Full Description
Officially licensed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, this revised and updated volume gathers the biographies, statistics, and photos of over 175 members of the most exclusive club in the sport.
A beautiful book every baseball fan should own, The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection includes all inductees, stats, and awards through the 2023 Hall of Fame elections. Additional new content also includes: the origin story of the Hall of Fame, a visual tour of Cooperstown, plus insights and photos celebrating the Hall's famous induction weekend.
Separated into chapters by position, The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection highlights the best and the most memorable players, events, championships, moments, and more. Meet the greats of the game from before you were born and relive the memories that you shared with your diamond heroes of recent years. You will find:
Profiles of more than 175 legendary Hall of Famers
Photo explorations into rare memorabilia, including replica tickets, scouting reports, scorecards, and contracts
Notable awards, records, stats, and a complete list of over 300 Hall of Fame members
Full-color photos and informative sidebars throughout
Become an expert on your favorite teams and players as you take a glorious trip into the storied history of America's pastime. Maybe you won't become a member of the Hall of Fame, but after you read The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection, you'll feel like part of the club!
Contents
INTRODUCTION
MYTH MADE REAL
COOPERSTOWN'S B IG SHOW
CHAPTER ONE: The Pitchers
CHAPTER TWO: The Catchers
CHAPTER THREE: The Infielders
CHAPTER FOUR: The Outfielders
CHAPTER FIVE: The Managers
CHAPTER SIX: The Pioneers, Umpires, and Executives
STORYTELLERS
THE COMPLETE LIST
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
IMAGE CREDITS
