More Strange But True Baseball Stories

More Strange But True Baseball Stories

Author: Howard Liss

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1972-01-01

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 9780394823904

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Recounts thrity-four unusual baseball events including the man who caught a ball thrown from the top of the Washington Monument.


101 Strange But True Baseball Facts

101 Strange But True Baseball Facts

Author: VC Brothers

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-09-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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On the pages about baseball curiosities, you will delve into a wide range of astonishing stories and facts that will leave you amazed. You will discover the origins and trajectories of the most iconic players, from the visionaries who laid the foundations of the game to the titans who have left an indelible mark on history. You will explore the legendary rivalries that have inflamed the passion of fans, fueling the excitement and intensity with every pitch, every swing, and every play. You will unravel the epic moments when players have achieved greatness, overcoming challenges and pushing the limits of what is possible on the field. You will learn about the stunning moments that have shaken baseball, from spectacular catches to moments of suspense and danger that have left an indelible mark on sports history. You will be surprised by the superstitions and tricks of some players, among many other anecdotes. This book will immerse you in the fascinating universe of baseball and provide you with a deeper perspective on the legends, historic milestones, and curious details that make this sport a unique experience. Get ready to be awestruck by the stories of baseball legends that will take you on an unforgettable journey through the history and magic of this sport!


Sports

Sports

Author: National Geographic Kids

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-05-17

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1426324677

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Everything has its weird side-- even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of spots trivia with this new addition to the very popular Weird but True series!


And Nobody Got Hurt!

And Nobody Got Hurt!

Author: Len Berman

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2008-11-15

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 031605075X

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An Olympian who sacrificed a medal to save a competitor, a professional soccer player who was bribed out of retirement with pizza, a runaway pig who disrupted the start of a baseball game -- truth is stranger than fiction, especially in sports! In this sequel to his first compilation of sports bloopers and unbelievable stories, And Nobody Got Hurt", Today Show regular and Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Len Berman shares more of the funniest and most amazing stories in the history of sports, including favorite moments from his popular Spanning the World segments on NBC-TV.


Strange But True Basketball Stories

Strange But True Basketball Stories

Author: Howard Liss

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780394856315

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Eighteen true stories of unique events in basketball include accounts of the Rio Grande College team, the Harlem Globetrotters, Wilt Chamberlain, and other high scorers and fancy shooters.


Very Crazy, G.I.!

Very Crazy, G.I.!

Author: Kregg P. Jorgenson

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2010-02-24

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0307434699

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AMERICAN BOYS AT WAR IN VIETNAM--AND INVOLVED IN INCIDENTS YOU WON'T FIND IN THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES In this compelling, highly unusual collection of amazing but true stories, U.S. soldiers reveal fantastic, almost unbelievable events that occurred in places ranging from the deadly Central Highlands to the Cong-infested Mekong Delta. "Finders Keepers" became the sacred byword for one exhausted recon team who stumbled upon a fortune worth more than $500,000--and managed, with a little American ingenuity, to relocate the bounty to the States. Jorgenson also chronicles Marine Sergeant James Henderson's incredible journey back from the dead, shares a surreal chopper rescue, and recounts some heart-stopping details of the life--and death--of one of America's greatest unsung heroes, a soldier who won more medals than Audie Murphy and Sergeant York. Whether occurring in the bloody, fiery chaos of sudden ambushes or during the endless nights of silent, gnawing menace spent behind enemy lines, these stories of war are truly beaucoup dinky dau . . . and ultimately unforgettable.


Strange But True Football Stories

Strange But True Football Stories

Author: Howard Liss

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780394856322

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Recounts twenty-three humorous, frustrating, disappointing, and exciting moments in the past half-century of football.