Product Description: The stellar play and fascinating backstories of exiled Cuban sluggers and hurlers in Major League Baseball (MLB) has become one of the biggest headlines in America's national pastime. On-field exploits by colorful Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, American League rookie-of-the-year José Abreu, home run derby champion Yoenis Céspedes, radar-gun busting Cincinnati fast-baller Aroldis Chapman, and a handful of others have been further enhanced by feel-good tales of desperate Cuban superstars risking their lives to escape Fidel Castro’s communist realm and chase a celebrated American Dream of financial and athletic success...read more

Product Description: The New York Mets Encyclopedia provides the full and exciting story of modern-era baseball’s most popular expansion-age franchise. From those lovable losers of 1962 and 1963, to the Miracle Mets of 1969 and 1973, and on to year-in and year-out contenders of the 1980s and 1990s, New York’s National League Mets have written some of the most exciting and colorful pages in Major League history...read more

'In this book, Peter Bjarkman follows the full arc of Cuban baseball history, including coverage of the nearly five decades since the Sugar Kings' ejection from the International League. Dispelling the mystery and disinformation that surround Cuba, its leader, and its teams, early and late, Bjarkman gives us the first balanced history of baseball on the Caribbean island'--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of baseball in a variety of countries, including Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Cuba, and includes profiles of each country's teams and top players.

The most comprehensive book ever written on the history of the NBA's most storied franchise, The Boston Celtics Encyclopedia will surely be included in every sports fan's library. Written in a unique, easy-to-read style, the Celtics Encyclopedia brings to life the exploits of such Celtic legends as Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Red Auerbach, Kevin McHale, John Havlicek, Bob Cousy and more.

An experienced expert on basketball history presents a thorough survey of the 100-year saga of the sport, offering descriptions of the game's players, both great and forgotten, gathering out-of-the-way facts that fascinate and inform, and tracing the game's steady evolution. Original. IP.

Exploring the history and variety of Cuban baseball, a unique exploration of this 'last frontier' of American sport uses photographs, statistics, and baseball lore to trace the sport's history, from its origins in the 1970s to the current American love affair with their version of the game. 25,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

An in-depth exploration into the life of the star guard of the NBA's Indiana Pacers details how he overcame many obstacles to become a major force in the NBA and includes action photos, career statistics, and more.

Presents a history of the popular college sport, highlighting important players, coaches, teams, and moments

Profiles the professional and personal life of the baseball star who plays with the Seattle Mariners.

Looks at the life and career of this basketball star, who has repeatedly overcome personal and professional challenges and proven himself one of the sport's most popular players

Looks at the career of this basketball star who in spite of playing in the shadow of Michael Jordan, has become one of the greatest all-around performers in the sport's history

Profiles the ten professional basketball slam dunkers who have left their mark on professional basketball, from the Sixer's Julius Erving to the Bull's Scottie Pippen

Profiles ten professional baseball players with outstanding records for stealing bases, from Ty Cobb and Eddie Collins to Ricky Henderson and Kenny Lofton

Product Description: Book by Bjarkman, Peter C.

A biography of the major league pitcher who holds the record for the most wins by a southpaw

Capturing the excitement surrounding the legendary player, the story of Shaquille O'Neal includes his debut with the Orlando Magic in 1993, his selection as Rookie of the Year his first year, and playing in the NBA All-Star Game.

Providing a comprehensive history of all past and present NBA teams, a leading basketball historian focuses on franchise histories, brings hometown teams to life, and includes a survey of the careers of the twelve greatest players in NBA history.

A biography of the baseball player who hit over 500 homeruns in his nineteen seasons with the Chicago Cubs