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Before They Were Cardinals: Major League Baseball in 19th Century
St. Louis
by: Jon David Cash
Examines the infancy of major league baseball in St. Luois during the
last quarter of the nineteenth century. An in-depth analysis begins with
an exploration of the factors that motivated civic leaders to form the
city's first major league ball club. It provides a vivid portrait of the
ball players and the participants involved in the baseball war between
the National League and the American Association. It concludes with an
appendix that traces the issue of race in baseball during this period.
279 pgs.
c. 2002...H/C...$29.95
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Cardinals: St. Louis Football Cardinals: A Celebration of the Big
Red
by: Marecek, Greg
This is the first book to document the complete 28 year history of the
coaches, players, and games that brought both thrills and disappointments
to their tens of thousands of loyal fans. Three great quarterbacks spanned
the era: Charley Johnson in the 1960s, Jim Hart in the 1970s, and Neil
Lomax in the 1980s. Two division championships, three playoff appearances,
and a handful of near-miss titles highlighted the seasons. The rundown
of the best games, seasons and moments, with vivid imagery and dozens
of action pictures never before seen, will stir emotions and memories.
The Cardiac Cards are resurrected in this beautiful keepsake edition!
B/W & Color photos. 182 pgs.
c. 2009, SIGNED by Greg Marecek, H/C... $75.00
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Full Court: The Untold Stories of the St. Louis Hawks
by: Marecek, Greg
Full Court tells the story of an often-forgotten but remarkable time in
St. Louis sports history—the era of the NBA’s St. Louis Hawks.
Author Greg Maracek has woven together a compilation of interviews from
the Hawks players to deliver a history of a former perennial power in
the National Basketball Association. Between 1955 and 1968, pro basketball
closely rivaled the attention—and at times outstripped the success—of
baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals. A storied rivalry with the fabled
Boston Celtics is credited by many as the single most important catalyst
to the national growth of NBA interest. Names of Hawks’ stars became
legendary to basketball fans. Leading the way is Hall of Fame superstar
Bob Pettit, the first player to score 20,000 points—and later 25,000—in
a career. Other Hall of Fame Hawks include Cliff Hagan, Slater Martin,
Len Wilkens, and “Easy” Ed Macauley. Pettit’s 50-point
performance in the 1958 championship game, NBA doubleheaders at Kiel Auditorium,
owner Ben Kerner’s sometimes wild and wacky postgame promotions,
division and conference titles, sold-out crowds, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain,
Bob Cousy, and one incredible St. Louis World Championship season makes
for riveting reading not only for fans of St. Louis sports but also for
lovers of NBA lore. 246 pgs.
c. 2006, H/C... $24.95
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Have Heart
by: Eckstein, David & Brown, Greg
From being released by the Boston Red Sox to playing in the World Series
for the St Louis Cardinals, David Eckstein tells how it takes heart to
get through life's ups & downs. That's exactly what this book is designed
to do, give readers a pep talk on life. It allows fans & children
of all ages to meet this 5' 7" sparkplug shortstop in a personal
way. He shares his family album of special family photos & memories.
This is about the heart of a strong family, and encourages all of us to
find our heart. Color photos. 56 pgs.
c. 2007, H/C...$18.45
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Seasons in the Sun: The Story of Big League Baseball in Missouri
by: Roger D. Launius
Offers an excellent overview of the teams, pennant races, trials, and
triumphs of the different major-league teams that have resided in the
state of Missouri over the years. B/W photos. 175 pgs.
c. 2002...H/C...$24.95
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Wizard
by: Ozzie Smith & Rob Rains
The powerful and moving autobiography of the Hall-Of-Fame baseball player
Ozzie Smith, who played for the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals.
187 pgs.
c. 1988, H/C...$16.95
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