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THE BASEBALL INDEX
Bibliography for Mike Piazza
Database information Š 2000 SABR

ť The Baseball Index contains the following references for further reading material on Mike Piazza (C 1992- Dodgers, Marlins, Mets):

12 books
8 book sections
271 articles

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BOOKS


ť Mike Piazza: Mike and the Mets by Noble, Marty
Paperbound book (Champaign, Il: Sports Publishing, Inc., 1999) -- 86 pages Stats: Player's career stats; Miscellaneous stats Photos: bw:(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Biographies; Juvenile literature


ť Mike Piazza: Phenomenal Catcher by Owens, Thomas S.
Hardbound Book (New York: PowerKids Press, 1997) -- 24 pages ť Notes: Sports Greats series Stats: n Photos: c:(11) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Biographies; Juvenile Literature


ť 1994 Los Angeles Dodgers Yearbook by Shyer, Brent A. et al., eds.
Periodical (Los Angeles: Los Angeles Dodgers, 1994) -- 98 pages Stats: Rosters, Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(throughout); c:(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Karros, Eric Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; 1994; Tours; Rookie of the Year; Taiwan; Japan


ť Mike Piazza: Hard-Hitting Catcher by Savage, Jeff
Hardbound Book (Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 1997) -- 64 pages Stats: Player Season Stats, Player Career Stats Photos: c:(12); bw:(11) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Biographies; Juvenile Literature


ť Piazza by Bannon, Joseph J. Jr., supervising editor
Hardbound book (Champaign, Il: Sports Publishing, Inc., 2000) -- 128 pages Stats: n Photos: c:(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles; New York; New York Mets


ť The 1994 Los Angeles Dodgers Desk Calendar by Shyer, Brent A., Ed.
Spiral Bound (Los Angeles: Los Angeles Dodgers, 1993) -- 136 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(5); c:(20); Diagrams:(2) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Lasorda, Tommy Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; Rookie of the Year; Farm System; Realignment; Taiwan; Japan; Friendship Baseball Series


ť Mike Piazza by James, Brent
Hardbound Book (Philadelphia: Chelsea House, 1997) -- 63 pages Stats: Player Season Stats, Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(20) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Lasorda, Tommy Topics: Biographies; Draft Picks; Rookie of the Year; 1993; Juvenile Literature


ť The Legend of the Blue Knight by Gallagher, Michael, script
Pamphlet/Booklet (Los Angeles: Los Angeles Dodgers, 1997) -- 29 pages ť Notes: First of a series Stats: n Photos: Illus(color):(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Robinson, Jackie; Karros, Eric; Piazza, Mike; Mondesi, Raul; Nomo, Hideo; Hollandsworth, Todd Topics: Fiction; Comics; Rookie of the Year; Bat boys


ť Los Angeles Dodgers 1997 Yearbook by Shyer, Brent A. et al., eds.
Periodical (Los Angeles: Los Angeles Dodgers, 1997) -- 82 pages Stats: Rosters, Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(throughout); c:(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Robinson, Jackie; Hollandsworth, Todd; Piazza, Mike; Karros, Eric; Mondesi, Raul; Nomo, Hideo Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; 1997; Tours; Rookie of the Year; Taiwan; Japan


ť 1995 Los Angeles Dodgers Yearbook by Shyer, Brent A. et al., eds.
Periodical (Los Angeles: Los Angeles Dodgers, 1995) -- 82 pages Stats: Rosters, Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(throughout); c:(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Podres, Johnny; Robinson, Jackie; Newcombe, Don; Black, Joe, Gilliam, Jim; Howard, Frank; Lefebvre, Jim; Sizemore, Ted; Howe, STeve; Sax, Steve; Valenzuela, Fernando; Sutcliffe, Rick; Karros, Eric; Piazza, Mike; Mondesi, Raul Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; 1995; Rookie of the Year; 1955; World Series


ť The Good Guys of Baseball by Egan, Terry; Stan Friedman; Mike Levine
Hardbound Book (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1997) -- 112 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(16) Indexed? n Bibliography? y Named people: Ausanio, Joe; Puckett, Kirby; Vaughn, Mo; Ripken, Cal, Jr.; Wardlow, Don; Lucas, Jim; Alou, Felipe; Alou, Moises; Nomo, Hideo; Ramirez, Manny; Kruk, John; Palermo, Steve; Piazza, Mike; Thomas, Frank; Abbott, Jim; Showalter, Buck; Griffey, Ken, Jr. Topics: Profiles; Heroes; Role Models; Juvenile Literature


ť Baseball Superstars by Cohen, Joanna
Paperbound book (New York: Sports Illustrated for Kids, 1996) -- 32 pages Stats: n Photos: c:(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Griffey, Ken Jr.; Thomas, Frank; Maddux, Greg; Lofton, Kenny; Larkin, Barry; Piazza, Mike; Vaughn, Mo; Nomo, Hideo; McGwire, Mark; Johnson, Randy; Gwynn, Tony; Bonds, Barry; Ripken, Cal Jr. Topics: Juvenile literature; Profiles

BOOK SECTIONS


ť Los Angeles Dodgers by Gillette, Gary; Stuart Shea
Book Section from The Spy: Baseball '98 -- p. 224, 8 page(s) New York: Total Sports, 1998 Stats: Team All-Time Stats Photos: Graphs/Charts:(2) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Park, Chan Ho; Hollandsworth, Todd; Nixon, Otis; Astacio, Pedro; Young, Eric; Guerrero, Wilton; Park, Chan Ho; Nomo, Hideo; Suzuki, Makato; Hasegawa, Shigetoshi; Kashiwada, Takashi; Irabu, Hideki Topics: Season Reviews; 1997; Season Previews; Hot Stove League; Predictions; 1998; Los Angeles Dodgers; Inconsistency; Leadoff; On Base Percentage; Franchise Sales; Owners; Fox; Foreign-Born Players


ť Who Led the League In Fumbles? by Zminda, Don
Book Section from STATS 1996 Baseball Scoreboard -- p. 204, 5 page(s) Skokie, IL: STATS Publishing, 1996 Stats: Season Leaders Photos: 4:1; 7:2 Named people: Piazza, Mike; Lopez, Javy; Abbott, Kurt; Sheffield, Gary; Bonilla, Bobby Topics: Season Reviews; 1995; Statistics; Statistical Leaders; Errors; Fielding


ť Mike Piazza by McCarver, Tim with Danny Peary
Book section from The Perfect Season: Why 1998 Was Baseball's Greatest Year -- p. 44, 8 page(s) New York: Villard Books, 1999 Stats: n Photos: n Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles


ť Mike Piazza by Rosenthal, Ken
Book Section from Best of the Best, Baseball: 35 Major League Superstars -- p. 118, 4 page(s) Indianapolis, In: Masters Press, 1998 Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: bw Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles


ť A Tale of Two Dodgers by Francis, C. Phillip
Book Section from Grandstand Baseball Annual, 1996 -- p. 197, 2 page(s) Downey, Ca: Joseph M. Wayman, 1996 Stats: n Photos: n Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Campanella, Roy; Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles


ť The New Bombers by Castle, George
Book Section from Petersen's Baseball 1993 Pro Preview -- p. 58, 4 page(s) 1994 Stats: n Photos: c:(8); bw:(3) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Gonzalez, Juan; Thomas, Frank; Piazza, Mike; Wilkins, Rick; Belle, Albert; Salmon, Tim; Griffey, Ken, Jr.; Plantier, Phil; Palmer, Dean; Whiten, Mark; Sosa, Sammy Topics: Hitters; Power Hitters


ť Atlanta Braves: Did Maddux Deserve the MVP Award? by Zminda, Don
Book Section from STATS 1996 Baseball Scoreboard -- p. 46, 5 page(s) Skokie, IL: STATS Publishing, 1996 Stats: n Photos: Graphs/Charts:(1) Named people: Maddux, Greg; Larkin, Barry; James, Bill; Piazza, Mike; Bichette, Dante Topics: Season Reviews (1995); Statistical Analysis; Statistics; MVP Awards (1995); National League; Starting Pitchers; Defense; Clutch Performances; Comparisons


ť Sure Belle Was Great, But Did He Create the Most Runs? by Zminda, Don
Book Section from STATS 1996 Baseball Scoreboard -- p. 145, 5 page(s) Skokie, IL: STATS Publishing, 1996 Stats: Season Leaders Photos: 4:1; 7:3 Named people: Belle, Albert; Martinez, Edgar; Thomas, Frank; Bonds, Barry; Piazza, Mike; Salmon, Tim; Sheffield, Gary Topics: Season Reviews; 1995; Statistical Analysis; Statistics; Breakdowns; Statistical Leaders; Runs Created; Offensive Winning Percentage

ARTICLES


ť Piazza Makes Most of Opportunity by Delany, Maureen
Article in Baseball America September 10, 1991 (Vol. 11, Issue 15) -- p. 16, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: California League Stats: Team Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Improvement


ť New York Fan Catches Piazza Fever by Heiss, Dana
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly December 31, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 41) -- p. 24, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Clubhouse Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Collecting; Memorabilia; Fans; Baseball Cards


ť Dodgers' Mike Piazza Ignores Rookie of the Year Hype by Olney, Buster
Article in Baseball Digest October, 1993 (Vol. 52, Issue 10) -- p. 33, 3 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles; Position Changes; Rookie of The Year; 1993


ť Keeping Team's Top Players Could Rest On Approval of Sale by Williams, Pete
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly December 17, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 39) -- p. 21, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Nomo, Hideo; Murdoch, Rupert; Claire, Fred; Karros, Eric; Konerko, Paul Topics: Franchise Sales; Contract Negotiations; Free Agents; Japanese Players


ť Look Out, Giants: the Bickering Dodgers Are Starting To Clique by Williams, Pete
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly July 23, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 18) -- p. 10, 3 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Illus(c):(1); bw:(2) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Russell, Bill; Candiotti, Tom; Valdes, Ismael; Astacio, Pedro Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; Chemistry; Pennant Races; NL West; 1997; Race; Ethnic Groups; Japanese Players; Latino Players; Teammate Relations; Player Dissension; Player-Management Relations; Injuries; Left-Handed Batters; Left-Handed Pitchers


ť Take Control. Dig Deeper
Article in Boys' Life May, 1994 (Vol. 84, Issue 5) -- p. 16, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(2) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Advertisements; Endorsements; Baseball Cards; Topps Baseball Cards (product)


ť Piazza Pizza and Other Delights by Snyder, Deron
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly November 5, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 33) -- p. 22, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Clubhouse Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Food; Recipes; Charity Work


ť No Title For Mike; Long Season Wears Down Piazza's Bid For N.L. Crown by Holmes, Tot
Article in Dodgers Dugout October 15, 1996 (Vol. 11, Issue 15) -- p. 9, 1 page(s) Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles; Batting Titles; Evaluations


ť Piazza's Pay by Brown, Tom
Article in Dodgers Dugout November, 1996 (Vol. 11, Issue 17) -- p. 5, 1 page(s) Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Contract Negotiations; Salaries; Profiles


ť Mike Piazza Signs Two-Year Contract, Avoids Arbitration
Article in Dodgers Dugout November, 1996 (Vol. 11, Issue 17) -- p. 6, 1 page(s) Stats: Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Contracts; Salaries; Contract Negotiations


ť Bewildered Dodgers Face Many Questions by Acee, Kevin
Article in Dodgers Dugout October 15, 1997 (Vol. 12, Issue 15) -- p. 3, 1 page(s) Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; 1997; Evaluations


ť Mike Piazza Second in All-Time MVP Voting, Fifth in Top 10
Article in Dodgers Dugout November, 1997 (Vol. 12, Issue 17) -- p. 10, 1 page(s) Stats: Player Season Stats, Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: MVP Awards; Selection Process; 1997; Los Angeles Dodgers; All-Time Leaders


ť Piazza Not Ready To Start Talking
Article in Dodgers Dugout November, 1997 (Vol. 12, Issue 17) -- p. 5, 1 page(s) Stats: Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Contract Negotiations


ť Piazza Gives Dodgers a Deadline; Catcher's Agent Says He Wants Contract Extension Signed By Feb. 15 Or He Will Test Free-Agent Market After Next Season by Reid, Jason
Article in Dodgers Dugout November, 1997 (Vol. 12, Issue 17) -- p. 5, 1 page(s) Stats: Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: Graphs/Charts:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Contract Negotiations; Contract Extensions; Salaries; Los Angeles Dodgers


ť Arizona Fall League Retires Piazza's Jersey
Article in Dodgers Dugout November, 1997 (Vol. 12, Issue 17) -- p. 11, 1 page(s) ť Notes: brief article Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Retired Numbers; Uniforms; Arizona Fall League


ť Dodgers Catcher Mike Piazza Ted Williams Award Winner
Article in Dodgers Dugout November, 1997 (Vol. 12, Issue 17) -- p. 12, 1 page(s) Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: Graphs/Charts:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Statistical Leaders; Ted Williams Award; 1997


ť Catching Can't Stop Piazza's Hitting by Crasnick, Jerry
Article in Dodgers Dugout September 30, 1997 (Vol. 12, Issue 14) -- p. 5, 1 page(s) Stats: Player Career Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles; Catchers; Catching; Endurance


ť Catching Grief: Piazza in Precarious Position by Acee, Kevin
Article in Dodgers Dugout May 30, 1997 (Vol. 12, Issue 6) -- p. 3, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles; Injuries; Key Players


ť Piazza: He Breaks Sound Barrier as He Fast Catches Up To Lombardi, History by Brown, Tim
Article in Dodgers Dugout February, 1997 -- p. 3, 1 page(s) Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles; Comparisons


ť Monster Homer Not Enough by Cunningham, Dave
Article in Dodgers Dugout September 30, 1997 (Vol. 12, Issue 14) -- p. 1, 2 page(s) Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Tape Measure Home Runs; 0921997d


ť They're Done: This Club Simply Has Too Many Problems To Contend by Plaschke, Bill
Article in Dodgers Dugout August 30, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 12) -- p. 5, 1 page(s) Stats: Team Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: Illus(bw):(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; 1998; Evaluations; Pennant Races; Trades


ť Postseason All-Stars Offer Change of Face: National League by White, Paul
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly November 5, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 33) -- p. 4, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Leading Off Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Hundley, Todd; Galarraga, Andres; Bagwell, Jeff; McGwire, Mark; Biggio, Craig; Kent, Jeff; Blauser, Jeff; Castilla, Vinny; Jones, Chipper; Bichette, Dante; Bonds, Barry; Lankford, Ray; Mondesi, Raul; Walker, Larry; Gwynn, Tony Topics: All-Star Teams; Awards; Season Reviews; 1997; Breakdowns; National League


ť A Met Life Doesn't Pay by McHale, Matt
Article in Dodgers Dugout August 15, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 11) -- p. 5, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles; Stress; Status; New York Mets


ť Piazza To Go? Lasorda: Mets' Fans Are Booing Catcher Out of New York by Keegan, Tom
Article in Dodgers Dugout August 15, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 11) -- p. 5, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Lasorda, Tommy Topics: Player-Fan Relations; New York (NY); New York Mets


ť Dodgers Hope For Help From Friends in Wild Card Chase by Spencer, Phil
Article in Dodgers Dugout July 30, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 11) -- p. 7, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: The View From the Right Coast Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Coscarart, Peter Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; 1998; Evaluations; Transactions; Pensions


ť Piazza and His Agent Blew It, So Fox Decides To Recast the Show by Keisser, Bob
Article in Dodgers Dugout May 30, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 7) -- p. 10, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Lozano, Dan Topics: Trades; Contract Negotiations; Los Angeles Dodgers; Evaluations


ť Teammates Startled, But Accept It as Part of the Business by Noland, Eric
Article in Dodgers Dugout May 30, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 7) -- p. 10, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Trades; Los Angeles Dodgers; Evaluations


ť New York Mets
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly July 9, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 16) -- p. 16, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Valentine, Bobby; Williams, Gerald Topics: New York Mets; Catchers; Home Plate Collisions; 0705998g; Concussions; Injuries; Head; Trades


ť New York Mets
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly May 20, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 9) -- p. 16, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Phillips, Steve; Hundley, Todd; Olerud, John Topics: New York Mets; Trade Speculation; Catchers; First Basemen; Playing Time; 1998


ť Greed Done Him In by Spencer, Phil
Article in Dodgers Dugout May 30, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 7) -- p. 7, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: One Man's Opinion Stats: Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Greed; Contract Negotiations; Trades; Evaluations


ť Mike Piazza On the Breakup: "I Won't Lie and Say I Wasn't Heartbroken" by Simers, T.J.
Article in Dodgers Dugout May 30, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 7) -- p. 8, 1 page(s) Stats: Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Trades; Evaluations; Los Angeles Dodgers; Player-Management Relations; Player-Fan Relations


ť These Ain't Your Father's Rules by Holmes, Tot
Article in Dodgers Dugout May 30, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 7) -- p. 1, 2 page(s) Stats: Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Trades; Finances; Los Angeles Dodgers; Evaluations


ť Many Trying To Sign Mike Piazza
Article in Dodgers Dugout May 15, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 6) -- p. 2, 1 page(s) Stats: Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Endorsements; Contracts; Nike (company)


ť Piazza, Mets Agree On $91 Million Deal
Article in Dodgers Dugout October 30, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 16) -- p. 3, 1 page(s) Stats: Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Contracts; Salaries


ť Piazza Garners Player of the Week Honors
Article in Dodgers Dugout May 15, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 6) -- p. 5, 1 page(s) ť Notes: brief article Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Player of The Week; 1998


ť Take Me To Your Leader...If You Can Find One in Sports by Keisser, Bob
Article in Dodgers Dugout March, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 2) -- p. 7, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Butler, Brett Topics: Leadership; Captains; Personality; Attitude; Los Angeles Dodgers; Evaluations


ť New York Mets
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly July 29, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 19) -- p. 16, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Franco, Julio Topics: New York Mets; Winning Streaks; Fan Behavior; 1998; Pennant Races; Wildcards; National League


ť Sayonara? Piazza's Lucrative Fan Base Could Shrink If He Parts With Nomo by Acee, Kevin
Article in Dodgers Dugout February, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 1) -- p. 5, 1 page(s) Stats: Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Nomo, Hideo; Lozano, Dan Topics: Profiles; Free Agents; Contract Negotiations; Batteries; Popularity; Fans; Japan; Endorsements; Agents


ť Winter Wraps Come Off; Piazza An Early No-Show
Article in Dodgers Dugout January, 1998 (Vol. 12, Issue 19) -- p. 2, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: The Bat Rack Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Workouts; Los Angeles Dodgers; 1998; Contract Negotiations


ť Of Mike and His Contract by Holmes, Tot
Article in Dodgers Dugout February, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 1) -- p. 10, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Tot's Thoughts Stats: Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Contracts; Salaries; Key Players; Los Angeles Dodgers


ť Fox's First Order of Business Is To Sign Piazza To Contract
Article in Dodgers Dugout March, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 2) -- p. 1, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Chernin, Peter; Carey, Chase; Lozano, Dan Topics: Executives; Los Angeles Dodgers; Transactions; Free Agents; Contract Negotiations


ť New York Mets
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly May 27, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 10) -- p. 17, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: New York Mets; Catchers; Contract Negotiations; Trades; Salaries; 1998


ť Piazza Calls Off Negotiations by Holmes, Tot
Article in Dodgers Dugout April 15, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 4) -- p. 11, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Tot's Thoughts Stats: Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Contract Negotiations; Coverage; Image


ť Piazza Belts Grand Slam HRs in Consecutive Games
Article in Dodgers Dugout April 15, 1998 (Vol. 13, Issue 4) -- p. 7, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles; Grand Slams; Streaks


ť New York Mets
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly November 4, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 33) -- p. 14, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Leiter, Al; Hundley, Todd; Baerga, Carlos; Ventura, Robin; Caminiti, Ken; Alfonzo, Edgardo Topics: Hot Stove League; 1999; Free Agents; Status; Options; Contract Negotiations; Payrolls; New York Mets


ť Ready For Class To Begin: the Dodgers' Mike Piazza Wants To Disprove the Sophomore Jinx Theory. by Cunningham, Bob
Article in Fantasy Baseball May, 1994 (Vol. 5, Issue 3) -- p. 106, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles; Rookie of The Year; Sophomore Jinx


ť Hardball by Pierce, Charles P
Article in GQ: Gentlemens Quarterly May, 1994 (Vol. 64, Issue 5) -- p. 67, 6 page(s) Photos/Illustrations: Photograph Named people: Piazza, Mike; Piazza, Vincent Jr Topics: Profiles; Fathers; Litigation; Antitrust Laws


ť Topps - Own the Game
Article in Inside Sports June, 1994 (Vol. 16, Issue 6) -- p. 42, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Advertisements; Baseball Cards; Topps Baseball Cards (product)


ť Totally at Home by Schwarz, Alan
Article in Inside Sports May, 1997 (Vol. 19, Issue 5) -- p. 22, 6 page(s) Column/Series Name: Inside Interview Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(5) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Interviews; Popularity; Image; Los Angeles Dodgers; Interests; Music


ť Mets Make It Look Easy Doing It the Hard Way by Battista, Judy
Article in New York Times October 10, 1999 (Vol. 149, Issue 51671) -- p. 40, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Baseball Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Agbayani, Benny Topics: New York Mets; NL Championship Series; 1999; Lineups; Evaluations


ť Staying Alive Is Yet Another Challenge For the Mets by Battista, Judy
Article in New York Times October 17, 1999 (Vol. 149, Issue 51678) -- p. 39, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Leiter, Al; Valentine, Bobby Topics: New York Mets; Postseasons; 1999; Clutch Performances; Evaluations


ť Mike Piazza Is Planning To Go the Distance For Mets by Kepner, Tyler
Article in New York Times February 13, 2000 -- p. 33, 2 page(s) Column/Series Name: Heavy Burdens Behinds the Plate Stats: Player Career Stats Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles; Catchers; New York Mets; Career Longevity; Durability


ť Piazza's Power Overcomes Arizona's Stolen Bases by Kepner, Tyler
Article in New York Times May 21, 2000 (Vol. 149, Issue 51395) -- p. 36, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Jones, Bobby Topics: Stealing; Power Hitting; Offense; Strategy; Profiles


ť New York Lets Piazza Hear Boos: Fans Could Affect Contract Talks by Nightengale, Bob
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly July 29, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 19) -- p. 6, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Harris, Lenny; Piazza, Vince Topics: Crowds; Fan Behavior; Player-Fan Relations; New York Mets; Catchers; 1998; Trades; Home Runs; Profiles


ť Piazza Injury To Keep Him Out of Lineup; He Will Miss 2 Games After Collision at Plate by Kepner, Tyler
Article in New York Times April 30, 2000 (Vol. 149, Issue 51374) -- p. 29, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Injuries; Collisions


ť As Piazza Clears His Head, Zeile ? by Curry, Jack
Article in New York Times June 4, 2000 -- p. 37, 1 page(s) ť Notes: check last word in title Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Zeile, Todd Topics: Profiles; Catchers; Injuries; Head


ť Charting the Expansion-Led Explosion in Young Talent by Henninger, Thom, Ed.
Article in Prospects Report July, 1993 (Vol. 2, Issue 2) -- p. 1, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Conine, Jeff; Carr, Chuck; Salmon, Tim; Lansing, Mike; Castilla, Vinny; Kirby, Wayne; Amaral, Rich; Nied, David; Berry, Sean; Hentgen, Pat; Arocha, Rene; Cooke, Steve Topics: Colorado Rockies; Florida Marlins; Rookies; Depth; Pitching Staff; Rookie of The Year


ť Piazza and Leiter Head To the Bank by Nightengale, Bob
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly October 28, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 32) -- p. 9, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Leiter, Al; Bonilla, Bobby; Young, Eric; Williams, Bernie; Ventura, Robin; Caminiti, Ken Topics: New York Mets; Free Agents; Hot Stove League; 1999; Contracts; Contract Negotiations; Salaries; Payrolls; Trade Speculation


ť Inside the Deal: Covert Meetings, Big Payoffs and Marquee Names Mark Mega-deal by Nightengale, Bob
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly May 20, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 9) -- p. 28, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Brantley, Jeff; Abbott, Kurt; Rodriguez, Felix; Benes, Andy; Sanders, Reggie; Casanova, Raul; Hollandsworth, Todd; Zeile, Todd; Barrios, Manuel; Smiley, Don; Dombrowski, Dave; Claire, Fred Topics: Trades; Florida Marlins; Los Angeles Dodgers; Salaries; Budgets; Payrolls; Franchise Sales; Owners; Free Agents; Contract Negotiations; No-Trade Clauses; African-American Players; Trade Speculation


Nightengale, Bob
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly February 11, 1998 (Vol. 7, Issue 47) -- p. 6, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; Contract Negotiations; Extensions; Salaries; Catchers; Player-Management Relations; 1998


ť Mike Piazza by Singer, Tom
Article in Sport May, 1994 (Vol. 85, Issue 5) -- p. 26, 2 page(s) Column/Series Name: One on One Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(2) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles; Potential; Motivation


ť Catcher by Weinberg, Rick
Article in Sport April, 1995 (Vol. 86, Issue 4) -- p. 34, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Baseball's Best Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Rodriguez, Ivan; Steinbach, Terry; Alomar, Sandy; Daulton, Darren Topics: Profiles; Catchers; Ratings


ť Around the Basepaths by Nightengale, Bob
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly April 15, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 4) -- p. 6, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; Contract Negotiations; Extensions; 1998; Contracts; Salaries


ť Mike Piazza Spends 9 Innings Destroying His Hair. and 90 Seconds Bringing It Back
Article in Sport February, 1997 (Vol. 88, Issue 2) -- p. 17, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1); bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Advertisements; Endorsements; Hair; Pert Plus Shampoo (product)


ť Rating the Catchers by Zucker, Scott
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly November 11, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 34) -- p. 10, 3 page(s) Stats: Season Leaders Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Rodriguez, Ivan; Kendall, Jason; Lopez, Javy; Posada, Jorge Topics: Season Reviews; 1998; Catchers; Comparisons; Statistics; Decline; Improvement


ť New York, New York by Schwarz, Alan
Article in Sport April, 1999 (Vol. 90, Issue 4) -- p. 42, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(2) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Jeter, Derek Topics: Interviews; New York (NY); New York Yankees; New York Mets; Rivalries


ť Improved Play Sparking a New Round of Trade Rumors
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly June 3, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 11) -- p. 16, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Hundley, Todd; Olerud, John; Mlicki, Dave; Baerga, Carlos Topics: New York Mets; Trade Speculation; 1998; Catchers; Player-Management Relations; Position Changes; Alcohol


ť Los Angeles Dodgers
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly April 15, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 4) -- p. 19, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Lozano, Dan; Claire, Fred Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; Contract Negotiations; Extensions; 1998; Catchers; Free Agents


ť A Piazza With Everything by Whiteside, Kelly
Article in Sports Illustrated July 5, 1993 (Vol. 79, Issue 1) -- p. 12, 6 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(3) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Profiles


ť Los Angeles Dodgers
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly January 7, 1998 (Vol. 7, Issue 42) -- p. 15, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Mondesi, Raul Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; Extensions; Contract Negotiations; Right Fielders; Catchers; Salaries; Payrolls; Budgets


ť Los Angeles Dodgers
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly April 8, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 3) -- p. 22, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Graziano, Bob; Murdoch, Rupert Topics: Los Angeles Dodgers; Contract Negotiations; Catchers; 1998; Franchise Sales; Player-Management Relations


ť Mike Piazza Spends 9 Innings Destroying His Hair and 90 Seconds Bringing It Back
Article in Sports Illustrated March 31, 1997 (Vol. 86, Issue 13) -- p. 105, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Baseball Previews 1997 - Scouting Reports Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Advertisements; Endorsements; Pert Shampoo (product)


ť Fox Is in the Hunt by Verducci, Tom
Article in Sports Illustrated May 25, 1998 (Vol. 88, Issue 21) -- p. 44(5 ť Notes: Includes a list of 4 additional blockbuster trades; names of players involved are not listed here Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(3); bw:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Sheffield, Gary; Murdoch, Rupert; Huizenga, Wayne; Wladika, Vince; Claire, Fred; Dombrowski, Dave; Graziano, Bob; Carey, Chase; Chernin, Peter Topics: Trades; Economic Impact


ť Playin' the Dodger Blues by Bamberger, Michael
Article in Sports Illustrated May 25, 1998 (Vol. 88, Issue 21) -- p. 32, 10 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(10) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Lankford, Ray; Piazza, Vince; Claire, Fred; Sheffield, Gary; Zile, Todd; Lozano, Don Topics: Trades; Profiles


ť Detroit Tigers
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly May 27, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 10) -- p. 14, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Detroit Tigers; Slow Starts; 1998; Won-Lost Records; Pennant Races; AL Central; Realignment; Trade Speculation


ť Florida Marlins
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly May 27, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 10) -- p. 17, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Fernandez, Alex; Zeile, Todd; Leyland, Jim Topics: Florida Marlins; Salaries; Payrolls; Trades; 1998; Trade Speculation; Managers; Status


ť To Deal Or Not To Deal by Crothers, Tim
Article in Sports Illustrated July 6, 1998 (Vol. 89, Issue 1) -- p. 66, 2 page(s) Column/Series Name: Inside Baseball Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Johnson, Randy; Gillick, Pat; Ziele, Todd Topics: Trades; Salaries; Free Agents; Baltimore Orioles


ť Fizzlers by Hunt, John
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly May 20, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 9) -- p. 22, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Fantasy Insider Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Piazza, Mike; Brantley, Jeff; Abbott, Kurt; Rodriguez, Felix; Benes, Andy; Sanders, Reggie; Casanova, Raul; Hollandsworth, Todd; Zeile, Todd Topics: Fantasy Baseball; Roster Spots; Playing Time; 1998; Injuries; Health; Benchings; Slumps; 0520998d


ť Peak Performers For the Second Half: National League by Hunt, John
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly June 10, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 12) -- p. 23, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Fantasy Insider Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Kendall, Jason; Bagwell, Jeff; Caminiti, Ken; Castilla, Vinny; Biggio, Craig; DeShields, Delino; Womack, Tony; Walker, Larry; Bonds, Barry; Mondesi, Raul; Sosa, Sammy; Gwynn, Tony Topics: Fantasy Baseball; All-Star Break; 1998; Breakdowns; Predictions; National League


ť Baseball Bucks; Golden Mike Award by Bamberger, Michael
Article in Sports Illustrated November 2, 1998 (Vol. 89, Issue 18) -- p. 38, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Scorecard Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Piazza, Mike; Piazza, Vince Topics: Salaries; New York Mets; Los Angeles Dodgers


ť All Seems Forgiven by Bechtel, Mark and Pearlman, Jeff (eds)
Article in Sports Illustrated September 7, 1998 (Vol. 89, Issue 10) -- p. 72, 3 page(s) Column/Series Name: Inside Baseball Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(2) Named people: Piazza, Mike Topics: Trades; Profiles

Finding Your Sources...

Now that you have your list of sources, how do you find the sources themselves? This may be a problem for any researcher regardless of the sources he or she is trying to use. The Baseball Index contains many cataloged materials that are not easily obtained and the researcher may have difficulty locating them.

The logical first place to go is one's local libraries; the larger, the better. An excellent guide to library holdings in the United States and Canada is OCLC's WorldCat. This electronic resource is available through many libraries, public or academic. Academic libraries, particularly those at large universities, often house