{"product_id":"baseball-myths-bill-deane-9780810885462","title":"Baseball Myths: Debating, Debunking, and Disproving Tales from the Diamond","description":"Baseball Myths: Debating, Debunking, and Disproving Tales from the Diamond examines baseball myths--old and new. It covers such legendary players as Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Pete Rose, and Derek Jeter, while also looking at lesser-known figures like Dummy Hoy, Grover Land, Wally Pipp, and Babe Herman. Deane's original research and logic will educate, amuse, and often surprise readers, revealing the truth behind such legends as the inventor of baseball, the first black player in the major leagues, and even the origin of the hot dog. With photographs, stats, and more than 80 myths examined, this book is sure to fascinate everyone, from the casual baseball fan to lifelong devotees of the sport. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bill Deane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0810885468\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780810885462\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scarecrow Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/13\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.08h x 6.38w x 0.74d","brand":"Bill Deane","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46685612146943,"sku":"9780810885462","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0b78831b-5459-4d63-928b-4d6666532563.jpg?v=1741726243","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/baseball-myths-bill-deane-9780810885462","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}