Roberto Alomar
Roberto Alomar

Author: David Ostrowsky

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-02-06

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1538158035

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A captivating look into the remarkable career and controversial life of a baseball Hall of Famer. Roberto Alomar was not just a five-tool Hall of Famer; he was a magician on the diamond, a generational talent whose defensive wizardry left teammates and opponents breathless. Yet, despite his twelve All-Star selections and ten Gold Glove awards, he has remained one of the most contentious and enigmatic characters in baseball’s history. Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer is the first complete, balanced biography of arguably the greatest second baseman in the history of Major League Baseball. It covers Alomar’s impressive career, his altercation with umpire John Hirschbeck and their eventual friendship, the allegations stemming from Alomar’s personal life, never-before-heard stories about his conflicts with both minor and major league teammates, and his global influence. When Roberto Alomar retired in 2005, his place as one of baseball’s all-time greats was unquestioned. But the controversies that always seem to follow him make Alomar’s legacy far from clear. Drawing on dozens of personal interviews with Alomar’s former teammates and opponents, Roberto Alomar pulls back the curtain on one of the most significant, divisive, and perplexing figures in baseball history.

Latino Baseball's Finest Fielders
Latino Baseball's Finest Fielders

Author: Mark Stewart

Publisher: ediciones Lerner

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9780761325666

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A history of Latino baseball players in the United States, along with individual biographies of current star players, concentrating on fielders.

Roberto Alomar
Roberto Alomar

Author: Norman Lee Macht

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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Discusses the personal life and professional career of the talented Puerto Rican-born baseball player, Roberto Alomar.

Roberto Alomar
Roberto Alomar

Author: Stew Thornley

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780766010796

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Roberto Alomar, second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, has had an illustrious professional baseball career. Having grown up around baseball all his life, Alomar's family and professional life have always gone hand in hand. Author Stew Thornley explores Alomar's talents on the ball field as well as his relationship with his father Sandy Alomar, Sr., and his brother, Sandy Jr. Presently, Sandy Jr. plays for the Cleveland Indians, while Sandy Sr., (a former major league player and manager) manages a Puerto Rican baseball team. For the Alomars, baseball is truly a family affair.

The Cleveland Indians Encyclopedia
The Cleveland Indians Encyclopedia

Author: Russell Schneider

Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 690

ISBN-13: 9781582618401

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The third edition of The Cleveland Indians Encyclopedia contains everything fans have ever wanted to know about one of baseball's most storied franchises. From 1869, when professional baseball came to Cleveland, to 1901, when the Indians became charter members of the American League, to their consistently fabulous play in the 1990s, the team has featured innumerable stars over the years. This comprehensive volume traces the genesis of baseball in Cleveland, covering all of the team lore and legend, the controversies, the triumphs, and the heartaches, including: - Nearly 300 player profiles--from Napoleon Lajoie and Tris Speaker in the early part of the 20th century to 1960s stars Rocky Colavito and Sam McDowell to today's headliners like Omar Vizquel and Jody Gerut - Season-by-season descriptions of unforgettable moments and memories - Nearly 1,000 illustrations of players, game highlights, and memorabilia, including a panoramic foldout of Jacobs Field - Extensive statistics, including box scores, team and individual records, and trades - The World Series championship, the managerial strategies, the personalities, the honors, and the milestones - An immense treasure of little-known facts and surprising anecdotes

Notable Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans
Notable Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans

Author: Serafín Méndez-Méndez

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2003-07-30

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 0313093202

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This is the first major biographical dictionary devoted exclusively to celebrating Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans who have made significant contributions to their society and beyond. More than 160 profiles feature historical and contemporary figures from every Caribbean island, the United States, and even England and Canada, and from a diverse range of fields such as acting, sports, political activism, and more. Selection criteria included the notable demonstration of a Caribbean ethos or style, combined with a lasting and novel impact. Individual narrative entries discuss family background, education, challenges, and achievements. The breadth of coverage in Notable Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans will enlighten and inspire students and general readers alike. Many lesser known role models, such as labor activist and educator Antonia Pantoja and political philosopher Frantz Fanon, are presented along with engaging portraits of better known personalities like reggae superstar Bob Marley and baseball great Sammy Sosa. Bibliographical sources for further research complement each entry. A wide selection of photographs accompanies the text.