Baseball’s Biggest Bloopers The Games that Got Away
Baseball’s Biggest Bloopers The Games that Got Away by Dan Gutman is a reprint edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group on May 1, 1995. This 176-page book presents a collection of baseball quotes and bloopers, recounting notable moments such as the 1912 dropped fly ball and Bill Buckner’s error in the 1986 World Series. It explores how certain players are remembered not just for their achievements but also for their mistakes, illustrating the impact of these blunders on the game.
Readers will find detailed play-by-play descriptions of various games, along with historical trivia and lifetime statistics of key players. The book emphasizes that even after significant errors, life in baseball continues, highlighting how a small mistake can lead to major consequences. With a focus on juvenile nonfiction, this work delves into the lighter side of sports and recreation, particularly within the context of baseball and softball.
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A collection of baseball quotes and bloopers recounts the story of the 1912 dropped fly ball, Bill Buckner’s bungling of an easy grounder in the 1986 World Series, and the most famous mistake in baseball history.
Some ball players are remembered for their home runs and great plays–but imagine being famous for blowing the game. Offering play-by-play descriptions of the games, historical trivia, and lifetime statistics of key players, this book shows how life goes on even after the worst moments–and how a little mistake can sometimes make a very big difference.
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