The 100 Greatest Cartoon Characters in Television History
A Celebration of Animation explores the best-of-the-best cartoon characters from the 1920s to the 21st century. All the greats gracing this book are sure to trigger memories of carefree Saturday mornings or after-school hours in front of the TV.
The Answers to Questions You've Always Wondered about the Fastest Game on Ice
This book provides a slew of questions and in-depth answers concerning the traditions, rules, records, and history of hockey. From the early days of the sport to the hugely popular game seen today, Martin Gitlin answers questions even the most knowledgeable fan may have pondered.
ISBN-13: 9781493070923
(Paperback)
Publisher: GLOBE PEQUOT Imprint: TAYLOR TRADE PUBLISHING
The Detroit Tigers have been marked neither by dynasties nor doldrums. The Tigers captured just four World Series championships since becoming a charter member of the junior circuit in 1901. They compiled a record barely above .500 during that 120-year span. They have suffered through seasons of failure so pronounced that they have gone down as ......
ISBN-13: 9781493060559
(Paperback)
Publisher: GLOBE PEQUOT Imprint: TAYLOR TRADE PUBLISHING
This book covers the entirety of franchise history, from their birth and struggles as the Highlanders to the bludgeoning bats of Murderer's Row and the first Yankees dynasty to the juggernauts of the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s, to the anomalous mediocrity that followed, to the championships and circus of the Steinbrenner, Jackson and Billy ......
As the anchor titles in a new "Time Machine" Lyons Press baseball series, The Ultimate Cleveland Indians Time Machine presents a timeline format that not only includes the Indians' greatest moments-including World Series appearances and individual achievements-but would focus also on some very unusual seasons and events, such as the team's 20-134 ......
Boston fans are passionate about sports and are proud of their players and teams, all of which have enjoyed tremendous success through the years. In The 50 Greatest Athletes in Boston Sports History, Martin Gitlin ranks the top 50 superstars in the city's rich sports history with legends like Tom Brady, Bill Russell, Bobby Orr, Ted Williams, and ......
The Ultimate St. Louis Cardinals Time Machine presents a timeline format that not only includes the Cardinals’ greatest moments, such as their eleven World Series titles, but also such notable Cardinal achievements as Rogers Hornsbys two batting triple crowns.
From their ignominious 40-122 debut in 1962, to the "Miracle Mets" of the surprising 1969 season, to the teams of Darryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez, and Tom Seaver, the New York Mets have in nearly sixty years become the city's other beloved baseball franchise, with its fan base stretching well beyond the New York suburbs. The Mets' rich history ......
"Highlights the Cubs' greatest moments-including the latest World Series appearance and individual achievements-as well as some very unusual seasons and events"--
