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Baseball's Greatest Quotations: An Illustrated Treasury of Baseball Quotations and Historical Lore (Revised)
Baseball's Greatest Quotations: An Illustrated Treasury of Baseball Quotations and Historical Lore (Revised) | Paul Dickson
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Baseball has always had its share of colorful characters, and over the years they have expressed themselves in eminently quotable ways. In this treasury of more than 5,000 quotations, noted baseball writer and observer Paul Dickson has captured the flavor of the game, in the words of its most important participants and onlookers. They are all here--from Aaron (Estella, Hank's mother) to Zoldack (Sad Sack Sam), and everyone in between. From the players, sportswriters, and politicians to noted personalities in other fields (a very diverse group, including, for instance, Tiger Woods, Virginia Woolf, and Bob Dylan), everyone has his or her say on our nation's pastime. Dickson skillfully selects and annotates each remark, presenting the good, the bad, and the ugly of baseball lore. One unique feature of this revised edition is the inclusion of pull-out sections featuring quotations by and about many of the game's most quotable characters. Included are extended lessons in Stengelese, Reggiespeak, Earl Weaverisms, and famous announcers' home-run calls (who can forget Mel Allen's classic Going, going, gone!?). These and thousands of other cheerful, pithy, and memorable voices from the past through the present day are all captured in Baseball's Greatest Quotations.
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ImperfectCJ
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The stadium's restrictive bag policy kept me from bringing a book, but my first MLB game was surprisingly interesting even without it. If I go more often, I might try to find a slim paperback that fits in my pocket as I'm told there isn't usually a grand slam in the 9th inning. Maybe Cannery Row or something by Vonnegut.

TieDyeDude That's rare and exciting. It is a shame it was the visiting team that won, but I'm glad you had a good time. I always enjoyed the relaxed pace and communal environment of baseball games, even though I don't follow the sport anymore. 2mo
Susanita The dreaded bag policy! 2mo
kspenmoll Being in the stadium is such fun!!! 2mo
LiteraryinPA Glad it was fun! 2mo
Suet624 Going to a game is always an adventure. 2mo
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It might be snowing in Portland, but we‘re only days away from the first Giants‘ Spring Training game! Just finished this brick of a book, and it gave me HOURS of good fun and LOLs! Baseball people tend to have a good sense of humor! ❄️⚾️💜

Leftcoastzen This makes me smile all over ! 🤣👍😀⚾️⚾️⚾️Funny Az. Just had coldest low ,like 34 this A.M .just in time for full workouts for Giants. 7y
RealBooks4ever @Leftcoastzen 😄⚾❄️ 7y
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"Every time I look at my pocketbook I see Jackie Robinson." -Willie Mays The best #SFGiants player ever! ⚾⚾⚾ #BlackHistoryMonth

Leftcoastzen Say Hey!We are blessed to still have him!⚾️”When the Giants come to town, it‘s bye ,bye baby!”🎵🎶 7y
Leftcoastzen 9 days 3hours till pitchers and catchers report!⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️ 7y
RealBooks4ever @Leftcoastzen Woot! 🎉⚾ Can't wait to hear John Miller call the games! 7y
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"I looked up my family tree and found I was the sap."
-Arthur "Bugs" Baer

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Just starting this behemoth! ⚾😄 First published in 1991, it's packed with quotes and b/w photos. There is a second volume as well. #baseball

Leftcoastzen 94 days 7 hours till pitchers and catchers report. 7y
RealBooks4ever Yesss! ⚾⚾⚾💜 7y
Leftcoastzen Wish you were in Az just cuz you would enjoy Az fall league mid October to mid November. It‘s been stupid hot so I‘ve only been twice. 7y
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