After introductory chapters on factors that influenced the catches and their legacies—from ballpark quirks, changes to the baseball and the evolution of baseball gloves, to sportswriters and photography—the book describes famous catches by decade from such players as Mays, Willie Keeler, Joe DiMaggio, Duke Snider, Roberto Clement, Curt Flood and many others. Extensive research yields a wealth of information for each catch, including commentary by period sportswriters, players, and, often, the man who snagged the ball.
After introductory chapters on factors that influenced the catches and their legacies—from ballpark quirks, changes to the baseball and the evolution of baseball gloves, to sportswriters and photography—the book describes famous catches by decade from such players as Mays, Willie Keeler, Joe DiMaggio, Duke Snider, Roberto Clement, Curt Flood and many others. Extensive research yields a wealth of information for each catch, including commentary by period sportswriters, players, and, often, the man who snagged the ball.
Going, Going ... Caught!: Baseball's Great Outfield Catches as Described by Those Who Saw Them, 1887-1964
276
Going, Going ... Caught!: Baseball's Great Outfield Catches as Described by Those Who Saw Them, 1887-1964
276Paperback
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780786441136 |
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| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
| Publication date: | 02/06/2009 |
| Pages: | 276 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.90(d) |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |