Baseball's Greatest Hits: 100 Defining Moments of America’s Pastime
Aron Farrell
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Step up to the plate and relive the most unforgettable moments in the history of baseball with Baseball's Greatest Hits. This thrilling collection captures 100 defining events that have shaped America’s favorite pastime, from game-changing plays to legendary performances that have left a lasting mark on the sport.Inside this book, you’ll discover:The unforgettable plays that changed the course of World Series history.Iconic home runs, no-hitters, and clutch moments that define the game.Heartfelt stories of baseball heroes who overcame adversity to achieve greatness.Moments of drama, passion, and sportsmanship that transcended the diamond and became part of American culture.From Babe Ruth’s called shot to Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier, Baseball’s Greatest Hits celebrates the extraordinary stories that make baseball more than just a game. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the sport, this book will transport you to the most thrilling, emotional, and historic moments that have made baseball a symbol of America’s heart and soul.Grab your copy today and relive the magic of baseball’s most defining moments!
Duration - 2h 11m.
Author - Aron Farrell.
Narrator - Digital Voice Morgan G.
Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Robert F Najjar ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Step up to the plate and relive the most unforgettable moments in the history of baseball with Baseball's Greatest Hits. This thrilling collection captures 100 defining events that have shaped America’s favorite pastime, from game-changing plays to legendary performances that have left a lasting mark on the sport.Inside this book, you’ll discover:The unforgettable plays that changed the course of World Series history.Iconic home runs, no-hitters, and clutch moments that define the game.Heartfelt stories of baseball heroes who overcame adversity to achieve greatness.Moments of drama, passion, and sportsmanship that transcended the diamond and became part of American culture.From Babe Ruth’s called shot to Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier, Baseball’s Greatest Hits celebrates the extraordinary stories that make baseball more than just a game. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the sport, this book will transport you to the most thrilling, emotional, and historic moments that have made baseball a symbol of America’s heart and soul.Grab your copy today and relive the magic of baseball’s most defining moments! Duration - 2h 11m. Author - Aron Farrell. Narrator - Digital Voice Morgan G. Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Robert F Najjar ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: The Early Years 4
Duration:00:00:03
The Birth of Baseball 4
Duration:00:02:45
The First Professional Teams 6
Duration:00:03:06
The Rise of the National League 8
Duration:00:03:42
Chapter 2: The Golden Age of Baseball 11
Duration:00:00:04
Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees 11
Duration:00:02:45
Ty Cobb and the Detroit Tigers 13
Duration:00:02:26
The 1919 World Series Scandal 14
Duration:00:03:39
Chapter 3: The Great Depression and World War II 18
Duration:00:00:04
The Negro Leagues 18
Duration:00:02:56
Baseball during the Great Depression 20
Duration:00:01:37
Baseball and World War II 21
Duration:00:01:38
Chapter 4: The Postwar Era 23
Duration:00:00:04
Jackie Robinson and the integration of baseball 23
Duration:00:02:13
The rise of television 24
Duration:00:03:22
The emergence of the American League 27
Duration:00:02:13
Chapter 5: The Modern Era 29
Duration:00:00:04
The steroid era 29
Duration:00:03:25
The rise of free agency 31
Duration:00:02:15
The globalization of baseball 33
Duration:00:04:04
Chapter 6: The 1960s 36
Duration:00:00:04
The expansion of the National League 36
Duration:00:02:13
The rise of the California Angels 37
Duration:00:02:22
The Miracle Mets 39
Duration:00:02:26
Chapter 7: The 1970s 41
Duration:00:00:04
The rise of the Cincinnati Reds 41
Duration:00:02:18
The Oakland Athletics dynasty 42
Duration:00:02:48
The Big Red Machine 44
Duration:00:01:43
Chapter 8: The 1980s 46
Duration:00:00:04
The rise of the Toronto Blue Jays 46
Duration:00:02:35
The Chicago Cubs' "curse" 48
Duration:00:02:11
The Steroid Era 49
Duration:00:02:36
Chapter 9: The 1990s 52
Duration:00:00:04
The rise of the Atlanta Braves 52
Duration:00:02:08
The New York Yankees dynasty 53
Duration:00:02:20
The 1994 MLB strike 55
Duration:00:02:14
Chapter 10: The 2000s 57
Duration:00:00:03
The rise of the Boston Red Sox 57
Duration:00:02:17
The 2001 World Series 58
Duration:00:02:22
The steroid scandal 60
Duration:00:02:34
Chapter 11: The 2010s 63
Duration:00:00:04
The rise of the San Francisco Giants 63
Duration:00:02:23
The Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal 64
Duration:00:02:28
The COVID-19 pandemic 66
Duration:00:02:44
Chapter 12: The Future of Baseball 69
Duration:00:00:04
The rise of analytics 69
Duration:00:02:16
The use of technology 70
Duration:00:02:18
The globalization of baseball 72
Duration:00:03:20
Chapter 13: The Greatest Players 75
Duration:00:00:04
Babe Ruth 75
Duration:00:02:28
Ty Cobb 76
Duration:00:02:29
Willie Mays 78
Duration:00:02:34
Mickey Mantle 80
Duration:00:02:36
Hank Aaron 82
Duration:00:02:29
Chapter 14: The Greatest Teams 84
Duration:00:00:04
The New York Yankees 84
Duration:00:03:23
The Boston Red Sox 86
Duration:00:03:14
The Los Angeles Dodgers 88
Duration:00:01:41
The San Francisco Giants 89
Duration:00:02:30
The Chicago Cubs 91
Duration:00:02:41
Chapter 15: The Greatest Moments 94
Duration:00:00:04
The Babe's called shot 94
Duration:00:02:15
The Giants' home run in the 1951 World Series 95
Duration:00:01:50
The Red Sox' win in the 2004 World Series 97
Duration:00:02:13
The Astros' sign-stealing scandal 98
Duration:00:01:31
The COVID-19 pandemic 99
Duration:00:04:22