The colorful characters that epitomize the storied history of baseball’s most beloved franchise—the Boston Red Sox—are captured in this brilliantly illustrated and thoughtfully written book. From Dale Alexander to Carl Yastrzemski, For the Love of the Red Sox provides a who’s who of Red Sox lore and a whimsical walk through the alphabet for children and adults alike. Each illustration by artist Mark Anderson is accompanied by lively text from Wall Street Journal columnist Frederick C. Klein to create this unique, educational tribute to the Boston Red Sox....

No other franchise in the history of sports can boast the tradition and worldwide appeal of the New York Yankees. The list of legends who have donned the blue-and-white pinstripes over the years is as long as one of Mantle s epic tape-measure home runs, and the names themselves have become synonymous with everything we love about baseball. From Ruth and Gehrig to DiMaggio and Berra to Jackson and Steinbrenner to Jeter and Johnson, For the Love of the Yankees provides a history lesson on Yankee baseball over the last century. These legendary figures are lovingly represented by the colorful illustrations of Mark Anderson and the lyrical text of Frederick C. Klein. For the Love of the Yankees is an ideal way for different generations of the Yankee faithful to share their passion for the greatest baseball franchise of all time....

On autumn Saturdays in Athens, Georgia, more than 92,000 fans pack Sanford Stadium to enjoy one of the greatest shows in college football. The University of Georgia traces its gridiron roots to 1892; since that time the Bulldogs have earned two national championships and 12 conference championships, and produced 66 All-Americans. The school s legacy of great players and coaches is nearly unmatched, with names like Herschel Walk, Fran Tarkenton, Vince Dooley, and Champ Bailey punctuating the team s annals. The excitement of Georgia football has been captured in this unique and entertaining book, brilliantly illustrated by Mark Anderson and thoughtfully captured in verse and text by former Wall Street Journal columnist Frederick C. Klein. It is the perfect way for Bulldogs fans of all ages to share their passion for Georgia football....

The Detroit Tigers were one of the eight original American League teams that started play in 1901. Since that time, the Tigers have accumulated 10 AL pennants and four World Series titles and can boast a memorable collection of characters who have graced the playing field, dugout, and announcing booth - Ty Cobb, Hank Greenberg, Ernie Harwell, Denny McClain, Sparky Anderson, and Magglio Ordonez, to name just a few. In For the Love of the Tigers, many of these stars are lovingly represented by the colorful illustrations of Mark Anderson and the lyrical text of Frederick C. Klein. The book offers the ideal way for different generations of Tigers faithful to share their passion for one on America's great baseball franchises. ...