Team, attendance, high temperature on game day, winning percentage of home team, opponent's winning percentage, game played on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (0 = no, 1 = yes), promotion held (0 = no, 1 = yes). (Chapter 15)
The Perfect Season: The 2008 Phillies Video Yearbook
Highlights of the Phillies' regular season, playoff wins over the Brewers and Dodgers and the World Series triumph over the Rays. Footage of the parade down Broad Street is also included with Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, Shane Victorino, Jimmy Rollins and the rest of the world champions. Narrated by Brad Lidge. Bonus features include behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.
<em>Available Dec. 16</em> Baseball Field Guide
A quick and easy-to-use reference guide to the complete rules of major league baseball. The book is designed to allow you to get quick and clear answers to one or two issues at a time, whether it's the balk, the infield fly rule, or fan interference. Revised in 2008, it's enhanced with illustrations and is a handy book to have around while watching a game. So Long, Shea
When Shea Stadium opened on April 17, 1964, no one could have predicted the extraordinary series of events that would unfold there over the next 44 years. Shea was blessed with two championship teams during its first decade: the 1969 Mets, led by Tom Seaver, and the 1969 Jets, led by Joe Namath. Glamour became part of Shea's legend, too, as the Beatles and Pope John Paul II made pilgrimages to Queens. The light shined brightly on Shea again in 1986 with the Mets' second World Series win and in 2000 during the storied Subway Series against the Yankees. This is a must-own picture book of memories for generations of New Yorkers who grew up fans of the Mets and Jets. Detroit Tigers 4, Chicago Cubs 3 This film includes the highlights of all seven games between the Tigers and Cubs plus bonus footage. War-time travel restrictions were still in effect so the first three games were played at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. The Tigers were led by AL MVP Hal Newhouser, who won two games, and Hank Greenberg, who had seven hits, including two homers and three doubles. The Cubs were led by Phil Cavarretta, who batted .432. Included on the DVD are interviews with Cavaretta, Newhouser, Virgil Trucks and Paul Richards eight years after the Series. There is also a segment on the 1939 Cubs at spring training at California's Catalina Island. B&W. 76 min. The Vet: The Complete History of Phillies Baseball at Veterans Stadium From its debut in 1971 to its emotional farewell in 2003, Veterans Stadium served Philadelphia proudly as the home of Phillies baseball for 33 memorable years. Field of Memories, narrated by Phillies chairman Bill Giles, chronicles the story of Phillies baseball at The Vet as told by the players, fans and staff. The Final Innings, hosted by longtime broadcaster Harry Kalas, takes us through the final weekend, including the closing ceremony. Packed with over three hours of content including a special bonus feature on the The Vet's implosion, this two-disc set serves as a final tribute to the old stadium at Broad and Pattison. Philadelphia Phillies Alarm Clock These portable alarm clocks are great for travel or your desktop. They include luminescent hour and minute hands, a light and a 5-minute snooze option. Quartz movement. AA battery included. Philadelphia Phillies License Plate Frame These portable alarm clocks are great for travel or your desktop. They include luminescent hour and minute hands, a light and a 5-minute snooze option. Quartz movement. AA battery included. Philadelphia Phillies 2008 World Series Collector's Edition 8-DVD set with complete game broadcasts of all five games between the Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays along with key playoff games. Additional features on each disc include the Fox en Espanol broadcast, postgame interviews and radio broadcasts from the Phillies flagship station for all the games.
<em>Available Dec. 9</em> 1966 and 1971 Chicago Cubs
Two vintage WGN television shows hosted by Jack Brickhouse from the Cubs spring training site. The 1966 show takes a look at new manager Leo Durocher and features Ron Santo, Ernie Banks, Billy Williams and others. Listen in on Durocher's first clubhouse speech as he tells the players what he expects of them and explains his rules on drinking and staying out late after games.
The 1971 show features in-depth player interviews with newcomers Joe Pepitone and Milt Pappas, as well as Fergie Jenkins, Jim Hickman, Ken Holtzman and others. Santo and Pepitone sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame and Banks announces his new slogan. 1957-1958-1959 Boston Red Sox Curt Gowdy hosts three vintage films showing Red Sox highlights from the 1957 through 1959 seasons. You'll see Frank Malzone, Jimmy Piersall, Jackie Jensen, Bill Monbouquette and Ted Williams and many more Boston players. Stars from other teams are shown in action and the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is given thorough coverage. Opening Days, special promotions and rare footage of the 1959 All-Star Game at Pittsburgh are all included.
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A World of Sport
No matter what time of year it is, you can always find a sports league swinging into full action, building up to their championship series. Recently, with the advent of globalization, a range of new sports has become internationally popular. Games like rugby and cricket have begun to gain fan followings in Canada and the United States. There are a number of games that have adapted to suit the different climates of the world. Ice hockey, for example is popular in countries like Canada, while field hockey is the game of choice in warmer climates.
While sports event tickets are in demand the world over, the definition of what a sport is differs from place to place. Some people would argue that, video games are a sport, while others would say it isn't. Bowling, billiards, and golf are seen as more relaxed, non-violent sports that are focused on precision rather than speed. In other sports like boxing or football, both speed and muscle power play an important role.
Watching the Pros
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The reason for this is that, it is a sheer joy to watch expert players display their skills, either in a game of tennis or a rowdy game of rugby. But many people have criticized professional sports for a number of reasons. One of the biggest problems is the elevation of team players to celebrity status. Oftentimes, a player will simply play to suit himself, instead of helping the team. However with professional team sports, it's the whole team that matters, not just a few good players.
An interesting point to note about many professional team sports is fan loyalty. The Toronto Maple Leafs, for example, has a very strong fan following in the NHL, called Leafs Nation. They are also the most valuable team in the league. However, the team has not had a championship win since 1967 and have struggled in recent years. And yet, Leafs Nation continues to be a strong support for the team, and every single Maple Leafs game has been sold out since 1946. This is how important and strong a good fan base can be.
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