The Story Behind the Nickname: The Origins of 100 Classic, Contemporary, and Wacky Minor League Baseball Team Names

by Paul J Caputo and Paul Caputo

Minor league baseball team names tell the stories of towns throughout North America. From amateur collegiate summer leagues all the way through affiliated Triple-A teams, whose players are on the brink of the Major Leagues, nicknames like T-Bones, Crosscutters, RubberDucks, Wingnuts, and Isotopes-to name just a few-are more than just whimsical, catchy brands. They carry significance unique to their local communities. This book explores the stories behind the nicknames of 100 baseball teams based on interviews with front-office personnel who chose the names and the designers who created the logos.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 171887975X
• ISBN13: 9781718879751
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.6" x 8.0"