As he stepped up to the plate at Yankee Stadium in 1966, Yankee fans hoped that Bobby Murcer would be the next Mickey Mantle. He wasn't the next Mickey but he became one of the most-loved Yankees of all time. He had a stellar seventeen-year major league career with the Yankees, and also was an Emmy Award-winning Yankees broadcaster for twenty-five years. Bobby Murcer died of cancer in July 2008.
Now playing on different teams, twelve-year-old cousins--and best friends--Carter and Liam must compete against each other at the Little League World Series.
When Stosh travels back in time to 1941 in hopes of preventing the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into World War II, he meets Ted Williams, one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. Includes notes about Williams' life and career.
After he takes a tumble from his bike and winds up back in time in the spring of 1864 during the Civil War, young Mac Dugan learns about the history of his favorite sport, baseball.
"A simple introduction to the Toronto Blue Jays major league baseball team, including its start in 1977, its World Series triumphs, and its stars throughout the years"--Provided by publisher.
"A simple introduction to the Cincinnati Reds major league baseball team, including its start in 1869, its World Series triumphs, and its stars throughout the years"--Provided by publisher.
Danny is not sure what to make of Calvin Waffle, a quirky and smart new fourth grader, but when Danny convinces Calvin to use his brain power to help the baseball team, they both have a chance to become heroes.
