The Yankees vs. Red Sox Reader
The Yankees vs. Red Sox Reader

Author: Mike Robbins

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0306819945

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From Yankee Bucky "F**ing" Dent's spirit-shattering home run in the 1978 American League East playoff to Aaron Boone's pennant-winning blast for the Bombers twenty-five years later; from Roger Clemens's treasonous signing (at least in Red Sox country) with the Yankees in 1998 to the infamous Curse of the Bambino that started it all, there is nothing in the history of sports more spirited, vitriolic, romantic, and impassioned than the rivalry between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees vs. Red Sox Reader collects the finest writing on what is surely the pinnacle of contentious athletic team competition. A rich array of our most gifted sports writers chronicle an enmity that reaches far beyond the playing field as it is interwoven into the mythologies of these two cities and inextricably linked to the identity of the fans that inhabit them. Chronicling every cheer, jeer, and "1918" (the last year the Red Sox won the World Series) shouted from Fenway to the Bronx, The Yankees vs. Red Sox Reader is an absolute must for not only the fans of these storied franchises, but also anyone interested in the truly epic nature of a great sports rivalry.

Red Sox vs. Yankees
Red Sox vs. Yankees

Author: Harvey Frommer

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-04-07

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1589799194

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The rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox involves not just the teams, but the cities, owners, ballparks, fans, and the media. Its roots reach back to before even Babe Ruth and Harry Frazee, yet it is as contemporary as the next Red Sox–Yankees game. This book tells the story of the rivalry from the first game these epic teams played against each other in 1901 through the 2013 season in what former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani called “the best rivalry in any sport.”

The Yankees Baseball Reader
The Yankees Baseball Reader

Author: Adam Brunner

Publisher:

Published: 2011-04-15

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0760340617

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The Yankees Baseball Reader brings together the best works of journalism and literature to tell the story of this legendary franchise.

The New York Yankees in Popular Culture
The New York Yankees in Popular Culture

Author: David Krell

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2019-06-03

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1476674647

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How did Reggie Jackson go from superstar to icon? Why did Joe DiMaggio's nickname change from "Deadpan Joe" to "Joltin' Joe"? How did Seinfeld affect public perception of George Steinbrenner? The New York Yankees' dominance on the baseball diamond has been lauded, analyzed and chronicled. Yet the team's broader impact on popular culture has been largely overlooked--until now. From Ruth's called shot to the Reggie! candy bar, this collection of new essays offers untold histories, new interpretations and fresh analyses of baseball's most successful franchise. Contributors explore the Yankee mystique in film, television, theater, music and advertising.

The Baseball Fan's Bucket List
The Baseball Fan's Bucket List

Author: Robert Santelli

Publisher: Running Press Adult

Published: 2010-03-09

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 076243855X

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No sports fans are more in touch with the history and ephemera of their game than baseball fans. Hitting the sweet spot of our national pastime, The Baseball Fans Bucket List presents a list of 162 absolute must things to do, see, get, and experience before you kick the bucket. Entries range from visiting Elysian Fields in Hoboken, NJ (site of the first pro baseball game), to starting a baseball card collection; experiencing Opening Day; attending your favorite teams Fantasy Camp; reading classic books like Ball Four, and much more! Each entry includes interesting facts, entertaining trivia, and practical information about the activity, item, or travel destination. Also included is a complete checklist so the reader can keep a running tally of their Bucket-List achievements. With todays tabloid stories of steroid abuse and off-the-field shenanigans encroaching on baseballs idyllic charm, this unique guidebook encourages readers to celebrate all thats good about being a fan.

Francona
Francona

Author: Terry Francona

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 0547928173

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Francona explores his tenure in Boston, examining how the beleaguered Red Sox reached incredible highs and equally incredible lows under his management, including several championship victories.

American History through American Sports
American History through American Sports

Author: Bob Batchelor

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2012-12-18

Total Pages: 1037

ISBN-13: 0313379890

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Filled with insightful analysis and compelling arguments, this book considers the influence of sports on popular culture and spotlights the fascinating ways in which sports culture and American culture intersect. This collection blends historical and popular culture perspectives in its analysis of the development of sports and sports figures throughout American history. American History through American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports is unique in that it focuses on how each sport has transformed and influenced society at large, demonstrating how sports and popular culture are intrinsically entwined and the ways they both reflect larger societal transformations. The essays in the book are wide-ranging, covering topics of interest for sports fans who enjoy the NFL and NASCAR as well as those who like tennis and watching the Olympics. Many topics feature information about specific sports icons and favorite heroes. Additionally, many of the topics' treatments prompt engagement by purposely challenging the reader to either agree or disagree with the author's analysis.

'78
'78

Author: Bill Reynolds

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9780451226020

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Offers the inside story behind the historic playoff game between the Yankees and Boston Red Sox that strengthened the theory of the legendary curse through a review of important plays, profiles of players, and the social issues that were impacting Boston at that time.

Lore of the Bambino
Lore of the Bambino

Author: Jonathan Weeks

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2022-04-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1493066943

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More than seventy years after his death, Babe Ruth continues to fascinate generations of fans. His exciting adventures on and off the field have become essential reading for students of baseball and pop culture. While most Ruth biographies are filled with mundane facts, Lore of the Bambino is the equivalent of a greatest hits compilation. Ruth’s extraordinary (and at times incredulous) tales carry readers on an enthralling journey through the life of the most celebrated sports figure of the twentieth century. All of the most popular anecdotes (such as the Babe’s alleged “called shot” in the 1932 World Series) are thoroughly covered along with many lesser known narratives. The book is divided into two sections. In Part One, Ruth’s life and career are recounted chronologically. Part Two contains assorted stand-alone anecdotes in shorter form. Appendices include statistics, a chronology, and salary details among other bits of pertinent information.

Mind Game
Mind Game

Author: Steven Goldman

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780761140184

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An account of the 2004 winning season of the Red Sox debunks popular myths and provides statistics and commentary on players and teams to explain how baseball games are won.