Baseball's Book of Firsts

by Lloyd Johnson

A comprehensive guide to the record-setting achievements of baseball's greatest players, "Baseball's Book of Firsts" has been completely revised and updated to include records recently set by Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa, as well as historic moments in the careers of such players as Willie Mays and Babe Ruth. Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 photographs and featuring trivia questions to test the memory of the most devoted fans, this handsome treasury of landmarks in the history of America's most beloved pastime makes a thrilling gift for any baseball aficionado.

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[carl theaker · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of those "I didn't know that books." Mostly photos with a brief story wrapped around them.
References a variety of other baseball books which led me to some other good reads, such as
'Voices of Summer.' Good book to page through while watching a game.