Chronicle Of Baseball Author:John Mehno From its humble beginnings over a century ago, baseball has become America's pastime and obsession. It is a sport that once moved social commentator Jacques Barzun to say, "Whoever wants to know more about the heart and mind of America, had better learn baseball." For such is the passion surrounding the game that it is no longer the melting sn... more »ow that heralds the coming of spring, but the crack of the bat that signals the start of spring training in March. Every notable ballpark event of the 20th century is covered somewhere within the pages of this book. Entries for each year contain the season-leader statistics and award winners, a report on the season (both regular and postseason), a timeline covering every moment of significance for quick reference and box outs that cover the less mainstream incidents of interest. There are also special features throughout the book on the game's most-storied playersfrom the early heroes such as Ty Cobb, Cy Young and Christy Matthewson, to the game's first true superstars Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio to the role models of today, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Whether you are new to baseball and want to know more about the rich history of America's national game, or whether you are a seasoned fan in need of an easy-to-use, all-embracing reference book, The Chronicle of Baseball is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Taking the reader on a journey from the game's lowly status at the turn of the century through to its established place in the hearts and minds of America, The Chronicle of Baseball is a highly informative, action-packed, single-volume work of reference that covers every aspect of this great game on a year-by-year basis through the 20th century. - Annual reports on both the regular and the postseason.
- League leaders, award winners and timelines for at-a-glance reference.
- 40 special features on the game's most-storied players.