So You Think You're a New York Yankees Fan?
So You Think You're a New York Yankees Fan?

Author: Howie Karpin

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-04-11

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 1683580494

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So You Think You’re a New York Yankees Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Yankee baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Yankee players and coaches of the past and present, from Babe Ruth to Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, Catfish Hunter, Reggie Jackson, Goose Gossage, Ron Guidry, Don Mattingly, Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Mark Texiera and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: How many times had the Yankees been to the World Series before acquiring Babe Ruth from the Red Sox? Who was the Yankee outfielder who was nicknamed “Ol’ Reliable”? Who did the Yankees trade to the Cincinnati Reds in November of 1992 to acquire outfielder Paul O’Neill? Which two players have hit walk off, pennant-winning home runs in Yankee history? The longest game in Yankee history lasted how many innings? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Bombers!

So You Think You're a New York Mets Fan?
So You Think You're a New York Mets Fan?

Author: Brett Topel

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-03-14

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1613219903

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So You Think You’re a New York Mets Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Mets baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, this book will give you the details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Mets players and managers of the past and present, from Tom Seaver to Gary Carter, Keith Hernandez, Lee Mazzilli, Davey Johnson, Dave Kingman, Gil Hodges, Jerry Koosman, Jon Matlack, John Stearns, Darryl Strawberry, Mike Piazza, Edgardo Alfonzo, Matt Harvey, David Wright, and so many more. The many questions that this book answers include: • Who was drafted number one overall by the Mets in 1984? • Who was on deck when Mookie Wilson hit his famous ground ball to Bill Buckner? • There are two men enshrined in Cooperstown wearing Mets caps on their plaques, but there are 12 other Hall of Famers who played for the Mets at one point in their career. Name them. • What do the Mets' World Series MVPs from 1969 and 1986 have in common? • The two pitchers who were on the mound in 1969 and 1986 when the final out of each World Series was made were actually traded for each other. Name them. This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Amazin’s!

So You Think You're a New York Rangers Fan?
So You Think You're a New York Rangers Fan?

Author: Steve Zipay

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-10-03

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1683580796

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So You Think You’re a New York Rangers Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Rangers hockey. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Rangers players and coaches of the past and present, from Mark Messier to Wayne Gretzky, Rod Gilbert, Bryan Hextall, Vic Hadfield, “Gump” Worsley, Ron Greschner, Andy Bathgate, Jean Ratelle, Eddie Giacomin, Adam Graves, Brad Park, Jaromir Jagr, Mike Richter, Brian Leetch, Henrik Lundqvist, and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: • Who was the first draftee to actually play for the Blueshirts? • The current Madison Square Garden hosted the first Rangers game on February 18, 1968. Did the Blueshirts win? Who’d they play? • When was the only time an opposing goalie was robustly cheered from the opening faceoff to the end of the game? • Who was the first player of Chinese descent to play in the NHL when he debuted for the Rangers in 1947? • Which unlikely Ranger ended the longest shootout in NHL history? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Blueshirts!

The New York Yankees Fans' Bucket List
The New York Yankees Fans' Bucket List

Author: Mark Feinsand

Publisher: Bucket List

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781629373393

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Every New York Yankees fan has a bucket list of activities to take part in at some point in their lives. But even the most die-hard fans haven't done everything there is to experience in and around the Bronx. From visiting Stan's Sports Bar to sitting in the bleachers for the roll call, author Mark Feinsand provides ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can't-miss activities near Yankee Stadium. But not every experience requires a trip to New York; long-distance Yankees fans can cross some items off their list from the comfort of their own homes. Whether you're attending every home game or supporting the Yanks from afar, there's something for every fan to do in The New York Yankees Fans' Bucket List.

So You Think You're a Kansas City Royals Fan?
So You Think You're a Kansas City Royals Fan?

Author: Curt Nelson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-03-21

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1683580060

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So You Think You’re a Kansas City Royals Fan? will test and expand your knowledge of one of Major League Baseball’s most successful expansion franchises. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life the history of the Kansas City Royals. This book, part of a new series, is divided into four parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. The first three-inning section contains the most basic questions. Next come the middle innings, then the late innings, and finally the Hall of Fame. Also, you’ll learn more about the great players and names in Royals history both past and present, from George Brett to Eric Hosmer, Amos Otis and Willie Wilson to Lorenzo Cain, Dan Quisenberry, Jeff Montgomery, Frank White, Mike Sweeney, Mike Moustakas, Bret Saberhagen, Paul Splittorff, Dennis Leonard, Whitey Herzog, Dick Howser, Ned Yost, Denny Matthews, Alex Gordon, and so many more—even Bo Jackson, of course. The many questions this book answers include: • Who was the first player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame with the Royals listed on his plaque? • What special first in World Series history was the 2015 match-up between the Mets and Royals? • Which two Royals players worked on crews that helped build Royals Stadium? • Who was the first hitter to record a multi–home run game for the Royals? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the 2015 World Champion Royals!

So You Think You're a Cleveland Indians Fan?
So You Think You're a Cleveland Indians Fan?

Author: Joseph Wancho

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-03-13

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1683582209

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So You Think You're a Cleveland Indians Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Indians baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, this book will give you the details behind each--stories that bring to life players and managers, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you'll learn more about the great Indians players and managers of the past and present, from Nap Lajoie to Tris Speaker, Cy Young, Bob Feller, Lou Boudreau, Bob Lemon, Rocky Colavito, Gaylord Perry, Sandy Alomar Jr., Omar Vizquel, Jim Thome, Corey Kluber, and so many more. The many questions that this book answers include: Who was the only Indians player to be named MVP of the All-Star Game? Who is the only pitcher in team history to win at least 30 games in a season? Which Cleveland Indians player led the team in home runs during the 1960s? In 1987, the Indians had two pitchers on their staff who were later enshrined into the Hall of Fame. Who were they? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Tribe!

So You Think You're a Dallas Cowboys Fan?
So You Think You're a Dallas Cowboys Fan?

Author: Jaime Aron

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-09-20

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1613219687

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So You Think You’re a Dallas Cowboys Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of America’s Team. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book, the first in a new sports trivia series, is divided into four parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. The rookie section contains the most basic questions. Next come the Starter and Pro Bowl sections, followed by the biggest challenge: the Ring of Honor. Also, you’ll learn more about the great Cowboys players and coaches of the past and present, from Roger Staubach to Troy Aikman, Tony Romo, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith, DeMarco Murray, Dez Bryant, Bob Lilly, DeMarcus Ware, Mike Ditka, Jason Witten, Tom Landry, Jerry Jones, and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: • Who was the first player drafted by the Cowboys? • Tony Romo wears No. 9 in honor of which fictional sports hero? • In the Cowboys’ first Super Bowl victory, Roger Staubach threw touchdown passes to two future Pro Football Hall of Famers. Name them. • The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious individual award in college football. How many Heisman winners have played for the Cowboys? Can you name them all? What college did they attend? What years did they win the Heisman? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of America’s Team! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

So You Think You're a Boston Red Sox Fan?
So You Think You're a Boston Red Sox Fan?

Author: Bill Nowlin

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-05-02

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 161321975X

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So You Think You’re a Boston Red Sox Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Red Sox baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Red Sox players and coaches of the past and present, from Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, and Roger Clemens to Pedro Martinez, Jason Varitek, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: What was the team nickname before it was the Red Sox? Who leads the Red Sox in ejections? Which Red Sox manager, who ran the team for at least 200 games, had the best winning percentage? Who holds the record for most stolen bases in a season? What former Red Sox player later became a candidate for President of the United States under the Rhinoceros Party ticket? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the BoSox!

So You Think You're a Duke Blue Devils Basketball Fan?
So You Think You're a Duke Blue Devils Basketball Fan?

Author: Jim Sumner

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-03-07

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1613219784

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So You Think You’re a Duke Blue Devils Basketball Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Duke basketball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Blue Devils players and coaches of the past and present, from Red Auerbach to Bernie Janicki, Billy King, Steve Wojciechowski, Bill Werber, Shane Battier, Jason Williams, Mike Dunleavy, Carlos Boozer, Trajan Langdon, Bobby Hurley, Jahlil Okafor, Christian Laettner, Mike Krzyzewski, and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: • Who played the most minutes in a Duke uniform? • Who are the three brothers who all played for NCAA championship teams at Duke? • What is the greatest individual defensive performance in Duke history? • Which Duke player’s father was a U.S. Olympic medalist in track and field? • Who was the first Duke player to be named National Player of the Year? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Blue Devils!

So You Think You're a Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Fan?
So You Think You're a Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Fan?

Author: Tom Wallace

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-10-11

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1613219733

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More than a just a trivia book, So You Think You’re A Kentucky Basketball Fan challenges your knowledge of Wildcats basketball with stories behind each question and answer that brings the history of this legendary team to life. This book, part of a new sports trivia series, is divided into four parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. The Benchwarmer section contains the most basic questions. Next are the Starter and All-American sections, followed by the biggest challenge: the Hall of Fame. Learn more about the great UK players and coaches of the past and present, including Adolph Rupp, Alex Groza, Cliff Hagan, Pat Riley, Dan Issel, Kenny Walker, Jamal Mashburn, Rick Pitino, and John Wall. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: • Who was the youngest Wildcat to earn All-America recognition? • What two ex-Cats are the all-time leading scorers in the old American Basketball Association? • Who broke Dan Issel’s record (53) for most points in a game? • Who are the only three Wildcats to make All-SEC first team and All-SEC Tournament first team four straight years? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Big Blue! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.