Baseball Stories for Seniors

40 Remarkable True Stories from Baseball History in Easy to Read Large Print

von Troy Oakes

272 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Baseball history is full of moments that never fit neatly into a box score.A disputed play changes a pennant race. A fifteen-year-old takes a major-league mound. A pitcher returns from war and throws a no-hitter. Baseball Stories for Seniors brings together 40 remarkable true stories about the people, games, and turning points that shaped the sport.Inside, you'll discover stories including: - The Run That Never Counted- When the Lights Came On- Fifteen Years Old in the Major Leagues- Satchel Paige Finally Gets the Call- The Spring of Fernandomania- The Night 2,131 Became Official- Perfect in October- One Swing, Game SevenMeet celebrated names such as Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Sandy Koufax, and Roberto Clemente, alongside lesser-known people whose achievements deserve to be remembered. The stories span more than a century of baseball, from surprising rules and unforgettable games to wartime returns and doors that finally opened.Written as engaging narrative nonfiction in genuine, easy-to-read large print, each chapter can be enjoyed on its own. For a lifelong fan-or someone who simply loves a remarkable true story-this is a chance to revisit baseball history one memorable moment at a time.

• ISBN: 9798174023543
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp