Gilbert, Thomas W

A history of baseball from 1949-1964, focusing on the incredible New York Yankees who won fourteen of sixteen American League pennants and became champions of the world nine times.

Recounts the life and career of controversial baseball player and manager Pete Rose.

Gives the history of major-league baseball from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century.

Discusses some of the highlights in the game of professional baseball during the 1940s, including Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak, the series between the Yankees and the Dodgers, the effects of World War II on the game, and career of Jackie Robinson.

A biography of the Hall of Fame baseball player from Puerto Rico.

A biography of acclaimed Mexican American golfer, friendly, easygoing Lee Trevino.

Discusses baseball events of the 1930s, including Hack Wilson's 1930 season, the last days of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig's career, and the advent of baseball coverage on the radio.

Traces the influence of race on baseball before and after 1946, when the sport was no longer segregated, highlighting the achievements of several African American players such as Bud Fowler and Fleet Walker.

Discusses the changes in professional major league baseball during the 1920s, including the pennant race scandal in 1920, the founding of the Negro Leagues, Babe Ruth's career, the farm system, and more.