ISBN: 9781891661495 - can a dead man strike out?: offbeat baseball questions and their improbable answers (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Fascinating vignettes that provide the true accounts behind baseball?s most unbelievable circumstances fill Can a Dead Man Strike Out?, an engaging collection of questions and narratives from every period in the history of America?s favorite pastime. Unlike standard trivia books, it is the stories behind the answersand not the answers themselvesthat provide the entertaining surprises.For example, the answer to the question, "Who was the first outfielder to throw out three batters at home plate in one game?? tells the story of "Dummy? Hoy, a deaf mute who had a distinguished 14-year career, and whose disability may have led umpires to use hand and arm gestures when calling balls and strikes.Baseball historians, statisticians, trivia buffs, die-hard fans, and anyone intrigued by the subtleties of the game will find hours of pleasure in this unique look at our national pastime.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.