Stewart, Wayne

"How was basketball born? Why is the area in the paint and around the free throw circle known as the key? When did the NBA begin play? What team was arguably the worst NBA squad ever? Who was the highest drafted college player who never played a single game in the NBA? This book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of basketball. Organized by the sport's three eras--its birth through 1945, the NBA from 1946 through 1999, and the game today--it answers questions about the sport at all levels, from college games to the Olympics. A bonus chapter provides a Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of basketball-the perfect resource to settle arguments or to answer challenging trivia questions"--Provided by publisher.

The reader is invited to assume the role of the umpire in baseball scenarios, most from real games, covering routine calls, basic situations, and obscure rules and situations, and including answers.

A collection of puzzlers in which baseball fans determine which calls and decisions should be made in certain situations.

Profiles the life and achievements of baseball player Alex Rodriguez, discussing his childhood, family, personality, amateur career, success in Major League Baseball, and legacy.

A team history of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have been playing baseball since the 1880s.

Highlights players, managers, and memorable games in this history of the baseball team which began in Brooklyn in 1890 and moved to the West Coast in 1958.

Highlights the key personalities and memorable games in the history of the team, begun in 1969, whose wealthy owner, Ewing Kauffman, vowed to make the Royals into champions.

A team history of the Detroit Tigers, who gave us Ty Cobb, Al Kaline, and nearly a century of memories.

Highlights the key players and important moments in the history of the team that brought major league baseball to Denver in 1993.

Highlights the key personalities and memorable games in the history of the team that has played in the American League as the Indians since 1916.