The Dickson Baseball Dictionary - Hardcover

An invaluable American thesaurus.--Mark Shields

Very cool.--Rachel Maddow (04/09/2009)

An invaluable American thesaurus. --Mark Shields

Very cool. --Rachel Maddow (04/09/2009)

Dickson 's discursive dictionary a delight for former sandlot players, lexical scholars and members of the hot-stove league. --William Safire

An invaluable American thesaurus. --Mark Shields"

This grand book is truly a baseball lover's dream come true. From the first to the last page, it provides an enjoyable experience for readers to treasure. Of special note are the handsome presentation, adequate type size, and editorial care taken with photos and layout that makes the book accessible without compromising comprehensiveness. An essential guide to America's pastime. "

Baseball-loving dads need this book now. It's the perfect gift any time, but to receive it at the start of baseball season well, it doesn't get any better than that. --Marilyn Crain"

If you re a baseball fan and...you re curious about the etymology of the phrase out in the left field or you need a refresher on the infield fly rule. Well for 20 years, the authority, the baseball Bible, if you will, has been The Dickson Baseball Dictionary. --Melissa Block"

Very cool. --Rachel Maddow (04/09/2009)"

Paul Dickson is the author of several bestselling books, including Baseball's Greatest Quotations, The Hidden Language of Baseball, and The Joy of Keeping Score. He lives in Garrett Park, Maryland. Skip McAfee is an editor, horticulturalist, and baseball enthusiast. He is a member of the Bob Davids Chapter (Washington and Baltimore) of the Society of American Baseball Research. He is the editor of The Dickson Baseball Dictionary and is a contributor to the Research in Baseball Index project. He lives in Columbia, Maryland, with his wife.