he journeys through the history of his beloved sport.
DescriptionEarly in 2004, two writers and Red Sox fans, Stewart O'Nan and Stephen King, decided to chronicle the upcoming season, one of the most hotly anticipated in baseball history. They would sit together at Fenway. They would exchange e-mails. They would write…
