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Baseball Baseball Records United States Baseball Records United States Juvenile literature Baseball United States History Basketball History United States Basketball Records Basketball Records United States Pitchers (Baseball) Rating of United States Pitchers (Baseball) United States Biography United StatesChandler, Matt
Summary: "This comprehensive look at pro baseball records covers everything from Joe DiMaggio's seemingly untouchable 56-game hitting streak to the lowly 1988 Baltimore Orioles' unmatched 21 straight losses to open a season. Among the record highs and lows, budding fans will find loads of awe-inspiring accomplishments and eye-popping numbers. And discovering baseball's record book only multiplies the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2019
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Summary: "In baseball, long games are marked by spectacular moments-like Nolan Ryan beating Sandy Koufax's no-hitter record or Ichiro Suzuki smashing George Sisler's record number of hits in a season. In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, young readers can experience record-breaking plays in baseball. Fast-paced and fact-filled, this collection of record smashers will delight sports fans with thrilling...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.357 BERBarry, Dan
Summary: From Pulitzer Prize-winning "New York Times" columnist Dan Barry comes the beautifully recounted story of the longest game in baseball history--a tale celebrating not only the robust intensity of baseball, but the aspirational ideal epitomized by the hard-fighting players of the minor leagues.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 BAREisenberg, John
Summary: "The fascinating story of baseball's most legendary "Iron Men," Cal Ripken Jr. and Lou Gehrig, who each achieved the coveted and sometimes confounding record of most consecutive games played. When Cal Ripken Jr. began his career with the Baltimore Orioles at age twenty-one, he had no idea he'd beat the historic record of playing 2,130 games in a rowset by Lou Gehrig, the fabled "Iron Horse" of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 EISBuckley, James
Contents: J. Lee Richmond -- John M. Ward -- Cy Young -- Addie Joss -- Charley Robertson -- Don Larsen -- Jim Bunning -- Sandy Koufax -- Jim "Catfish" Hunter -- Len Barker -- Mike Witt -- Tom Browning -- Dennis Martinez -- Kenny Rogers -- David Wells -- David Cone -- Randy Johnson -- Mark Buehrle -- Dallas Braden -- Roy Halladay -- Nearly perfect -- Perfect games ranked.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Triumph Books 2012
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 796.357 BUCSummary: Details statistics from United States baseball teams and players from 1900 through the previous season, including draft information, and provides lists of award winners and world champion teams.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. Co. 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 ESPNFlynn, Brendan
Summary: Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each MLB team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.3 FLYJames, Bill
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Press 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 JAMEnders, Eric.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barnes & Noble Books 2003
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 796.357 ENDWacholtz, Anthony.
Summary: Who holds the record for most consecutive games played? Which speedster leads the majors in career steals? How many players have hit for the natural cycle? The answers and much more. (p.[4] of cover).
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 796.357 WACCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J796.357 WACBuckley, James
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Publisher / Publication Date: Triumph Books 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 BUCFlynn, Brendan
Summary: "Basketball is filled with great plays from strong players-like Russell Westbrook's record-breaking triple-doubles in 2021 and Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi's hard-to-beat Olympic gold medals. In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, young readers can experience these exciting moments and other record-breaking achievements in basketball. Fast-paced and fact-filled, this collection of record smashers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024