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Baseball Videos

One was the Yankees' best loved player, the other was their most valuable. In the summer of 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle took on Babe Ruth's single-season home run record. It would be a summer that no one who loves baseball would ever forget. Starring Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane. Directed by Billy Crystal.
VHS 129 mins.

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It's a classic romantic comedy baseball movie. Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins star in this story of life, love and baseball. The Durham Bulls start the season with a hot new pitching prospect and a seasoned catcher to train him. Throw in Annie Savoy, a super-fan who runs her own form of spring training. You get a comedy that's all about baseball, and love, and strategy - one you can watch over and over.
VHS 108 minutes. 1988.

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In 1980, the Phillies were the underdogs. No one expected them to win the Series. This video brings you the colorful story of the hungry rookies, grizzled veterans and future Hall of Famers, in their own words, telling the story of their journey to win the Fall Classic. This video is a must for Phillies fans who want to relive the glory days of 1980.

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When the new owner of the Cleveland Indians wants to relocate the team to sunny Miami, she puts together a team of screwballs to finish dead last in the season. Only they don't finish last. Their exploits on and off the field make them the most unlikely underdogs in a race to the end. Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen, Rene Russo and even Bob Uecker, Mr. Baseball himself, star in this heart-warming story of overcoming the odds.
VHS 106 minutes. 1989.

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A behind-the-scenes look at the Phillies' exciting 2001 season as seen through the eyes of manager Larry Bowa and rookie sensation Jimmy Rollins.
60 mins.

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As baseball's first Jewish star, Hank Greenberg's career was an inspiration to all. This is the award-winning documentary of Greenberg's Hall-of-Fame career.
Color. VHS. 95 mins.

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Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid), father, teacher, and high school coach, thought his dream was over. Then Coach Morris made a bet with his perpetually losing team. If they won the district championship, Morris would try out for the majors. The team went from worst to first and Morris made it to the big leagues. A heartfelt, uplifting story about not giving up on your dreams.
VHS 127 minutes. 2002.

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From Johnny Vander Meer's back-to-back no-hitters in 1938 to Nolan Ryan's seven career no-hitters, this video celebrates baseball's most exhilarating experience.
VHS, 50 min.

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This 100-minute film takes you from the rooftops to the bleachers and back down to the streets where odd and obsessive characters turn a game at Wrigley Field into a truly unique experience.
VHS. 100 minutes.

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Books

A fascinating compilation of stats, trivia and memories. Chapters on controversial managerial decisions, Hall-of-Fame manager profiles, oddball situations, and humorous anecdotes.
Hardcover, 389 pages.

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Forsch draws from his career in this collection of stories about the Cardinals. Some are funny, like his antics with brother Ken, and others poignant, like his tributes to Willie McGee and Jack Buck.
Hardcover. 182 pages.

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From the Gashouse Gang to Big Mac, from Sportsman's Park to Busch Stadium, from Harry Caray to Jack Buck, this photo-filled book celebrates everything that makes the Cardinals a special franchise. (New 2nd. Edition)
Hardcover. 255 pages.

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A comprehensive look at Oakland A's baseball through the years: Charlie Finley's championship teams of 1972-74; McGwire and Canseco, known as the "Bash Brothers"; and the current crop of A's, featuring great young pitchers such as Hudson, Mulder, and Zito.
Hardcover. 255 pages.

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Joe Torre tells his story from his early childhood in Brooklyn to his celebrated playing career to his stint as the manager of the New York Yankees. The book is the ultimate insider's account of the unforgettable 1996 championship season by the man whose personal struggles captured the hearts and imaginations of fans everywhere.
228 pages. Hardcover. 16 pages of black-and-white photographs.

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The 50 greatest individual seasons in Cubs history. From Rogers Hornsby and Grover Cleveland Alexander to Ernie Banks and Ryne Sandberg.
Paperback. 226 pages.

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Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks, Harry Caray, Sammy Sosa. The Chicago Cubs are one of the most endearing and enduring teams of all time. The colorful personalities and rich history that have enamored so many with this beloved franchise are captured here in Mark Anderson's brilliant illustrations and Frederick Klein's charming, witty text. For Cubs fans of all ages.
Hardcover. 34 pages.

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From the archives of the Detroit News comes this collection of excellent historical baseball photos. The focus is on Tiger Stadium, the Detroit landmark that saw its last game in April 1999. The book starts with images from as far back as 1887, years before Tiger stadium, and illustrate how baseball in Detroit grew into Tiger Stadium. Early photos of Ty Cobb, Rudy York and Harry Heilmann as well as opponents like Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth showcase the talent witnessed in this classic stadium. Tigers fans will love it almost like a family album. Baseball history buffs in general will also find plenty to love in the great black and white images of this book.
Paperback. 160 pages.

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One hundred years worth of the best writing on the storied Red Sox franchise, including Peter Gammons, Leigh Montville, Tim Murnane and many others.
Paperback. 400 pages.

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To many, Jack Buck was baseball. Several generations of devoted Cardinal fans considered the warm, deep tones of Buck's voice the very essence of summer. In this book, Buck's family shares an inside look at the man they shared with the world.
Hardcover. 144 pages.

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A collection of stories, quotes, and anecdotes about the Chicago Cubs. Full of enjoyable Cubs lore and legendary characters such as Harry Caray and Jack Brickhouse.
Hardcover. 215 pages.

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A collection of stories about the Yankees, featuring Pepitone, Righetti, Linz, Zimmer, Chambliss and many others. Nearly 200 new tales drawn from personal interviews with Yankees past and present.
Hardcover. 196 pages.

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The story of Puckett's remarkable journey from the projects of south Chicago all the way to an all-star career with the Minnesota Twins.
Hardcover. 195 pages.

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Insightful stories reveal the personalities found at all levels of the game, ranging from Hall of Famers such as Hank Aaron and Harmon Killebrew to the special moments experienced by Don Larsen and Johnny Vander Meer to the brief moments in the sun experienced by Hank Small and Jim Mason.
Paperback. 279 pages.

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This photographic retrospective of Sosa's amazing season includes lots of exclusive photos fans will not soon forget. It captures all the memorable moments, his friendly relationship with McGwire, the bleacher bums in right field at Wrigley, and of course, his home-run swing, his meaningful gestures and his winning smile. This is a great photo book.
Paperback. 106 pages.

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A collection of stories, some serious, many humorous, about the 120-year-old Phillies franchise. Along with the stars, you'll meet many entertaining characters in this book.
Hardcover. 205 pages.

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A collection of tales about Pirate greats such as Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente, and Ralph Kiner as well as managers, announcers, and owners.
Hardcover. 189 pages.

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More than 150 stories and anecdotes about the Indians, from Joe Adcock to Early Wynn, make this a must read for Cleveland fans.
Hardcover. 200 pages.

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The triumphs and tribulations of the 1975 Boston Red Sox, who took on Cincinnati's Big Red Machine in one of the great World Series of all time. Against the backdrop of a turbulent summer, The Boys of October celebrates baseball and the heroes who made it what it is.
Hardcover. 256 pages.

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The classic story of growing up within shouting distance of Ebbets Field, covering the Dodgers in the Jackie Robinson years...and what's happened to everyone since then.
Paperback. 449 pages.

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The story of the star-studded 1975 season and the heart-stopping World Series between the Reds and Red Sox. It is packed with colorful players and managers, including Rose, Jackson, Fisk, Bench, Garvey, Hunter, Martin and many others.
Hardcover. 372 pages.

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Relive the great moments and legendary players in Pirate history in this collection of stories by some of baseball's greatest writers, including Roger Angell, Thomas Boswell, Ring Lardner, and Frederick Lieb.
Hardcover. 339 pages.

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The illustrious career of this three-time MVP, Hall-of-Famer, and pennant winning manager. The book explores the boy, player, hero, coach, manager, husband and father who is Yogi Berra. A charming, sidesplitting look at one of baseball's favorite characters.
Hardcover. 188 pages.

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The book includes a detailed year-by-year chronicle from 1903 through the 1996 championship season, over 450 photographs, an encyclopedia of records, and columns by the country's top writers profiling Yankee greats.
Hardcover. 329 pages.

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A must for any Blue Jays fan, this book documents the team's rise from raw expansion team to world champion. Includes season-by-season coverage (through 2000), box scores from the team's biggest games, as well as head shots and career stats for every Blue Jay player, coach, and manager.
Hardcover. 224 pages. 500 photos.

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When the world's most famous sports announcer, Harry Caray, passed away on February 18, 1998, baseball lost its biggest fan and the fans lost their biggest champion. Steve Stone, Harry's on-air partner for the last 15 years, recalls his favorite moments with the inimitable Caray, taking you through his life and his death, from his orphaned childhood through the greatest years of his career.
Hardcover. 213 pages. Photos.

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Instructional Books and Videos

Rod Delmonico's coaching leads his players to break baserunning records. Find out why. This video covers baserunning in detail. From the dugout to each of the bases, every phase of baserunning goes to build a strong team offense. A thorough guide for making it home.
Video. 60 min.

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Coach Marty Schupak's video includes over 30 fun drills that can be done in one's own backyard. For beginners as young as 4. Also includes advanced drills for ages 8-14.

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Increase power, endurance, speed, quickness, strength, and durability in less than an hour a day. A logical sequence of exercises from warm-up, to workout, to cool-down. If you're not the strongest, fastest, or finest player or team, this workout is a must.

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Tips to gain your teammates' confidence through skill development and perfection of technique. Learn to become a better receiver, leader, and hired "gun". Learn converting the close pitch, blocking technique, stance, options on throwing technique, how to freeze pitches, and much more.

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Designed for coaches and parents of players ages 8 to 14, this video teaches essential baseball technigues and tactics and provides step-by-step instructions.
VHS 33 mins.

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An interactive CD-ROM for players and coaches. The Giants manager teaches you his systematic approach to hitting, how to avoid common hitting mistakes, and his 20 hitting drills. "Dusty Baker was a natural hitter and is a good comunicator," says Hank Aaron. "I highly recommend this CD-ROM as a teaching aid for players of all ages."
Macintosh (System 7.0 or higher)

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Ten Common Hitting Mistakes and How To Correct Them Using the eight-step approach to hitting introduced in Volume 1, this video shows you the mechanics of ten common hitting problems, and how to systematically correct them. Recognize and work through problems like poor stance and stride, improper grip, poor bat angle, tracking, simple fear of the ball and more.
70 min. video

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Twenty Hitting Drills These team and individual drills can be customized for individual hitters or an entire team. Each is imaginative, fun and challenging for both beginners and advanced hitters. Working on the ten common hitting mistakes identified in Volume 2, players, parents and coaches can use drills like the Fence, Spin Hit, Chair and Now to practice the eight-step approach introduced in Volume 1.
60 min. video

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Practice the drills and skills presented in this video by Clemson University coach Jack Leggett, and soon you'll be playing error-free baseball. Learn correct positioning, footwork, catching, and throwing fundamentals for positions infielders and outfielders.
40 min. VHS

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Fielding is one of the most overlooked aspects of pitching. Pitchers must not only be able to throw strikes, but they must also be good fielders to be effective. This video is designed as a fielding workout specific to the kinds of fielding situations a pitcher must face. This video covers: backing up bases, proper footwork, fielding bare-handed, turning the double play, two-handed fielding, and many more.

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Every player has his or her own way of warming up. Proper warm-ups are crucial for preventing injury and fatigue during the game. This video will show the pitcher the proper stretches and pre-game activities that will boost performance during a game. You will also learn pre- and post-game activities that will help the pitcher to get his arm ready for the next start.
Hardcover. B&W photos. 231 pages.

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Learn, practice and master the essential techniques used by the toughest outs in baseball. Texas A&M University coach Mark Johnson teaches the correct stance and swing, bunting, and baserunning skills. Practice the drills and apply the special tips and start producing more runs!
40 min. VHS

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Find out what University of Tennessee Vols know about hitting with head coach Rod Delmonico. This video covers all aspects of the stance, stride and the swing. Also includes seven drills to build stronger hitting skills. Good for players and coaches alike.
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This video is aimed at parents who want to help their son or daughter develop better hitting skills. It includes a variety of drills and exercises to help you and your child understand the many facets of effective hitting. This tape features pro player Bobby Woods of the Cubs organization.
75 min.

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Learn how to react to any ball hit. Did you know that 75% of all outfield play is executed below the waist? This tape introduces seldom covered footwork drills for becoming an outstanding outfielder, as well as how to develop arm strengh, fly ball and ground ball technique, and much more.

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This video will help you acquire the technique and skill to become the "Heart and Soul" of the infield. Learn the three ways to begin the double play, two techniques to end the double play, decoying runners, handling short hops, leadership in the field, and much more.

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Do you have what it takes to play the "Hot Corner"? Learn skills for becoming an outstanding third baseman. Areas covered include six essential skills for third base, bunt responsibilities, cut-off responsibilities, fielding fundamentals, and much more.

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Marty Schupak draws on his years of coaching and addresses the most common strategic situations that occur in youth baseball games: cutoffs and who takes the throw; back up situations; first and third offensive and defensive situations; the delayed steal and when to use it; bunting situations; pick off situations and more.
32 mins.

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