A lively history of baseball in Washington, D.C., discusses such topics as the disappointing final years of the Senators, the city's witness to the careers of some twenty-five hall of Fame players and managers, its champion Negro League team, and the prospects of the recently relocated Washington Nationals.

Product Description: In anticipation of baseball's return to Washington, D.C. in 2005, Frommer has assembled engaging trivia and inspirational anecdotes from D.C.'s baseball past. Included here are not only factoids from the legendary Senators, but also the Washington Grays, a Negro League team that actually outdrew the Senators...read more

Traces the history of the rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.

Product Description: On city streets and suburban sandlots, millions of boys have played the nation's game. Growing Up Baseball recounts the stories of those few whose childhood dreams of playing in the big leagues came true. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)