Baseball Nicknames
A Dictionary of Origins and Meanings
Published on 9. November 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
398 pages
978-0-7864-6717-4 (ISBN)
Description
The nicknames for over 3,600 players, umpires, managers, owners, broadcasters, writers, executives, other officials, and fans are included in this comprehensive reference work. Each entry provides the given name of the individual, nickname, position, years played (or associated with the game for nonplayers), and origin of the nickname. A separate section (compiled by Brenda S. Wilson) lists players and nicknames for the All American Girls Baseball League. An extensive name index completes the work.
Reviews / Votes
"a useful addition"-Choice; "this unique compilation is a fine addition to reference collections"-Library Journal; "meticulously researched...recommended"-ARBA; "excellent...no serious student of the game should be without...a labour of love...masterful"-Nine.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
appendices, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
647 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-6717-4 (9780786467174)
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Person
The late James K. Skipper, Jr., was a professor of sociology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He wrote extensively on nicknames and was a member of SABR.