Features five volumes containing an alphabetical collection of baseball heroes, memorable games and World Series plays, origins of Major League teams, gear used by players, and baseball slang. Volume one covers Hank Aaron through Cy Young Award; volume two covers Johnny Damon through Monte Irvin; volume three covers Reggie Jackson through outfielder; volume four covers Satchel Paige through switch-hitter; and volume five covers tag through Barry Zito.
Labeled photographs and detailed descriptions offer a comprehensive overview of the game of baseball, with information on equipment, rules, history, techniques, and other related topics. Includes a CD with game related clip-art.
"A look at the top one hundred NFL players in history as selected by a panel of experts, with brief overviews of each player's career and stats"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the life and accomplishments of Lou Gehrig, a baseball player known for completing a streak of 2,130 consecutive games, and who showed great courage after becoming ill with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
