73 Results for : orioles
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Screwball, Hörbuch, Digital, 39min
SNL’s Beck Bennett performs Screwball, a wildly funny and wistful take on Babe Ruth’s little-known stint in the minor leagues, from one of America’s funniest writers, Simon Rich. Before he was “Babe” or “The Sultan of Swat” or “The Great Bambino”, George Herman Ruth was just another teenage misfit at St. Mary’s School for Boys. But Ruth has something the other boys don’t, and when Baltimore Orioles manager Jack Dunn watches him throw a baseball over a building, Ruth gets the chance to punch his ticket out of the orphanage. All he has to do now is make the team. For help navigating life in the Minor Leagues, good-natured Ruth is paired with another rookie, one Jack Dunn, Jr., the coach’s son. Even though they’re the same age, Ruth looks up to his new pal and roommate. But despite his encyclopedic knowledge of the game and austere work ethic, “Junior” (as his teammates mockingly refer to him) can’t field a ground ball to save his life. When Babe makes the roster and Junior doesn’t, their budding friendship feels the strain. As Babe’s otherworldly on-field abilities and cringe-worthy off-field antics take center stage, jealous Junior resolves to sabotage the naïve and unsuspecting Babe. It’s a choice that could prove catastrophic for not only the young phenom, but also Junior, his father and the entire sport of baseball. Told from the Babe’s point of view, the hilarious and heart-felt Screwball is a classic story of friendship, envy and a legend-in-the-making. Language: English. Narrator: Scott Aiello, Beck Bennett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/or/orig/000510/or_orig_000510_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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After the Miracle: The Lasting Brotherhood of the '69 Mets , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 577min
The inside account of an iconic team in baseball history: the 1969 New York Mets - a consistently last-place team that turned it all around in just one season - told by ’69 Mets outfielder Art Shamsky, Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, and other teammates as they reminisce about what happened then and where they are today. The New York Mets franchise began in 1962, and the team finished in last place nearly every year. When the 1969 season began, fans weren’t expecting much from “the Lovable Losers”. But as the season progressed, the Mets inched closer to first place and then eventually clinched the National League pennant. They were underdogs against the formidable Baltimore Orioles but beat them in five games to become world champions. No one had predicted it. In fact, fans could hardly believe it happened. Suddenly they were “the Miracle Mets”. Playing right field for the ’69 Mets was Art Shamsky, who had stayed in touch with his former teammates over the years. He hoped to get together with star pitcher Tom Seaver (who would win the Cy Young award as the best pitcher in the league in 1969 and go on to become the first Met elected to the Hall of Fame), but Seaver was ailing and could not travel. So, Shamsky organized a visit to Tom Terrific in California, accompanied by the number-two pitcher, Jerry Koosman, outfielder Ron Swoboda, and shortstop Bud Harrelson. Together, they recalled the highlights of that amazing season as they reminisced about what changed the Mets’ fortunes in 1969. With the help of sportswriter Erik Sherman, Shamsky has written After the Miracle for the 1969 Mets. This is an audiobook that every Mets fan - and every baseball fan - must own. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/sans/009096/bk_sans_009096_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Play Baseball the Ripken Way: The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Fundamentals , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 385min
Every year, hundreds of thousands of children play “Cal Ripken Baseball” in the largest division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. Play Baseball the Ripken Way is the ultimate guide to playing the game, by one of the sport’s living legends. Baseball is America’s national pastime, but that doesn’t mean we’re all born naturals. Kids of all ages (and their parents) are eager to improve specific skills, and now they can learn from one of the most respected baseball families in history. Cal and Bill Ripken have written a thoroughly illustrated instructional book that clearly explains proper baseball fundamentals - hitting, fielding, baserunning, pitching, and much more. Based on the teachings of the late Cal Ripken, Sr., a player, coach, manager, and scout in the Baltimore Orioles system for 37 years, Play Baseball the Ripken Way shows players just what they need to do to be their best while maintaining a sense of fun and accomplishment with every new lesson. The Ripken Way consists of the following principles: Keep It Simple: Teaching that is too complicated is difficult to remember and can result in frustration. Explain Why: A teacher who cannot explain why is not truly teaching. Lessons that make sense will stick with players. Celebrate the Individual: No two players are alike, so why treat them as if they are? Make It Fun: The game gets serious enough quickly enough on its own. Drills and instruction should be structured so that players can enjoy themselves while learning. The book also includes tips for parents and coaches, practice workouts, and drills for players of every level. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Pat Young. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/010157/bk_adbl_010157_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Streak: Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken, and Baseball's Most Historic Record , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 818min
The fascinating story of baseball's most legendary "Iron Men", Cal Ripken Jr. and Lou Gehrig, who each achieved the coveted and sometimes confounding record of most consecutive games played. When Cal Ripken Jr. began his career with the Baltimore Orioles at age 21, he had no idea he'd beat the historic record of playing 2,130 games in a row set by Lou Gehrig, the fabled "Iron Horse" of the New York Yankees. When Ripken beat that record by 502 games, the baseball world was floored. Few feats in sports history have generated more acclaim. But the record spawns an array of questions. Was his streak or Gehrig's the more difficult achievement? Who owned the record before Gehrig? When did someone first think it was a good idea to play in so many games without taking a day off? Through probing research, meticulous analysis, and colorful parallel storytelling, The Streak delves into this impressive but controversial milestone, unraveling Gehrig's at times unwitting pursuit of that goal and Ripken's fierce determination to play the game his way. Along the way Eisenberg dives deep into the history of the record and offers a portrait of the pastime in different eras, going back more than a century. The question looms: Was it harder for Ripken or Gehrig to play every day for so long? The length of seasons, the number of teams in the major leagues, the inclusion of nonwhite players, travel, technology, and even media are all part of the equation. Larger than all of this, however, is a book that captures the deeply American appreciation - as seen in the sport itself - for that workaday mentality and that desire to be there for the game they love, the job they are paid to do. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kyle McCarley. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/030146/bk_adbl_030146_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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In the Big Inning: Stories of Family, Faith, and God , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 344min
This book is a compilation of true stories that show what God did to bring people from the brink of death and from the agony of bitterness, guilt, and addiction to refreshing, fruitful lives. You will see how well you are playing this game of life in your own world, where it really counts for you and your loved ones. You will identify with many of these individuals and their stories. Listen and see how important you are in God's overall plan. Notice how the Lord will draw you closer to Him as you hear these stories. You have a special message that God is developing in your life. Your life will minister to others as he brings them your way. They will benefit, and so will you. Either way you cannot lose. Jon signed with the Baltimore Orioles organization as a pitcher after graduating from Bradley University. He married his college sweetheart, Bev, and they have three children and 16 grandchildren. After baseball Jon became a Christian while owning and operating a professional dry-cleaning business. During those years his teenage ministry grew to well over 200 in attendance as he taught from the Bible. Jon became a real estate agent and from there came the birth of Family Focus USA Inc. ministry. God grew this ministry into a family seminar that was presented throughout the United States. Jon and Bev have their own radio program that began 25 years ago on WPEO in Peoria, Illinois. They have seen hundreds of people come to know Jesus Christ as their savior and Lord; marriages saved; suicides avoided; and bitterness, rebellion, guilt, and addictions stopped as God honored their biblical counsel. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jon Burnham. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/034784/bk_acx0_034784_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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1983 in baseball
1983 in baseball ab 15.99 € als Taschenbuch: 1983 International League season 1983 Major League Baseball season 1983 Toronto Blue Jays season 1983 Philadelphia Phillies season 1983 World Series 1983 Chicago White Sox season 1983 Baltimore Orioles season. Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, Taschenbücher, Ratgeber,- Shop: hugendubel
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Major League Baseball all-time rosters
Major League Baseball all-time rosters ab 45.49 € als Taschenbuch: Baltimore Orioles all-time roster Chicago Cubs all-time roster St. Louis Cardinals all-time roster Oakland Athletics all-time roster Los Angeles Dodgers all-time roster Boston Red Sox all-time roster Detroit Tigers all-time roster. Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, Taschenbücher, Ratgeber,- Shop: hugendubel
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The Orioles Fan's Little Book of Wisdom
The Orioles Fan's Little Book of Wisdom: ab 6.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
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Tales from the Baltimore Orioles Dugout
Tales from the Baltimore Orioles Dugout - A Collection of the Greatest Orioles Stories Ever Told: ab 12.18 €- Shop: ebook.de
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Where They Ain't
Where They Ain't - The Fabled Life and Ultimely Death of the Original Baltimore Orioles the Team that Gave Birth to Modern Baseball: ab 15.93 €- Shop: ebook.de
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