A wild bull on the field, a fly ball caught by a train conductor, a pitcher taking the mound barefoot—Minor League Baseball has been played across the country in cities large and small for more than a century, and there are thousands of stories to tell from it.
Tales from the Dugout collects the zaniest Minor League stories. Given its long history, it is no surprise that the game has encountered some bizarre things over the years. This humorous and outlandish collection of stories is sourced from newspaper archives and the Baseball Hall of Fame Library in Cooperstown, New York, and includes a foreword by former MLB All-Star Billy Butler. Whether you're a baseball fanatic or just a fan of sports history, this book captures the spirit of the game.
Including:
- HOLE IN ONE: In 1942, a Milwaukee Brewers batter hit a low line drive that bounced down the right field line. He rounded the bases while confused Louisville Colonels fielders searched for the ball. They eventually found it inside a gopher hole. - TOO FAR: The Denison Tigers started the 1896 Texas Association season with a pitcher's mound that was 70 feet from home plate. - MONKEYING AROUND: A chimp's escape turned a Southern Association game into pandemonium on July 17, 1909. "Henry the Chimpanzee," the New Orleans Pelicans' official mascot, busted from his cage and chased players around the field. The chimp then went after fans, who ran from him screaming. The game was delayed a few minutes while Henry was restrained. - HEADLESS CRUSHER: A police department in Ohio got a call about a missing head. The Lake Erie Crushers' mascot's head was stolen in 2011, forcing the mascot to miss a few home games. After learning through media reports that police were investigating, the thief returned the head by inconspicuously placing it under the ballpark's tarp.
Tim Hagerty has broadcasted professional baseball games for 18 years. He has written hundreds of freelance national baseball articles for Baseball Digest, MLB.com, Sporting News, The Hardball Times, and other publications.
The Brick of Dad Puns
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Did you hear about the two radios that got married? The reception was fantastic. This cheesy-but-grate book is jam-packed with unbearable puns that are so bad, they’re good.
This collection features over 200 jokes–all puns intended! These are jokes you’ll love to hate. From the good to the bad and the ugly, these clever one-liners and witticisms will have readers of all ages laughing—and groaning. This book is perfect for punsters and dad joke aficionados who enjoy cringe-worthy jokes, or you can gift it to that long-suffering friend or family member as pun-ishment! Including:
- Did you hear about the restaurant on the Moon? Great food, but no atmosphere. - Did you hear the joke about paper? It’s tear-able. - When does a joke become a dad joke? When it’s fully groan.
And many more! Build your fatherly humor with the brick-ass jokes in The Brick of Puns.
Rubs Recipe Cards
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From the best-selling cookbook Rubs comes Rubs Recipe Cards, featuring 60 flavor profiles to maximize your cooking.
Revolutionize your cooking with 60 impactful rubs, marinades, sauces, seasonings, bastes, and glazes. This deck is made to transform the flavor of any dish. The smart design informs readers of flavor profiles—such as “spicy,” “sweet,” “savory,” and “tangy”—and the types of proteins each one works best with. Whether you’re cooking beef, seafood, veggies, or tofu, Rubs Recipe Cards will have something for you. Now it is easy to make a different dish every night as you experiment with new flavor profiles and combinations. Take your cookouts to the next level with your favorite BBQ basics and creative new blends. Rubs Recipe Cards includes:
This deck is easy to use and BBQ-safe—you won’t have to worry about stray marinades or glazes with these spill-proof cards. Keep this deck in the kitchen or by the grill and choose a recipe from the deck or pick one at random for a new experience. Fire up the grill and spice things up with Rubs Recipe Cards.
The Brick of Dad Jokes
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The Brick of Dad Jokes is the ultimate collection of puns, quips, and corny one-liners that is sure to get eyes rolling.
Why do melons have weddings? Because they cantaloupe! The Brick of Dad Jokes is an eye-rolling, groan-inducing collection of hundreds of jokes for the dad joke aficionado in your life. This book is jam-packed with clever quips and unbearable wisecracks that are so bad, they’re good. The perfect gift for the dad who thinks he’s heard them all, this book is sure to add even more jokes to his repertoire, for better or worse.
Punny Jokes
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Pun and joke lovers unite! Punny Jokes is packed with hundreds upon hundreds of hilarious, pun-tastic jokes!
What’s better than a good pun? Five hundred of the puniest jokes in the universe, of course! Punny Jokes is a gift-worthy hardcover that covers everything from classic puns of yore to brand-new jokes, including:
- What do you call a cow without legs? Ground beef. - When does a duck wake up? At the quack of dawn! - Why are teddy bears never hungry? They’re stuffed! - What type of sandals does a frog wear? Open-toad! - What’s a pirate’s favorite letter? RRRRRR. - What did the syrup say to the waffle? I love you a waffle lot! - What do you call the wife of a hippies? A Mississippi!
And many, many more! With Punny Jokes, you’ll be rolling on the floor laughing—for real!
