Home Run Heroes

Home Run Heroes
Author: Merrell Noden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 106
Release: 1998
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

The 1998 major league baseball season was truly one for the ages, complete with record-breaking individual and team performances. In HOME RUN HEROES, the writers of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED chronicle Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa's epic march to and beyond Babe Ruth's 60 and Roger Maris's 61 home runs, depicting the drama of the race that captivated fans the world over. HOME RUN HEROES relives every thrilling moment in perhaps the greatest home run dual of all time between Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire. McGwire set the pace as he broke Mari's record with his shortest home run of the year, missing first base during his home run trot and finally reaching home plate whereupon he joyfully lifted his baby son into the air. Sammy Sosa then ran from rightfield to congratulate his friend and competitor. Sosa then made a little history of his own when a few nights later, at Wrigley Field against the Milwaukee Brewers, he dropped Maris and Ruth to numbers three and four on the all time single-season home run list. It was a close thing, but Sosa finished the season with 66 home runs, McGwire finished with 70.

Home Run Heroes!

Home Run Heroes!
Author: Joe Layden
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998-12
Genre: Baseball
ISBN: 9780613148290

Meet baseball's greatest kings of swing--back to back--in this fabulous, all-in-one flip book filled with facts, superstar stats, and an eight-page souvenir photo insert.

Home Run Heroes

Home Run Heroes
Author: James Buckley (Jr.)
Publisher: DK Children
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780789473400

Three of baseball's biggest heroes are profiled in this reader: Mark McGwire and his 500-plus career homeruns; Sammy Sosa's rise from poverty to international superstardom; and Ken Griffey, Jr.'s out-of-the-park record-breaking career. Illustrations.

Mark McGwire

Mark McGwire
Author: Rob Rains
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1429954477

A biography of Mark McGwire, one of baseball's hottest sluggers, following his quest for the all-time single-season home run record. The powerhouse player who's revolutionizing the game... In 1998, Mark McGwire made baseball history by breaking the legendary 61-home-run record set by Roger Maris in 1961. Not only did the outstanding Cardinals player break Maris' mark, he surpassed it by hitting 70 in one season! Find out all the facts on McGwire, from his childhood in Southern California to his time with the Oakland A's, to his major league comeback with the St. Louis Cardinals. Learn what it takes to make baseball superstardom-and how to hit a home run on all of life's playing fields. With eight pages of photos, plus new information on McGwire's record-breaking season!

Sammy Sosa

Sammy Sosa
Author: Sammy Sosa
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2008-12-21
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0446555363

El libro es una autobiograffa de uno de los jugadores mßs exitosos de bTisbol de AmTrica. La historia apunta a todas las cosas mßs importantes de la vida de este personaje, que si bien no fue acomodada, gracias a su empe±o y perseverancia, ha logrado tener Txitos que le han permitido mejorar su calidad de vida y a la vez darse a conocer por la actividad que practica con tanta dedicaci=n. A pesar de enfrentar la muerte de su padre, Sammy Sosa, tuvo que trabajar duro para ayudar en el hogar, y ademßs de responder con los estudios. En esa Tpoca, le regalan su primer guante de bTisbol con el que comienza a incursionar en este deporte que lo llevarß a la gloria. Con un lenguaje muy simple pero lleno de sentimiento, la historia de este hombre nos ense±arß que el trabajo duro puede dar hermosos frutos.

Sosa! Baseball's Home Run Hero

Sosa! Baseball's Home Run Hero
Author: Patricia J. Duncan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1998
Genre: Baseball players
ISBN: 0684863421

Ésta es la historia de un exitoso jugador de béisbol. Nació el 12 de Noviembre del año 1968, en San Pedro de Macorís, República Dominicana. Empezó a jugar desde muy temprana edad llegando a ser lo que es hoy, uno de los más grandes jonroneros de todos los tiempos. Sosa es toda una leyenda en su país y también en los Estados Unidos, gracias a su destacadísima participación en las grandes ligas y por ser, además, un dominicano de muy buen corazón. Existe una Fundación que bajo su nombre desarrolla una hermosa labor de apoyo a personas en situación de riesgo social, en su pueblo. Se sabe, también, de la ayuda que prestó para paliar las consecuencias de la devastación provocada por el huracán George. También colabora permanentemente haciendo donaciones de computadores para las escuelas con menos recursos. Todo un ejemplo de hombre, y deportista. Conózcalo mejor en esta breve semblanza suya.

Home Run Heroes: The Ultimate Guide to Baseball’s Greatest Moments & Strategies

Home Run Heroes: The Ultimate Guide to Baseball’s Greatest Moments & Strategies
Author: Alex Jones
Publisher: Pure Water Books
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2024-06-17
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN:

Do you find yourself lost in the lingo of line drives and longing for the lowdown on lockouts? Wondering why a ‘sacrifice fly’ isn’t just an insect on the field? Absolutely, you can become a baseball buff! “Home Run Heroes: The Ultimate Guide to Baseball’s Greatest Moments & Strategies” is the grand slam of guides for the burgeoning baseball enthusiast. This book is your all-access pass to understanding every pitch, play, and part of the game. Unlock the joys of baseball with: · In-Depth Explanations: Demystify baseball jargon and uncover the rules of the game. · Historical Highlights: Relive the most thrilling moments in baseball history. · Strategic Smarts: Gain insights into the strategies that shape the game. · Legendary Lore: Learn about the heroes who have made baseball what it is today. This book is your ticket to a fuller, richer baseball experience. Don’t sit on the sidelines—immerse yourself in the game and discover a newfound appreciation for America’s favorite pastime. Step up to the batter’s box of knowledge and hit a home run in understanding baseball. Get your copy of “Home Run Heroes” now and join the league of happier, more informed sports fans! In Summary: “Home Run Heroes” is an essential guide for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and enjoyment of baseball. It’s packed with explanations, strategies, and stories that will transform you from a spectator to a connoisseur of the game. This book promises to enhance your baseball experience and bring you the happiness that comes with being a true fan of the sport.

Baseball

Baseball
Author: Edward J. Rielly
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780803290051

Baseball: An Encyclopedia of Popular Culture looks at American society through the prism of its favorite pastime, discussing not only the game itself but a variety of topics with significance beyond the diamond. Its 269 entries, which vary in length from two hundred to twenty-five hundred words, explore the game?s intersection with race, gender, art, drug abuse, entertainment, business, gambling, movies, and the shift from rural to urban society. ø Filled with larger-than-life characters, baseball legends, sports facts and firsts, important milestones, and observations about daily life and popular culture, this encyclopedia is not only an excellent reference source but also an enjoyable book to browse.

Sammy Sosa

Sammy Sosa
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780822536727

A biography of the Chicago Cubs outfielder known for his home run hitting and for doing humanitarian work in his native country, the Dominican Republic.

The Single-Season Home Run Kings

The Single-Season Home Run Kings
Author: William F. McNeil
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2015-10-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0786481285

After Babe Ruth erased Buck Freeman's record in 1919, the new mark stood for 34 years before Maris bettered it, defying as he did an incredulous sporting public. And just as fans' anger grew old and Maris was grudgingly credited--or discredited--with an unrepeatable hot streak, along came Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, two goliaths who in 1998 and the years just after proved fans wrong again. But when in 2001, only three years after McGwire seemed to put the record beyond reach, Barry Bonds topped him by three. This time fans were staunch in their disbelief, and while many celebrated Bonds' achievement, others questioned its significance. This revised edition of Bill McNeil's Ruth, Maris, McGwire, and Sosa ("libraries especially will want this"--Library Journal) reviews the careers of each home run titan, with special attention to the record-breaking seasons. The cultural and social changes that may have affected both the players' season totals and fan reception are also considered.