Stolen!: A History of Base Stealing - Softcover

Roberts, Russell

9780786406500: Stolen!: A History of Base Stealing

Softcover

ISBN 10: 078640650X ISBN 13: 9780786406500

Publisher: McFarland Publishing, 1999

The stolen base is one of the most fascinating plays in all of sports. In no other sport is the opportunity present for the offense to literally take away what belongs to the defense. In other sports it is the ball (or puck) that must do the scoring; in baseball, however, it is the runner, and base stealing is the runner's greatest weapon. Not just ball games but entire World Series have turned on a steal. This book traces the history of the stolen base and stealing in the major leagues from its humble beginnings through its current status as an indispensable part of a team's offense. 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.

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About the Author:

Russell Roberts has published over 150 articles and stories and edits a local business magazine. He lives in Trenton, New Jersey.

Review:

"an ode to the princes of thieves...along with a detailed lineage of larceny on the basepaths" (USA Today Baseball Weekly)"written for a general audience...will certainly be enjoyed by baseball fans" -- Library Journal

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