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A thrilling collection of Cubs stories for America's most devoted fans. Amazing Stories From the Cubs Dugout is crammed with stories, quotes, and anecdotes about the greatest Cubs players of past and present. The story of the Cubs is part legend, part pathos; heroic and, on occasion, hilarious. Enjoy the heartbreak and joy of unforgettable afternoons at Wrigley Field. Without a doubt Amazing Stories From the Cubs Dugout is a must for any Chicago Cubs fan.

What if Babe Ruth had not been sold to the Yankees in 1920 and instead played his entire career in Boston? What if Muhammad Ali had lost or quit in his first fight against Sonny Liston? What if the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants had never moved to the West Coast? What if Vince Lombardi had become head coach of his hometown Giants instead of heading to Green Bay? How would sports history, and our perception of it, be different today?

Pete Rose played baseball with a singular and headfirst abandon that endeared him to fans and peers, even as it riled others--a figure at once magnetic, beloved and polarizing. Rose has more base hits than anyone in history, yet he is not in the Hall of Fame. Twenty-five years ago he was banished from baseball for gambling, then ruled ineligible for Cooperstown; today, the question "Does Pete Rose belong in the Hall of Fame?" has evolved into perhaps the most provocative in sports, a layered, slippery and ever-relevant moral conundrum.

This is a comprehensive biography of Pete Rose, one of baseball's most iconic and controversial figures. It covers Rose's life from his humble beginnings in Cincinnati through his record-breaking playing career, including his time with the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies. The biography details Rose's on-field accomplishments, including becoming MLB's all-time hits leader, while also delving into the gambling scandal that led to his lifetime ban from baseball. It explores the complexities of Rose's character, his impact on the sport, and the ongoing debate about his legacy and ...

Pete Rose: The Life and Legacy of Baseball’s All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, one of Major League Baseball’s most controversial yet celebrated figures, passed away on September 30, 2024, at his home in Las Vegas. Known as "Charlie Hustle," Rose was the embodiment of determination and relentless drive, achieving more hits than any player in baseball history. Despite his phenomenal success on the field, Rose’s career and reputation were marred by a lifetime ban from baseball due to his involvement in gambling on the sport. His story is one of both unprecedented achievement and tragic ...

A deluxe baseball treasury unlike any other, complete with essays, photos, and player bios from The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Everyone dreams of Cooperstown. It's a hallowed name in baseball, for players as well as their fans. It's a house where legends live; it's everything...

Join Jim Pete, Mike Hattery, and Gage Will from EveryoneHatesCleveland.com each week as they cover all the trending topics, the data, and the big Cleveland sports storylines. While EHC The Podcast mostly covers the Cleveland Indians, the EHC crew will jump in on the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Cavs, and a whole host of other topics!

A podcast about all things baseball. We talk about every team, every player, and have all the hot takes you would ever need!

Bob Ryan has scored every baseball game he's attended, at every level, since the start of the 1977 season. It's a deeply personal tradition still going strong at more than 1,400 games and counting. The tattered scorebooks he's filled are worn from age, travel, and countless summer days, but their grids and scrawled symbols tell the stories of milestones, rivalries, rare historic achievements, and more. In Scoring Position captures the incomparable spirit of baseball, with its infinite possibilities and madcap anomalies.

The Team of Rivals Podcast is a weekly baseball podcast with some pop culture sprinkled in. It's like having a seat at the bar with three idiots who know just enough to be entertaining.