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In One-Win Wonders, we meet 78 players whose time in the major leagues included only a single pitching win. One-Win Wonders is a companion book to the 2021 SABR book One-Hit Wonders, which included biographies of players who had gotten only a single hit.The 78 players whose biographies are presented here are among the 915 players who completed their major-league career with just one win. An astonishing 229 of those never lost a game, ending with a career record of 1-0. Some simply had very brief stays in the majors, like Bill Ging "With the Wonderful Wing" who joined the Boston Beaneaters at the tail end of 1899 and secured a 2-1 complete game victory over the New York Giants, but found himself without a team when the National League contracted from 12 teams to eight in 1900. Then there's Nick Adenhart, whose career was tragically cut short by a drunk driver hours after securing his win for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.Others, like catcher Brent Mayne, were position players who wound up on the mound and left with a victory. Mayne's win came in an epic extra-innings contest between the Colorado Rockies and Atlanta Braves, after the last pitcher on the roster was ejected after a brawl. Each of the current 30 major-league franchises is represented by at least one such wonder, as are a number of other teams, some dating back to the nineteenth century. One-Win Wonders represents the collaborative work of nearly 60 researchers, authors, and editors from the Society for American Baseball Research.

In Green Bay Packers Firsts, Chuck Carlson presents the stories behind the firsts in Packers history in question-and-answer format. Carlson's collection includes substantive answers to the question of who was the first...? on a variety of topics, many of which will surprise even season fans of the Packers.

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This is the story of the 1959 Dodgers, a team that rose above its disastrous first season on the West Coast for an out-of-nowhere World Series title. One of baseball's greatest underdog champions, the '59 Dodgers were a rag-tag team made of long shots salvaged from the minor leagues and over-the-hill ballplayers who reached back for one final triumph. After surviving a thrilling three team pennant race, they met fellow long shots the Chicago White Sox in an underdog World Series. Here, the team's story is recounted in detail, with game-by-game highlights, and set against the cultural backdrop of the civil rights movement, the Cold War, and the rock and roll cultural revolution.

For a period of time in the 1970s, the Los Angeles Dodgers versus the Cincinnati Reds was one of the best rivalries in Major League Baseball. This book takes a fresh look at these two powerhouses and the players that made them so pivotal, including Johnny Bench, Steve Garvey, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Don Sutton, and Ron Cey.

The official slogan for the SEC is "It just means more." And they are right. SEC football means more passion, more money, and more titles. This book explores how the SEC went from a regional league to a nationwide brand that dominates the college football landscape.

Step back in time to the summer of 1940, when professional baseball in Fayetteville, Arkansas met its untimely demise, leaving a void that has never been filled in the decades since. In this enchanting tapestry of history, the remarkable story of a nearly forgotten Class-D minor league unfolds before your eyes-an organization that holds the title of the "smallest league that ever functioned in organized baseball." With every turn of the page, a bittersweet nostalgia permeates the air, drawing you into the world of the Arkansas-Missouri League and the faded glory of the Fayetteville Angels. The raucous symphony of wood meeting horsehide, the exhilaration of triumphant cheers, and the heartwrenching cries of defeat. Each of these once vibrant sounds now exist as mere whispers, floating in the ethereal realm of forgotten history. Angels in the Ozarks brings a bygone era back to life, where dreams soared and the spirit of baseball thrived, forever leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who still remember.

Par cet ouvrage sur les cents ans des sports en République Démocratique du Congo, l'auteur, non seulement nous fait voyager à travers le temps, mais nous invite aussi à la réflexion sur le devenir du sport dans sa société. Les renseignements précieux qui nous sont fournis chapitre après chapitre nous permet de saisir quintessence du développement des sports, discipline par discipline, à partir des périodes anciennes. Pierre Celestin Muana Mbuyi Muadianvita relève autant que possible les aspects, aussi bien positifs, mais surtout négatifs de la politisation du sport par les autorités nationales,qui ont souvent relégué au second plan, la formation des jeunes et des cadres, la construction des infrastructures et la vie post-carrière des pratiquants du sport d'élite, au profit des résultats immédiats. Il tire les leçons de sa longue carrière sportive (plus d'un demi-siècle) pour souligner la nécessite d'élaboration de la politique du sport en RDC, dont la philosophie n'est que peu élaborée jusque-là.

Ebbets Field is one of the most cherished of baseball's lost ballparks. This book tells the story of Ebbets Field through several feature essays and stories of nearly 100 historic games played there.Relive the historic debut of Jackie Robinson, the 1949 All-Star Game, and the first start by 19-year-old Sandy Koufax-a two-hitter in which he fanned 19 batters. Brooklyn's triumphs and heartbreaks in multiple World Series are here, too, along with Jeff Pfeffer's 18-inning complete game in 1919, and Johnny Vander Meer's second straight no-hitter. These games encompass ample heroics of Cookie Lavagetto, Dolph Camilli, Don Newcombe, Sal Maglie, Babe Herman, and Joe Black.Named after Charles Ebbets, majority owner of the Brooklyn baseball club from 1902 until his death in 1925, Ebbets Field was the home of the Dodgers from 1913 until their relocation to Los Angeles after the 1957 season. Whether they were called the Superbas, the Robins (after skipper Wilbert Robinson) or the Dodgers, the club played over 3,400 games at Ebbets Field, as well as 28 World Series games in nine different postseasons. The games included in this volume reflect every decade in the ballpark's history, from the inaugural regular-season game, against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 9, 1913, to the last one, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in front of just 6,702 spectators on September 24, 1957.This volume is a collaborative effort of dozens of members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).

This entertaining book provides an account of the history of pedestrianism, the sport of competitive walking, including detailed descriptions of the performances of some of the most celebrated walkers of the last and present centuries, and the science of training for such events. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of sports and athletics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

If you love baseball, then you will love reading about the history of the St. Louis Cardinals. Inside you will read about every season in Cardinals history, including players stats, Playoff and World Series line scores and game recaps. Since 1882, the Cardinals have a rich history and part of American lore for baseball fans south of the Mason-Dixon line and across America. Relive some of the great seasons, games and moments in Cardinals history.

If you love baseball, then you will love reading about the history of the Chicago Cubs. Inside you will read about every season in Cubs history. Since 1871 when they started at the Union Baseball Grounds to the current day playing at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have a rich history and have been part of American lore for baseball fans across America. Relive some of the great seasons, great games, and great moments in Cubs history.

If you love baseball, then you will love reading about the history of the Los Angeles Angels. Inside you will read about every season in Angels history. Since 1961 when they started at the Chavez Ravine to the current day playing at Anaheim Stadium. The Angels have a rich history and have been part of American lore for baseball fans across America. Relive some of the great seasons, great games, and great moments in Angels history.

David beckham, the footballing sensation, started his journey as a young boy with a dream and transformed into a global sports icon. From his early days at manchester united to his illustrious career at real madrid, la galaxy, and paris saint-germain, this biography unveils the secrets behind his incredible success, unwavering dedication, and the enduring legacy he created in the world of soccer.Victoria beckham, famously known as posh spice from the iconic british girl group, the spice girls, conquered the music industry before evolving into a fashion mogul. In this book you will learn:Groomed for footballThe start of something extraordinaryPosh and becksAnd the gods of football both frowned and smiledFrom manchester to madridFrom madrid to l.a. (the grand welcome)Still kicking... even off the pitchThis is beckham's fascinating life story in his own words. His rise through the ranks at the biggest club side in the world. His complex relationship with united boss alex ferguson. The england story, from being vilified by the nation before returning as the prodigal son to eventually captaining his country. His acrimonious falling-out with his manager and departure from old trafford in june 2003. And starting a new chapter of his life on foreign soil in the glare of the world's press.

The Sunday Times Sports Book of the YearA Times Book of the YearA Financial Times Book of the YearA Guardian Book of the YearA New Statesman Book of the Year'The heartwarming story of the collaboration and friendship between English football's oddest couple, Elton John and Graham Taylor' The Times' A wonderful, feel-good account of an ultimately English provincial story' Simon Kuper_____________________ An unforgettable British underdog story from one of our greatest narrative nonfiction writers, John Preston, and the international musical icon and bestselling author, Sir Elton John.Britain in the 1970s was beset by unrest and unemployment, as inflation soared, fuel was scarce, and hooliganism was on the rise. And for Watford FC, the outlook was even gloomier. Rundown and rat-infested, Watford were an ailing side with holes in their kit and barely enough fans to fill a stand. Of the 92 clubs in the Football League, spread across four divisions, Watford were in 92nd place.Meanwhile, Elton John was the most successful rockstar in the world. With six-inch platforms, spangled jumpsuits, and peroxide hair, he was glamorous, gay, and seemingly a world away from the semi-detached house in Pinner where he had supported Watford FC as a child. Many assumed he would move to America. Instead, he bought the football club.Watford Forever is the remarkable story of Elton John's ownership of Watford FC and its transformational journey to the top of the First Division under iconic manager Graham Taylor. Perhaps most remarkably, four of the same players who had been written off as has-beens went with them all the way from the bottom to the top. Inspiring and infectiously funny, this is a tribute to football's unlikeliest friendship as Elton John and Taylor, a straight-talking former fullback with a love of Vera Lynn, beat the odds and their personal demons to save a club and a community.Immersed in the grime and glamour of '70s Britain, Watford Forever is one of sport's great underdog stories and a love letter to the beautiful game.

In The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Reds History, sports historian Robert W. Cohen examines the careers of the fifty men who made the greatest impact on one of Major League Baseball's oldest and most iconic franchises.

This book brings together examples and cases from across the world to discuss how sport has and can further contribute to the UN 2030 Sustainable Development agenda. It discusses the major steps that international bodies have taken so far and can further take in the progressive integration of sport for sustainable development. Contributors from 21 countries take up at least one of the 17 UNO Sport for Development and Peace goals, and present and analyse examples of national, regional or local policies using sport as a lever for sustainable development. From traditional games to major competitions, from gender equality to social development and developing governmental transparency, the chapters showcase diverse experiences and demonstrate that sport is today much more than just physical activity. This book is based on the network of the International Research Network in Sport Tourism (IRNIST) with the collaboration of Sport 4 Impact. It is the first step of a collaboration between universities and the world of associations working in partnership with organizations such as the UN or the European Union. The book is an important resource not just for students and researchers of sport science but for policy makers, bureaucrats and sport administrators. 

Embark on a captivating journey through the exhilarating world of professional tennis with "Injury, Triumph, and the Road Less Traveled." This remarkable non-fiction masterpiece unveils the untold stories of tennis's unsung heroes, those who secured just one Grand Slam victory but left an indelible mark on the sport's history.In the world of tennis, where champions are often defined by their towering trophy collections, these one-slam wonders stand apart as beacons of resilience, determination, and extraordinary talent. This book delves into the extraordinary lives and careers of Yannick Noah, Iva Majoli, and Marion Bartoli, three tennis legends whose paths to glory were anything but conventional.Step into the Lives of Tennis Mavericks: Discover the awe-inspiring journey of Yannick Noah, the French phenom who defied cultural norms and blazed a trail of diversity in tennis. His remarkable ascent from the gritty streets of Cameroon to the iconic clay courts of Roland Garros is a story of triumph against all odds.Youthful Triumph Against All Odds: Experience the unparalleled victory of Iva Majoli, the Croatian hope, who clinched the French Open title at a mere 19 years old. Her story embodies the power of youth, determination, and the sheer audacity to dream big.Marion Bartoli: Unconventional Champion: Explore the enigmatic world of Marion Bartoli, the Wimbledon champion with an unconventional playing style that redefined the sport. Her unapologetic individuality and historic Wimbledon win will leave you spellbound.The Anatomy of Triumph Over Adversity: Dive into the challenges faced by these tennis icons as they grapple with injuries, setbacks, and personal trials. Witness their relentless pursuit of greatness and their unwavering spirit in the face of adversity.Beyond the Baseline: Beyond their awe-inspiring victories, this book takes you into the fascinating world of these athletes' lives beyond the tennis court. Learn about their diverse pursuits, philanthropic endeavors, and the indelible impact they've had on society.Legacy and Inspiration: Uncover the lasting impact of Yannick Noah, Iva Majoli, and Marion Bartoli as their legacies continue to inspire generations of athletes and dreamers. Their stories are more than just tennis; they are blueprints for overcoming challenges and making a profound difference in the world."Injury, Triumph, and the Road Less Traveled" is a captivating odyssey through the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of tennis's most remarkable players. Their unique journeys will inspire you to chase your dreams, overcome adversity, and leave a lasting mark on the world. This book is a tribute to the champions who redefine what it means to succeed and whose stories will linger in your heart long after you turn the final page.