The hall of fame concept, once limited primarily to sports, is growing rapidly as more groups, organizations and associations are building shrines to honor their past, highlight their heroes and display their artifacts and memorabilia. It is estimated that there are at least 500 physical halls of fame throughout the world, a vast majority of them located in the United States. Whatever the actual number, this work documents more than 450 of them in more than 45 states and 15 countries. In addition to the halls of fame that most readers would expect to find, such as the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the World Golf Hall of Fame, this work includes many more obscure halls of fame, such as the American Furniture Hall of Fame, Burlesque Hall of Fame, Cartoon Hall of Fame, Casino Legends Hall of Fame, Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, Crayola Hall of Fame, Quackery Hall of Fame, and the World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame. The entries provide contact information, including the hall's address and telephone number, and in most instances, its fax number, website and email address, and hours of operation. The entries also alert readers to admission charges and provide a brief history of the hall and a list of notable inductees.

Hall of Fame Sports Trivia runs the gamut from every angle of the playing field, that will delight the entire world of real sports fans! It features outstanding trivia, interesting stats, hilarious quotes, nicknames, all-time records, and Hall of Famers. It also features interesting questions and answers that the average sports fan has never heard before. The end result is our reader screaming out, "I didn't know that!" In each chapter, all you have to do is answer the questions. No box tops to send in, no secret messages to decode through e-mail. There's nothing to it. Simply answer the questions without looking at the answers and, remember, God is watching!

A history of sports in Boston told through its parks and arenas.

This in-depth treatment of the organization and operation of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League draws on primary documents from league owner Arthur Meyerhoff and others for a unique perspective inside the AAGPBL. The study begins with a brief history of women's softball, an important precursor to, and talent pool for, women's professional baseball. Next the book investigates league administration and organization as well as publicity and promotion. Later chapters cover team administrative structures, managers, chaperones, player backgrounds, and league policies. Finally, discussion focuses on the activities of the AAGPBL Players' Association from 1980 onward. Informed by many years of research and insights from former players, this exhaustive history contains 149 photographs.

A one-volume guide to every North American major-league stadium and a virtual baseball lover's vacation planner--where to stay nearby, where to park, where to eat, and more. Here is the essential all-inclusive guide for anyone who fantasizes about the perfect baseball vacation or for anyone who happens to be looking for a live ballgame in one of America's major-league cities. Photos.

Photographs and essays help chronicle one hundred years of history for the New York Yankees professional baseball team, profiling key players, coaches, and moments in the team's history.