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  • Baseball Americana

    Treasures from the Library of Congress

    Foreword by George F. WillWith a new Preface by Carla Hayden, Librarian of CongressA lavishly illustrated history of America's game, from the unparalleled collections of the Library of Congress.“One of the most seductively designed books about the sport to come our way. … A book like this, so rich and deep in material. … brings baseball history to multifaceted life and reminds us that baseball is ... Leer más

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  • Baseball Americana

    A Visual Journey

    A lavishly illustrated history of America's game from the unparalleled collections of the Library of Congress, with a foreword by George F. Will and a new preface by Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress“One of the most seductively designed books about the sport to come our way. . . . A book like this, so rich and deep in material. . . . brings baseball history to multifaceted life and reminds us ... Leer más

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  • Opening Day

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  • Inside the Baseball Hall of Fame

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    de Jimmy Breslin ...
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    The book that inspired Harrison Ford in his portrayal of Branch Rickey in the hit movie “42”The idea of integrating baseball began as a dream in the mind of Branch Rickey. In 1947, as president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, he defied racism on and off the field to bring Jackie Robinson into the major leagues, changing the sport and the nation forever. Rickey's is the classic ... Leer más

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    The End of World War II and the Birth of Baseball's Golden Age

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    A History of Triumph, Mostly Defeat, and Incurable Hope at Wrigley Field

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