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    The Baseball Maniac's Almanac: The Absolutely, Positively, and without Question Greatest Book of Facts, Figures, and Astonishing Lists Ever Compiled
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    The Baseball Maniac's Almanac: The Absolutely, Positively, and without Question Greatest Book of Facts, Figures, and Astonishing Lists Ever Compiled
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    The Baseball Maniac's Almanac: The Absolutely, Positively, and without Question Greatest Book of Facts, Figures, and Astonishing Lists Ever Compiled
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    The Baseball Maniac's Almanac: The Absolutely, Positively, and without Question Greatest Book of Facts, Figures, and Astonishing Lists Ever Compiled

    By Bert Randolph Sugar, Stuart Shea and Ken Samelson

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    An addictive read that is sure to spark conversation wherever baseball is spoken, this updated edition of The Baseball Maniac’s Almanac is part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of baseball stats and facts ever assembledall verified for accuracy by the Baseball Hall of Fame. In its pages, renowned sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar presents thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts. Inside, you’ll find:

    Highest batting averages not to win batting titles
    Home-run leaders by state of birth
    Players on last-place teams leading the league in RBIs, by season
    Most triples by position, season
    Winners of two legs” of triple crown since last winner
    Oldest pitchers with losing record, leading league in ERA
    Career pitching leaders under six feet tall
    Managers replaced wile team was in first place
    Hall of Famers whose sons played in the majors
    Babe Ruth’s yearly salary
    Players with palindromic surnames
    And so much more!

    Not just a collection of facts or records, this is a book of glorious fun that will astound even the most bookish baseball fan. Read up and amaze your friends!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSports Publishing
    Release dateMar 15, 2016
    ISBN9781613218648
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