The Complete History of Home R

by Mark Ribowsky

Book Overview

There is no more thrilling moment in the game of baseball than the seconds before the ball flies out of the park, never to be seen again. As Greg Maddux famously said, chicks dig 'em, and men fantasize about hitting them. Now, The Complete History of the Home Run told decade by decade, traces this ultimate macho symbol. Mark Ribowsky looks at how the big hit evolved from a rarity to centerpiece because of Babe Ruth's prowess. Baseball fans will also...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806524332
• ISBN13: 9780806524337
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Citadel Press
• Length: 351 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"