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Old June 9th 04, 06:35 AM
J.R. Sinclair
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Baseball out-of-print Books (Part 2)

I have for sale the following Major League Baseball out-of-print Books:
Price US plus postage

+ The Official 1977 Baseball Guide by "The Sporting News". The guide
contains 560 pages of text as well as black and white 1976 Team Photos.
Also included in the Guide are *Major and Minor League Averages.
Complete Play-By-Play Coverage of World Series and All-Star Game.
Featured on the Guides front cover is Randy Jones (Padres), Jim Palmer
(Orioles), George Foster (Reds) and Therman Munson (Yankees). On the back
outside cover are featured The Sporting News Awards for Major League
Executive of the Year, Joe Burke (KC Royals) and Manager of the Year, Danny
Ozark (Phillies).
The 1977 Baseball Guide is in MINT condition. $25.

+ "San Fransisco Giants" Louisville Slugger by Bill Shannon (1991). Contains
63 pages of full-color San Francisco Giants photos and complete players
individual, and team statistics. $12.

+ "Chicago Cubs" Louisville Slugger by Dick Lally (1991). Contains 63 pages of
full-color Chicago Cubs photos and complete players individual, and team
stats. $15.

+ "Once A Bum, Always A Dodger: My Life In Baseball From Brooklyn To Los
Angeles" by Don Drysdale (1990). This 278 page out-of-print 1st edition
harcover includes black and white photos profiling the playing career of
Dodger great Don Drysdale. $25.

+ "Like No Other In The World The Story Of Toronto's Skydome" (1989). This
out-of-print, hardcover, 1st Edition Book contains 160 pages of text as
well as full-color photographs profiling the planning, building, and uses
of Toronto's Skydome, from baseball to football, to rock concerts, and more.
This out-of-print hardcover 1st edition book w/ protective case is in MINT
condition. $40.

+ "The Expos Inside Out" by Dan Turner (1983). This out-of-print, 1st edition,
Canadian published hardcover contains 203 pages with black and white photos
on the history of the Montreal Expos baseball team.
This out-of-print edition is in MINT condition. $30.

+ "The Umpire Strikes Back" by Ron Luciano (1982). This out-of-print, 1st
edition, hardcover contains 258 pages with black and white photos
profiling the life of Major League Baseball Umpire, Ron Luciano.
This out-of-print edition is in MINT condition. $25.

+ "The Rise And Fall Of The Roman Umpire" by Ron Luciano (1986). This
out-of-print, 1st edition hardcover is the third in the series of
humourous books. "Here is a laugh-out-loud collection of dug-out
autobiographies". The book contains 326 pages, including photos. MINT
condition. $25.

+ Super Joe: The Life And Legend Of Joe Charboneau 1980 American League
Rookie Of The Year)" by Joe Charboneau. (1981) This out-of-print hardcover,
first edition contains 211 pages with black and white photos as well a
career statistics on the one-time Cleveland Indian's Rookie-Of-The-Year.
Cover aged, book MINT. $25.

+ "Babe, The Legend Comes Alive" by Robert W. Creamer (1974). This
out-of-print edition contains 443 pages with 34 pages of black and white
photographs. The book profiles the life and times of Babe Ruth, from
childhood to his death in 1948.
Front Jacket Excerpt:
"Here is the first full, in-depth, adult biography ever written about
Babe Ruth, the most spectacular and legendary figure that American sport
has ever produced. Robert W. Creamer, the dean of Sports Illustrated's
baseball writers, has spent years, as a labor of love, ferreting out the
whole and the true story of the fabulous Babe. He has travelled the
length of the country, interviewing old friends (and enemies), family,
teamates, and anyone who has something to contribute to what is truly an
American saga of success".
This out-of-print hardcover edition is in MINT condition. $30.

+ "Say Hey" by Willie Mays (1988). This 1st edition hardcover contains 286
pages of text as well as black and white vintage photos featuring the
career of baseball great Willie Mays. MINT condition. $30.

+ "Great Time Coming: The Life Of Jackie Robinson" (1995). This out-of-print
1st edition, hardcover contains 382 pages of text as well as black and
white vintage photographs profiling Baseball great Jackie Robinson.
MINT condition. $35.

+ "Nice Guys Finish Last" (1975). This out-of-print hardcover edition
contains 448 pages with black and white photographs profiling the playing
and managing career of Leo "The Lip" Durocher.
Back Jacket Excerpt:
"I love Leo Durocher, but Leo isn't one to tell you what a great guy he
is. As a man, a friend, there is none better. He's stuck by me through
thick and thin, and for a lot of years with me it was thin and thin. He
made his contribution to our generation and is still there when you need
him. I know I need him, for without Leo the sunshine just wouldn't mean
as much". --Frank Sinatra
This out-of print edition is in MINT condition. $35.

+ "Catfish: My Life In Baseball" by Jim "Catfish" Hunter (1983). This
out-of-print, 1st edition hardcover contains 242 pages with black and white
photos profiling the life of Jim "Catfish" Hunter from Kansas City, to
Oakland, to the NY Yankees. $25.

+ "The Giants Win The Pennant, The Giants Win The Pennant" Autobiography by
Bobby Thompson (1991). This out-of-print 1st edition hardcover contains 285
pages with vintage black & white photos profiling "The Amazing 1951 National
League Season And The Home Run That Won It All".
MINT condition. $40.

+ "STENGEL His Life And Times" by Robert W. Creamer (1984). This edition
contains 349 pages with black and white photos, some personal, some
professional. The book tells of both the humorous and serious sides of
Casey Stengel one of Baseball's greatest managers and humanitarians.
This out-of-print edition is in MINT condition (no jacket). $25.

+ "Extra Innings" by Frank Robinson (1988). This 1st edition hardcover
contains 270 pages, with black and white photos. "Frank Robinson has had a
magnificent career in baseball, first as a superior player, then as the
major leagues' first black manager, and now a top executive. Here is
Robinson's dramatic, poignant, and funny account of his own life in
baseball, a story that goes all the way back to the 1950's, when he was not
even allowed to sleep in the same hotel as his teammates because he was
black". $25.

+ "Hardball: The Education of a Baseball Commissioner" by Bowie Kuhn (1987).
Autobigraphy of baseball's former Commissioner. hardcover w/photos. $25.

+ "BREAKOUT: From Prison To The Big Leagues" by Ron LeFlore (1978). This
out-of-print, hardcover book contains 180 pages of text and photos
profiling Detroit Tiger, Ron Leflore. This book tells of Ron's life and
career as a member of the Detroit Tiger Organization.
This book is Autographed "Best Wishes Always Ron Leflore". $25.

+ "The Artful Dodger" by Tommy Lasorda & David Fisher (1985). This 1st
edition hardcover profiles The life of the Dodger Great Tommy Lasorda with
photos. $20.

+ "Dodgers! The First 100 Years" (from Brooklyn to LA) by Stanley Cohen
(1990) (1st hardcover edition) $20.

+ "Off Base: Confections of a Thief" by Rickey Henderson (1992). This 1st
edition out-of-print hardcover profiles Oakland A's Rickey Henderson. $20.

+ "It's Anybody's Ballgame" by Joe Garagiola (1988). This out-of-print 1st
hardcover edition is in MINT condition. $12.

+ "Seaver" by Gene Schoor (1986). This 1st edition hardcover contains 344
pages with black and white photos profiling the baseball life of Tom
Seaver. MINT condition. $20.

+ "The Wrong Stuff" By Bill Lee (1984). This 1st edition hardcover contains
242 pages on the often zany baseball life of "The Spaceman" Bill Lee. MINT
$15.

+ "Damned Yankees" by Bill Madden & Moss Klein (1990). This 1st edition
hardcover features "A No Holds Barred Account of Life With "Boss"
Steinbrenner". $15.

+ "Tomorrow I'll be Perfect" by Dave Stieb (1986). This out-of-print 1st
edition hardcover book is Autographed by Dave Stieb and contains 174 pages
including photos and records of Dave Stieb's playing career with the
Toronto Blue Jays.
Front Jacket Excerpt:
"Five times an American League all-Star, one of the most highly paid
athletes in the world, a man with movie-star good looks and a beautiful
wife and family, Dave Stieb is nevertheless uneasy with success. For him,
being successful means little--he has to be the best. "Tomorrow I'll Be
Perfect" is a powerful and provocative story of the Toronto Blue Jays'
pitching ace. This "Autographed" autobiography is in MINT condition. $35.

+ "Balls" by Graig Nettles (1984). This 1st edition hardcover includes 232
pages tracing the playing career of baseball's Greg Nettles.
Front Jacket Excerpt:
"Some kids dream of joining the circus, others of becoming a Major League
Baseball player. As a member of the New York Yankees, I have gotten to do
both." $20.

+ "Bats" by Davey Johnson (1986). This 1st edition, hardcover contains 316
pages profiling the managerial career of Davey Johnson with the New York Mets.
MINT condition. $20.

+ "Sweet Lou" by Lou Piniella (1986). This 1st edition, out-of-print
hardcover contains 300 pages featuring the story of Lou Piniella and the
New York Yankees with black and white photos. "Looouuu"-the chant rang out
every time Lou Piniella came to bat. since 1974, he has been "the proudest
Yankee," "the classiest Yankee," "the heart and soul of the team," and
now-the Yankees' manager-Lou takes us inside the most controversial team in
modern baseball-and into baseball itself-as no one ever has before."
This out-of-print edition is in MINT condition. $20.

+ "Darryl" by Darryl Strawberry (1992). This 1st edition, out-of-print,
hardcover contains 342 pages with black and white photos. The story of
Darryl's career with the New York Mets and LA Dodgers. MINT condition.
Price $20.

+ "Frank Robinson The Making Of A Manager" (1976). This out-of-print 1st
edition hardcover contains 251 pages illustrated with black and white
photos profiling Frank Robinson's rookie year as manager with the Cleveland
Indians.
"It captures Frank's struggle from the tension and uncertainty of spring
training to his becoming a polished Major League manager. This is
enjoyable reading." - Herb Score (Cleveland Indians and WWWE).
This edition is in MINT condition. $25.

+ "Glory Jays, Canada's World Series Champions" by Rosie DiManno (1993).
This 1st edition hardcover contains 297 pages with black and white photos
takes an inside look at the 1992 Toronto Blue Jays road to the World Series
title. MINT condition. $20.

+ "Ball Four Plus Ball Five" by Jim Bouton (An Update 1970-1980) trade
edition, Printed in 1981. Price $10.

+ "Seasons Ticket" (A Baseball Companion) by Roger Angell (1988). 1st
Hardcover Edition. MINT condition. $12.

+ "The New York Times Scrapbook History: The Complete Book of Baseball"
Edited by Gene Brown (1979). This hardcover edition contains 213 pages of
photos, box scores, articles and records of baseball from 1870 - 1979. The
entire book is done in original newspaper fashion with articles of major
importance ie. World Series box scores, Don Larsons perfect game, (done in
newspaper article style). The front cover pictures Reggie Jackson in a
Yankee's uniform swinging a bat. This hardcover edition is in very good
condition. $18.

+ "The Ultimate Baseball Book" edited by Daniel Okrent and Harriss
Levine (1984). This out-of-print trade edition book contains 347 pages
profiling baseball from 1876 to 1983. Filled with vintage photograghs of
star ball players and team photos with advertisements from that era. This
book is a
must for the baseball fanatic. MINT condition. $20.

+ "The Sports Encyclopedia of Baseball" (Mark McGwire Cover) 1989 Edition By
Neft & Cohen. This trade edition book contains 629 pages on everything from
up to date batting averages to World Series and playoffs. Each player is
listed with B.A., F.A., ERA, SAVES, at the book of the book is personal and
team records to 1989. $15.

+ "The Score Board Book Of Baseball Cards" by Michael Gershman (1989). This
out-of-print trade edition book contains 59 pages of text as well as black
and white photos including the following subjects: The Collectors, Early
History (1886-1914), The Transition Era (1933-1945), The Current Scene
(1945-Present), Cards As A Hobby, Cards As A Business, and Resources.
Included are early black & white card-photos of Major Leaguers Frank
Chance, Christy Mathewson, Honus Wagner, Cy Young, Walter Johnson, Mickey
Cochrane, Babe Ruth, Leroy Satchel Paige as well as more recent players,
Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, George Brett, Hank Aaron, Jimmy Piersall,
Willie Mays and many more.
This out-of-print edition is in MINT condition featuring the 1909 T-206
card of Honus Wagner, on the cover. $20.

+ "World Series Heroes" by Rae Bains (1994). This 24 page book with full
color photos contains highlights of past World Series play. The subjects
include: Winfield's Biggest Win (1992), Master Of The Mound (1991), Oakland
KO's Giants in 4 (1989), Kirk Gibson's Last Hurrah (1988), Against All Odds
(1987), Boston Blows It Again (1986), Pilly's Golden Year (1980), The Birth
Of Mr. October (1977), The Magic Glove (1970), Gibson Leads The Way (1967),
The Perfect Game (1956), The Catch (1954).
This out-of-print mini-book is in excellent condition. $12.

+ "Baseball's Best" (1989). This out-of-print edition contains 24 pages
including black and white, as well as full-color action photos, and
biographies of such Baseball greats as: (black and white photos) Denton Cy
Young, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio: (full-color photos)
Mickey Mantle, Reggie Jackson, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Jackie Robinson,
Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Sandy Koufax, Steve Garvey, Juan Marichal, Pete
Rose, Nolan Ryan, Mike Schmidt, Wade Boggs, George Brett, and Ozzie Smith.
The out-of-print Book is in very good condition. $15.

+ "Dwight Gooden-Dale Murphy" Avon Superstars Edition (1986). This
out-of-print trade editon book contains 64 pages of text as well as black and
white action photos ("Featuring 16 pages of photos"). The book is in very
good condition. $10.

Please include your "postal mailing address" with inquiries so as I can
calculate shipping charges to your destination. Thank you
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