Great Moments in Baseball: From the World Series of 1903 to the Modern Records of Nolan Ryan

by Tom Seaver

Book Overview

ficent storyteller. One of the great pitchers of all time, Seaver has always been fascinated by the remarkable events and colorful characters of America's favorite sport. Here is his collection of 50 stories recounting some "great moments in baseball". Photographs throughout.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559720956
• ISBN13: 9781559720953
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Carol Publishing Corporation
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Moments in Baseball by Tom Seaver

This is an excellent rendition of the history of baseball withemphasis on the post 1903 period. The first World Series wasplayed in Boston in 1903. The work depicts full black and whiterenditions of the old cities at the turn of the century.The Yankees nearly won the 1904 pennant. In 1910, there was ahighly contested batting race. Early pitching duals thrilledcrowds; such as the exchanges between Koufax and Marichal.There was great action in the 1918 World Series. Mays performedspectacularly in center field. Mickey Mantle had an enviablehome run record . Schmidt held the 3rd consecutive home runtitle. The book is a spectacular work for any baseball enthusiast. It is highly recommended for purchase by a wideconstituency of teens, young adults, middle age and elderlycitizens who might actually remember some of the earlierhistory of baseball in this country.

The greatest moments by one of the game's greatest pitchers

Tom Seaver has selected some of the greatest moments in baseball history to write about. All of the most memorable events are in there. Seaver, one of the greatest players, has a great knowledge of the game and uses it to create interesting accounts. A great book for a any baseball fan.