The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth
By Jean L. S. Patrick Illustrated by Jeni Reeves; First Avenue Editions ™; Illustrated Edition; 2000 This review was written by our Media Relations Manager Moriah Nelson “Just go out there and pitch just like you pitch to anyone else” Those are the words Jackie Mitchell’s father, Dr. Joesph Mitchell, told her before the would […]
You Never Heard of Willie Mays?!
YOU NEVER HEARD OF WILLIE MAYS?! By Jonah Winter, Illustrated by Terry Widener; Schwartz & Wade Books, New York; 2013 Picture Book, Non-Fiction Biography, Elementary & Up Written by our talented volunteer Millie King! This book starts out as a homerun as you tilt the lenticular cover and watch Willy Mays hit one! Once inside, you […]
First Night Game in Major League History
The need for Night Games Baseball needed night games. It made sense that most people worked during the day, so attending a daytime game during the week was not possible for the average baseball fan. Weekend games were full, at least on Saturdays, but most cities banned baseball on Sundays. This made it difficult for […]
