The Baseball Hall of Shame™: The Best of Blooperstown

By Bruce Nash & Allan Zullo

The Most Outrageous Moments of All Time!

A legendary collection of the wildest, funniest, and most unbelievable moments in baseball history!

Overview

From 1985 to 1992, The Baseball Hall of Shame series chronicled over a century of baseball blunders, selling more than 700,000 copies. Now, authors Bruce Nash and Allan Zullo return with a fresh lineup of laugh-out-loud tales, inducting a new class of Hall of Shamers for the first time in two decades.

From batting blunders to fielding fiascoes, dumbfounding ballpark promotions, and unbelievable fan antics, this collection showcases the absolute funniest and most bizarre moments in baseball history.

Hall of Shamers Highlights

• Lou "The Mad Russian" Novikoff – Insisted his wife taunt him from the stands because it made him a better hitter.
• Burleigh Grimes – So mean that he once threw a beanball at the on-deck hitter.
• Ping Bodie – Out-ate Percy the ostrich in a spaghetti-eating contest for the world championship.
• Babe Ruth – Wore ladies' silk stockings for good luck.
• Ken Griffey Jr. – Placed a live cow in manager Lou Piniella’s office to settle a steak dinner bet.
• Manny Ramirez – Left his position mid-game to use the restroom.
• David "Big Papi" Ortiz – Had his underwear smeared with peanut butter in retaliation for pranking teammates.

Why You’ll Love This Book

• Hilarious and Unbelievable Stories – Over 200 tales of baseball’s most ridiculous moments.
• Classic and Modern Inductees – Featuring legends from past and present.
• Perfect for Baseball Fans – A must-have for those who love the quirks and humor of America’s pastime.
• Filled with Photos – Packed with images that bring these wacky moments to life.

Praise for The Baseball Hall of Shame

"A fitting testament to the Hall’s motto: Fame and shame are part of the game."

Final Thoughts

The Baseball Hall of Shame: The Best of Blooperstown is the ultimate tribute to the most outrageous moments in baseball history. Whether you're a longtime fan or just looking for a good laugh, this book is a home run of hilarity!

ISBN-13: 9780762778454

ISBN-10: 0762778458