Baseball's Book of Firsts

Rajah · 02-09-2004, 10:32 PM

Nice coffee table book. Found it in the discount section of the store today. 8 bucks for a quick history of many significant "firsts". If you're looking for a nice coffee table type book, I would recommend it.

An example: The first manager to use a lefty/righty relief combo: Dick Williams in 1972. There is a 2 paragraph background on the subject, along with photos.

Now we know who to blame for all the excess commercials in those 2-1 ballgames when managers can't quit changing pitchers.

Another one, and one that we don't hear too often: The first latin ballplayer.

Give up?

Estaban Ballan, in 1871. Troy Haymakers of the National Association.

Wolf Hopper · 02-09-2004, 10:32 PM

Who wrote it?

Rajah · 02-09-2004, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf Hopper

Who wrote it?

Its the revised edition by Lloyd Johnson. copyright 1999.

Why, did I miss a previous thread on it?

Wolf Hopper · 02-09-2004, 10:36 PM

Nope - just wondering - - cause Nemec does a paperback on this type of stuff every year or so.

lonelybrewerfan · 02-09-2004, 11:29 PM

I have it too, it's a pretty fun book. Especially if you can find it for 8 bucks.

02-09-2004, 10:32 PM	#1
Rajah NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,177	Baseball's Book of Firsts Nice coffee table book. Found it in the discount section of the store today. 8 bucks for a quick history of many significant "firsts". If you're looking for a nice coffee table type book, I would recommend it. An example: The first manager to use a lefty/righty relief combo: Dick Williams in 1972. There is a 2 paragraph background on the subject, along with photos. Now we know who to blame for all the excess commercials in those 2-1 ballgames when managers can't quit changing pitchers. Another one, and one that we don't hear too often: The first latin ballplayer. Give up? Estaban Ballan, in 1871. Troy Haymakers of the National Association. __________________ Why does Aubrey Huff looked so mad in his picture? Oh wait...

02-09-2004, 10:32 PM	#2
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	Who wrote it? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

02-09-2004, 10:36 PM	#4
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	Nope - just wondering - - cause Nemec does a paperback on this type of stuff every year or so. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

02-09-2004, 11:29 PM	#5
lonelybrewerfan NetShrine MVP Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: madison, WI Posts: 152	I have it too, it's a pretty fun book. Especially if you can find it for 8 bucks. __________________ "One time, I got pulled over at 4 a.m. I was fined $75 for being intoxicated and $400 for being with the Phillies." - Bob Uecker

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