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THE BASEBALL INDEX
Bibliography for Bobby Shantz
Database information Š 2000 SABR

ť The Baseball Index contains the following references for further reading material on Bobby Shantz (LHP 1949-64 A's , Yankees, Pirates, Astros, Cardinals, Cubs, Phillies):

3 books
14 book sections
40 articles

ť Information on how to locate the materials cited here can be found at the bottom of this page.

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ť The Baseball Index is a vast index to books, articles, and other sources on baseball compiled by volunteers from the Society for American Baseball Research. The complete index is available for purchase, and The Baseball Index Research Service can perform complicated searches for a nominal fee. Click here for more information.

BOOKS


ť Bobby Shantz: Most Valuable Player Series by Delaney, Ed
Hardbound Book (New York: A.S. Barnes & Co., 1953) -- 141 pages Stats: Player Career Stats, 0 Photos: bw:(16) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Biographies


ť Concentrated Baseball by Merkle, Ray And Bobby Shantz, Illustrated By Bob Lawler
Hardbound Book (Philadelphia: Whitmore Publishing Co., 1967) -- 168 pages Stats: n Photos: Illus(bw):(76) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Instructionals


ť The Story Of Bobby Shantz by Shantz, Bobby As Told To Ralph Bernstein
Hardbound Book (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co., 1953) -- 190 pages Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(8) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Biographies; Size

BOOK SECTIONS


ť Bobby Shantz by Honig, Donald
Book Section from Baseball Between The Lines -- p. 145, 9 page(s) New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc., 1976 Stats: n Photos: bw:(2) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Biographies


ť Bobby Shantz by Honig, Donald
Book Section from Baseball Between the Lines: Baseball in the Forties And Fifties as Told By the Men Who Played It -- p. 145, 9 page(s) Lincoln, NB: University of Nebraska Press, 1976 Stats: n Photos: bw:(2) Named people: Shantz, Bobby; Mack, Connie Topics: Oral Histories; Anecdotes; 1950D; 1960D; MVP Awards; 1952; Fielding; Stature; All-Star Games; Salaries; World Series; 1960


ť Bobby Shantz by Kiersh, Edward
Book Section from Where Have You Gone, Vince DiMaggio? -- p. 296, 6 page(s) New York: Bantam Books, 1983 Stats: Team Season Stats Photos: bw:(2) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles


ť Robert Clayton (Bobby) Shantz: "The Little Samson of the Mound" by Molter, Harry
Book Section from Famous American Athletes of Today (13th Series) -- p. 279, 20 page(s) Boston: L.C. Page, 1953 Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(1) Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Biographies


ť Bobby Shantz by Sullivan, George
Book Section from Glovemen: Twenty-Seven of Baseball's Greatest -- p. 42, 2 page(s) New York: Anthaneum Books of Young Readers, 1996 Stats: Bio Stats Photos: c:(1); bw:(2) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Fielding; Juvenile Literature


ť Bobby Shantz - Elfin Southpaw Was Spectacular In 1952 by Westcott, Rich
Book Section from Diamond Greats -- p. 164-168 Westport, Ct: Meckler Books, 1988 Stats: n Photos: bw:(1) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Biographies


ť Shantz, Robert Clayton
Book Section from Current Biography -- p. 567, 3 page(s) New York: H.W. Wilson Co., 1953 Stats: Bio Stats Photos: bw:(1) Bibliography? y Footnotes/Sourcenotes? y Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Biographies


ť Philadelphia's Little Miracle by Bernstein, Ralph
Book Section from Baseball Stars of 1953 -- p. 11, 10 page(s) New York: Lion Books, 1953 Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos: n Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles


ť Bobby Schantz by Forker, Dom
Book Section from Sweet Seasons: Recollections Of The 55-64 New York Yankees -- p. 99, 5 page(s) Dallas: Taylor Publishing Co., 1989 Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: n Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Biographies; New York Yankees; 1950D; 1960D


ť Bobby Shantz by Gallagher, Mark
Book Section from 50 Years of Yankee All-Stars -- p. 192, 2 page(s) New York: Leisure Press, 1984 Stats: Team All-Time Stats Photos: bw:(1) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles; New York Yankees; All-stars


ť 1952: Bobby Shantz by Honig, Donald
Book Section from American League MVP's -- p. 47, 2 page(s) New York: Bantam, 1989 Stats: Player Season Stats Photos: bw:(1) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles; MVP Awards; American League


ť 1952 by Masterson, Dave And Timm Boyle
Book Section from Baseball's Best: The MVPs -- p. 136, 6 page(s) Chicago: Contemporary Books, Inc., 1985 Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(2) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Sauer, Hank; Shantz, Bobby Topics: 1952; MVPs; Chicago Cubs; Philadelphia Athletics; Home Runs; Controversies; Popularity; Pitching; Control; Injuries


ť In The Beginning by Bonner, M.G.
Book Section from Baseball Rookies Who Made Good -- p. 3, 10 page(s) New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1954 Stats: n Photos: bw:(3) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Brown, Bobby; Feller, Bob; Shantz, Bobby; Kell, George Topics: Rookies; Debuts


ť The Demise of the Philadelphia Athletics by Kuklick, Bruce
Book Section from Baseball History 3: An Annual of Original Baseball Research -- p. 33, 16 page(s) Westport (CT): Meckler, Inc., 1990 Stats: Financial Stats Photos: bw:(3) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? y Named people: Mack, Connie; Mack, Roy; Mack, Earle; Mack, Connie, Jr.; Shantz, Bobby; Johnson, Arnold; Carpenter, Bob Topics: Philadelphia Athletics; Managers; Profiles; Age; Decline; Franchise Sales; Connie Mack Stadium; Management; Community Relations; Club Relocations; Economic Competition

ARTICLES


ť Stan's Tribute To Shantz: 'A Lefthanded Stu Miller'
Article in The Sporting News August 9, 1961 (Vol. 152, Issue 3) -- p. 34, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Shantz, Bobby; Musial, Stan; Miller, Stu Topics: Profiles; Comparisons


ť Bobby Shantz Discusses Memorable Career by O'Connell, T.S.
Article in Sports Collectors Digest May 17, 1991 (Vol. 18, Issue 20) -- p. 110, 2 page(s) Stats: Player Season Stats, Player Career Stats, Bio Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Shantz, Bobby; Mauch, Gene Topics: Career Years; Career-Ending Injuries


ť Wee Shantz Pitched Big: He Loomed Large as a Fielder, Too by Biederman, Les
Article in Baseball Digest March, 1965 (Vol. 24, Issue 2) -- p. 91, 2 page(s) ť Notes: Reprinted from the Pittsburgh Press Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Stature; Anecdotes


ť The Comeback
Article in Sports Illustrated May 16, 1955 (Vol. 2, Issue 18) -- p. 15, 2 page(s) Column/Series Name: Events & Discoveries Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Comebacks


ť Shantz 'Learning To Pitch All Over Again in N.L.' by Biederman, Les
Article in The Sporting News May 24, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 18) -- p. 14, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Quotes ť Notes: Reprinted from the Pittsburgh Press Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Shantz, Bobby; Mays, Willie Topics: Profiles; Pitching; National League; Evaluations


ť Little Pitcher With Big Wins; Bobby Shantz Leads Big Leagues
Article in Life July 21, 1952 (Vol. 33, Issue 3) -- p. 49, 3 page(s) Column/Series Name: Sports Stats: Bio Stats, Financial Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(3) Named people: Shantz, Bobby; Mack, Connie Topics: Profiles


ť Little Pitcher With Big Wins: Bobby Shantz Leads Big Leagues
Article in Life July 21, 1952 (Vol. 33, Issue 3) -- p. 49, 4 page(s) Column/Series Name: Sports Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(3) Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Philadelphia Athletics


ť Shantz' Whiff Saga Ended By Deluge in 1952 by Rosenthal, Harold
Article in The Sporting News July 15, 1978 (Vol. 186, Issue 2) -- p. 10 Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(5) Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: All-Star Games; 1952; Strikeouts; Rain


ť The Compleat Ball Player by Smith, Red
Article in New York Herald-Tribune March 3, 1953 ť Notes: Reprinted in Views of Sport (p.43(3)) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Shantz, Bobby; Newsom, Bobo; Moses, Wally; Stengel, Casey; Maltzberger, George Topics: Profiles; Size; Stature; Weight; Baserunning; Starting Pitchers; Military Service; Scouting; Philadelphia Athletics


ť Superb Shrimp
Article in Newsweek July 28, 1952 (Vol. 40, Issue 4) -- p. 77, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Sports Stats: Bio Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Stature; Pitching


ť Little Lefthander
Article in Time June 23, 1952 (Vol. 59, Issue 25) -- p. 57, 2 page(s) Column/Series Name: Sport Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Shantz, Bobby; Dykes, Jimmie; Mack, Connie Topics: Profiles; Left-Handed Pitchers; Stature; Fast Starts


ť Shantz On Sidelines With Bad Shoulder
Article in Pacific Stars & Stripes May 29, 1953 (Vol. 9, Issue 148) -- p. 15, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Injuries; Shoulders


ť Shantz May Try Bullpen To Regain Winning Form
Article in Pacific Stars & Stripes May 25, 1953 (Vol. 9, Issue 144) -- p. 12, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Slumps; Bullpen Assignments


ť Biggest Little Man in Baseball by Williams, Edgar
Article in Saturday Evening Post July 26, 1952 (Vol. 225, Issue 4) -- p. 25, 4 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Shantz, Bobby; Dykes, Jimmie; Garver, Ned; Bachman, Leroy; Cuthbertson, Alton; Fain, Ferris Topics: Profiles; Stature; Image


ť Bobby Shantz, the Philadelphia Athletics' Pitching Sensation and the American League's Most Valuable Player For 1952 Says...
Article in Senior Scholastic April 8, 1953 (Vol. 62, Issue 9) -- p. 41, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Advertisements; Endorsements; Grooming; GRM Razor Blades (product)


ť ...Sports Performer of the Year? by Murray, Tom
Article in Sport February, 1977 (Vol. 64, Issue 2) -- p. 14, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Didn't You Used to Be Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Post-Baseball Careers; Anecdotes


ť Shantz Defeated By Burdette in His First Start Since '59
Article in The Sporting News May 31, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 19) -- p. 25, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Shantz, Bobby; Burdette, Lew Topics: Profiles; Veterans; Starting Pitchers


ť First N.L. Win For Shantz
Article in The Sporting News May 24, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 18) -- p. 21, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Wins; Milestones


ť Gentile Raps 'Brush-Back' Pitch By Shantz For Homer
Article in The Sporting News September 28, 1960 (Vol. 150, Issue 10) -- p. 23, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Gentile, Jim; Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Home Runs; Pitching Inside


ť Some Pastime!
Article in Life August 18, 1952 (Vol. 33, Issue 7) -- p. 20, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Editorials Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Feller, Bob; Shantz, Bobby Topics: Baseball Appreciation; National Pastime; Pitchers


ť Roberts, Shantz in Form; Garver Fails To Impress by Down, Fred
Article in Pacific Stars & Stripes April 11, 1953 (Vol. 9, Issue 100) -- p. 15, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Garver, Ned; Shantz, Bobby Topics: Fast Starts; Slow Starts; 1953


ť Ford Could Be Tops in A.L. Since Feller and Newhouser
Article in The Sporting News September 13, 1961 (Vol. 152, Issue 8) -- p. 2, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Ford, Whitey; Shantz, Bobby; Parnell, Mel; Feller, Bob; Newhouser, Hal Topics: Profiles; Wins; Comparisons


ť Shantz Keeps Corsair Craft On Even Keel by Biederman, Les
Article in The Sporting News June 28, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 23) -- p. 12, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Law, Vernon; Shantz, Bobby; Friend, Bob; Hoak, Don Topics: Profiles; Injuries; Pittsburgh Pirates


ť Picks Packed With a Variety of Talents by Koenig, Bill
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly November 19, 1992 (Vol. 2, Issue 33) -- p. 27, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Grba, Eli; Shantz, Bobby; Bressoud, Eddie; Landrith, Hobie; Nelson, Roger; Mincher, Don; Mota, Manny; Brown, Ollie; Jones, Ruppert; Bailor, Bob Topics: Expansion Drafts; Trades


ť Mighty Mites: Little Men Have Had a Big Impact On the Grand Old Game by Kerrane, Kevin
Article in Show June, 1990 (Vol. 1, Issue 1) -- p. 21, 3 page(s) Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: c:(2); bw:(1); Graphs/Charts:(1) Named people: Morgan, Joe; Patek, Freddie; Pearson, Albie; Chappas, Harry; Veeck, Bill; Gaedel, Eddie; Rizzuto, Phil; Alexander, Nin; Burg, Pete; Belliard, Rafael; Viau, Lee; Shantz, Bobby; Haddix, Harvey; Face, Elroy; Courtney, Clint; Stanky, Eddie; Fox, Nellie; Daval Topics: Stature; Body Weight; Height; Size


ť Senor Sizzles While Perfessor Delays Game To Give Shantz Time To Warm Up
Article in The Sporting News June 22, 1960 (Vol. 149, Issue 22) -- p. 9, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Lopez, Al; Stengel, Casey; Shantz, Bobby Topics: Delays; Anger; New York Yankees; Chicago White Sox


ť Bucs Seal Off Route To Dish With Rugged Relief Artists by Biederman, Les
Article in The Sporting News May 10, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 16) -- p. 17, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Face, Roy; Labine, Clem; Shantz, Bobby; Murtaugh, Danny Topics: Profiles; Relief Pitchers; Consistency; Pittsburgh Pirates


ť Big Leagues Sign 'Em Year at a Time Now: Holdover Contracts Almost Passe by Carmichael, John P.
Article in Baseball Digest May, 1954 (Vol. 13, Issue 4) -- p. 79, 2 page(s) ť Notes: Condensed From The Chicago Daily News Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Robinson, Eddie; Lane, Frank; Shantz, Bobby; McCormick, Frank; Rosenthal, Larry; Barrett, Dick (Kewpie) Topics: Contracts


ť The Trade That Won a Pennant For '64 Cardinals by O'Neill, Dan
Article in Baseball Digest June, 1989 (Vol. 48, Issue 6) -- p. 40, 4 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Brock, Lou; Broglio, Ernie; Shantz, Bobby; Clemens, Doug; Spring, Jack; Toth, Paul; Devine, Bing; Keane, Johnny Topics: Trades; 1964; St. Louis Cardinals; Chicago Cubs; Management; Fan Opinions


ť Thinking Hitter by Maule, Tex
Article in Sports Illustrated June 5, 1961 (Vol. 14, Issue 22) -- p. 56, 3 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Sisler, George; Groat, Dick; Shantz, Bobby Topics: Batting Instruction


ť History Often Hammers Defending Cy Young Aces by Deane, Bill
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly November 19, 1992 (Vol. 2, Issue 33) -- p. 18, 1 page(s) Stats: All-Time Leaders, Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Maddux, Greg; Eckersley, Dennis; Shantz, Bobby; Grim, Bob; Newcombe, Don; Turley, Bob; Law, Vern; Lonborg, Jim; McLain, Denny; Blue, Vida; Carlton, Steve; Fidrych, Mark; Jones, Randy; Lyle, Sparky; Stone, Steve; Vuckovich, Pete; Saberhagen, Bret Topics: Awards; 1992; Cy Young Awards; Slumps


ť Larry and Norm Sherry-10th Brother Battery by Davids, L. Robert
Article in The Sporting News May 18, 1960 (Vol. 149, Issue 17) -- p. 1, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Sherry, Larry; Sherry, Norm; Bailey, Jim; Bailey, Ed; O'Neill, Mike; O'Neill, John; Tyler, George; Tyler, Fred; Gaston, Milt; Gaton, Al; Riddle, Elmer; Riddle, John; Shantz, Bobby; Shantz, Billy; Ferrell, Rick; Ferrell, Wes; Cooper, Walker; Cooper, Mort Topics: Brothers; Batteries; Trivia


ť Gifted Mays Certain To Enter Hall of Fame by Daniel, Dan
Article in The Sporting News June 14, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 21) -- p. 10, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Over the Fence Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Mays, Willie; McCorry, Bill; Gehrig, Lou; Shantz, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Hall of Fame Selecting; Multi-Home Run Games; Scouting; Evaluations


ť Bull-Pen Beauties Smooth Out Bumps in Path of Buccos by Biederman, Les
Article in The Sporting News May 24, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 18) -- p. 8, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Gibbon, Joe; Face, Roy; Labine, Clem; Shantz, Bobby Topics: Pittsburgh Pirates; Bullpen; Grooves


ť Is This the A's Last Year? by Dexter, Charles
Article in Sport July, 1954 (Vol. 17, Issue 1) -- p. 30, 4 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Mack, Connie; Mack, Earle; Mack, Roy; Shantz, Bobby; Ehlers, Art; Dykes, Jimmie Topics: Philadelphia Athletics; 1950d; Management; Economics; Organization; Attendance; Decline; Ownership; Club Relocation;


ť Baseball's Key Fundamentals by Weiskopf, Don
Article in Athletic Journal March, 1965 (Vol. 45, Issue 7) -- p. 10, 10 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(7) Named people: Kubek, Tony; Williams, Ted; Kuenn, Harvey; Reese, Pee Wee; Campanis, Al; Shantz, Bobby; Jansen, Larry; Hornsby, Rogers; Law, Vernon; de Viveiros, Bernie; Tappe, El; Richardson, Bobby; Boudreau, Lou Topics: Instructionals; Fundamentals


ť Hubbs First Frosh To Cop Gold Glove Award: Record-Setting Keystoner Heads N.L. All-Star Fielders; Mays and Shantz Saluted For Sixth Straight Season by Kahan, Oscar
Article in The Sporting News November 17, 1962 (Vol. 154, Issue 17) -- p. 5, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Hubbs, Ken; White, Bill; Davenport, Jim; Wills, Maury; Clemente, Roberto; Mays, Willie; Virdon, Bill; Crandall, Del; Shantz, Bobby Topics: Gold Glove Award; 1962; National League


ť Danny and Maz Collect Six Awards Each For '60 Feats
Article in The Sporting News May 24, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 18) -- p. 8, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Murtaugh, Danny; Mazeroski, Bill; Groat, Dick; Law, Vernon; Hoak, Don; Friend, Bob; Clemente, Roberto; Haddix, Harvey; Shantz, Bobby Topics: Pittsburgh Pirates; Awards


ť Pitchers Help Themselves By Perfecting Their Defense by Gammons, Peter
Article in Baseball Digest September, 1992 (Vol. 51, Issue 9) -- p. 44, 4 page(s) Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Graphs/Charts:(1) Named people: Kaat, Jim; Glavine, Tom; Smoltz, John; Swift, Bill; Hutton, Mark; Maddux, Greg; Abbott, Jim; Morris, Jack; Shantz, Bobby; Lazorko, Jack Topics: Pitchers as Fielders; Athleticism


ť Standing Small by Blount, Jr., Roy
Article in Sports Illustrated April 6, 1992 (Vol. 76, Issue 13) -- p. 110, 10 page(s) Stats: Bio Stats Photos/Illustrations: c:(7); Graphs/Charts:(3) Named people: Burg, Pete; Gaedel, Eddie; Gordon, Tom; Davidson, Donald; Lemke, Mark; Pearson, Albie; Puckett, Kirby; Patek, Freddie; Sewell, Joe; Shantz, Bobby Topics: Dream Teams; Height

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