The Armchair Reader series will entertain and enlighten with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, fascinating facts, lists, and behind-the-scenes information. The Readers innovative approach and unique style will capture the baseball fans interest like never before. Whos the fastest pitcher that ever was? What was the greatest comeback in a single game? Which Little League stars became major-league superstars? Even people who think they know the facts will be captivated by this unique and colorful slant on the stories.
The Armchair Reader series will entertain and enlighten with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, fascinating facts, lists, and behind-the-scenes information. The Reader's innovative approach and unique style will capture the baseball fan's interest like never before. Who's the fastest pitcher that ever was? What was the greatest comeback in a single game? Which Little League stars became major-league superstars?
Baseball fans and tabletop board game players get ready for a treat. For over half a century, SherCo Grand Slam has been a beloved pastime, earning the title of the "Most Fun to Play!" tabletop baseball game. Its innovative features - individual ballpark playing fields, fielder positioning, wind factors affecting fly balls, special events, and detailed player ratings - have captivated fans since 1968. With a vast array of seasons from the late 1800s to the present, this game has provided endless hours of joy and entertainment. This first book in our exclusive anthology is a treasure trove for SherCo enthusiasts. It chronicles the "Rebirth" of theSherCo Grand Slam Baseball Game from 2017 to 2019, drawing from SherCo's monthly e-newsletters. The book is packed with engaging content, including stories about iconic players and teams, memorable seasons, thrilling World Series, and the pioneers of baseball board games. It also features a comprehensive FAQ section, rules for playing old-time baseball, the fascinating origins and history of SherCo, an exclusive interview with the inventor, and MLB rule changes, statistics, predictions, and replays. As a bonus, there are rules and scoresheets for five solitaire sports games using only a deck of playing cards - baseball, basketball, boxing, golf, and horse racing. If you love baseball, this is a book that you should read and have on your bookshelf!
Baseball fans and tabletop board game players get ready for a treat. For over half a century, SherCo Grand Slam has been a beloved pastime, earning the title of the "Most Fun to Play!" tabletop baseball game. Its innovative features - individual ballpark playing fields, fielder positioning, wind factors affecting fly balls, special events, and detailed player ratings - have captivated fans since 1968. With a vast array of seasons from the late 1800s to the present, this game has provided endless hours of joy and entertainment. This first book in our exclusive anthology is a treasure trove for SherCo enthusiasts. It chronicles the "Rebirth" of theSherCo Grand Slam Baseball Game from 2017 to 2019, drawing from SherCo's monthly e-newsletters. The book is packed with engaging content, including stories about iconic players and teams, memorable seasons, thrilling World Series, and the pioneers of baseball board games. It also features a comprehensive FAQ section, rules for playing old-time baseball, the fascinating origins and history of SherCo, an exclusive interview with the inventor, and MLB rule changes, statistics, predictions, and replays. As a bonus, there are rules and scoresheets for five solitaire sports games using only a deck of playing cards - baseball, basketball, boxing, golf, and horse racing. If you love baseball, this is a book that you should read and have on your bookshelf!
