Baseball is rapidly becoming a game of politics and denial. ... In the history of major league there have been some great power hitters. ... It has been reached as many times (18) since 1993 as it was in the 122 years of major league history before then" (Verducci). ... The Los Angeles Times and baseball officials said that baseball could easily set an attendance record this year, surpassing the 73 million ticket sales in 2000. ... It is too early to say that there will be no huge impact on baseball from the steroid scandals, but as of yet, baseball has only grown in popularity. ...

• Word Count: 818
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Baseball is a sport built on tradition and is most proud of its records. ... The substance was not banned by baseball. ... I have a good friend that plays now on the Minnesota Twins baseball team. ... He is the only player in history to hit 400 home runs and steal 400 bases. ... Drug testing should be enforced to save the down fall of baseball. ...

• Word Count: 1013
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

On April 23, 1903 the Highlanders won their first game in history. ... No other team in history can compare. ... In 1927, the Yankees were the finest team in baseball history. ... Sullivan believed that Gehrig was the most dominant in baseball history. ... Mickey Mantle was that baseball hero. ...

• Word Count: 801
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Anyone who donates a piece of his or her collection of memorabilia to a sports hall of fame such as the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, will receive a great deal of public acclaim. ... I have had fun decorating rooms of my house with sports history. ...

• Word Count: 684
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Mickey's father and grandfather passed on their love of baseball to Mickey. Mickey loved baseball and he first began playing at 11 years old. ... This gave him the ability to hit some of the longest home runs in baseball history. ... Mickey went on to play short stop for the Baxter Springs Whiz Kids a semi-pro baseball team. ... On March 1, 1969 Mickey Mantle retired from baseball. ...

• Word Count: 1184
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School