The crack of the bat.
The All-Star lineup.
Playing catch with your dad.
Bleacher seats in early summer.
A hot dog with everything.
Three up, three out.
The seventh inning stretch.
Barry Bond's breathtaking, tie-breaking home run at the bottom of the ninth.
There are so many reasons to love America's national pastime: With more than 300 pages of classic photos, memorable quotes, and fascinating facts, this winning compilation counts the ways.
The second title in Stewart, Tabori & Chang's successful series, 1,001 Reasons to Love Baseball celebrates a sport that combines the mathematical strategy of a chess match with the larger-than-life characters of a Broadway show.
Striking archival and modern illustrations illuminate memorable moments, incredible feats, equipment and collectibles, the country's greatest ballparks, the game's most famous players, and much more.
Passionate philosopher-fans will savor excerpts from the canon of baseball literature, and anyone who has ever experienced the triumph of catching a fly ball can appreciate the simple truths on the list.
Chock full of trivia, information, and sentiment, the book's a sure hit.
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