Stolen!: A History of Base Stealing - Softcover

Roberts, Russell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 078640650X ISBN 13: 9780786406500

Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, 1999

Synopsis

The stolen base is a fascinating baseball play, presenting an opportunity for the offence to literally take away what belongs to the defence. Not just ball games but entire World Series have turned on the stolen base. This volume traces the history of the stolen base and stealing in the major leagues from its humble beginnings right up through to its current status as an indispensable part of a team's offence. Also covered are the players who were synonymous with base stealing: Ty Cobb, Luis Aparicio, Maury Wills, Lou Brock, Rickey Henderson, and others. The most memorable steals in baseball history are also recalled.

About this title

Review:

"the written equivalent of two fans talking across the backyard fence about stealing and great basestealers"--The SABR Bulletin

About the Author:

Russell Roberts is an award-winning fulltime freelance writer. He has published more than 60 books for adults and children. A well-known public speaker, he lives in New Jersey.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 078640650X
• ISBN 13: 9780786406500
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256