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THE BASEBALL INDEX
Bibliography for Syd Thrift
Database information Š 2000 SABR

ť The Baseball Index contains the following references for further reading material on Syd Thrift :

1 books
1 book sections
49 articles

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

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BOOKS


ť The Game According To Syd: The Theories and Teachings of Baseball's Leading Innovators by Thrift, Syd And Barry Shapiro
Hardbound Book (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1990) -- 304 pages Stats: n Photos: n Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Thrift, Syd Topics: Biographies; Pittsburgh Pirates; General Managers; Instructionals; Instructional Schools; Coaching; Science; Vision; Eye-hand Coordination; Speed; Coordination

BOOK SECTIONS


ť Whitey Herzog, Larry Himes, Jack McKeon And Syd Thrift Discuss The Role Of General Manager
Book Section from The Show -- p. 52-57 Seattle, Wa: Preview Publishing, 1991 (Vol. 2, Issue 1) Stats: n Photos: c:(4) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Herzog, Whitey; Himes, Larry; McKeon, Jack; Thrift, Syd Topics: General Managers; Trades; Management; Organization

ARTICLES


ť Royal 'Leftovers' Burn Up Gulf Coast Loop by Brockmann, John
Article in The Sporting News August 14, 1971 (Vol. 172, Issue 5) -- p. 47, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thrift, Syd; Keller, Buzzy; Gipson, Bob; Minoso, Minnie, Jr.; Napoleon, Ed Topics: Kansas City Royals; Baseball Schools; Player Development; Gulf Coast League; Working Agreements


ť Credited With the Save Is Thrift by Holmes, John
Article in Insight May 9, 1988 (Vol. 4, Issue 19) -- p. 60, 2 page(s) Photos/Illustrations: Photos Named people: Thrift, Syd Topics: Pittsburgh Pirates; Improvement; Player Development; General Managers


ť Royals' Baseball Academy Opening Student Tryouts
Article in The Sporting News February 20, 1971 (Vol. 171, Issue 6) -- p. 45, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thrift, Syd Topics: Kansas City Royals; Baseball Schools; Player Development; Tryouts


ť Ambition: the Thrift Crisis by Kiersh, Edward
Article in Regardie's May, 1990 (Vol. 10, Issue 9) -- p. 56, 10 page(s) Photos/Illustrations: Photograph; Illustration Named people: Thrift, Syd Topics: Profiles; Executives


ť Trade Secrets: a Glimpse at the Theories and Teachings of Baseball Innovator Syd Thrift by Thrift, Syd; and Barry Shapiro
Article in Show July, 1990 (Vol. 01, Issue 02) -- p. 35, 4 page(s) ť Notes: Excerpted from THE GAME ACCORDING TO SYD by Syd Thrift and Barry Shapiro. 1990. Simon & Schuster Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(2) Named people: Thrift, Syd; McKeon, Jack; Rosen, Al; Dombrowski, Dave; Cox, Bobby; Maxvill, Dal; Port, Mike; Peters, Hank; Rhoden, Rick; Reuschel, Rick; Drabek, Doug; Buhner, Jay; Fisher, Brian; Kemp, Steve; LaPoint, Dave; Bonds, Barry; Van Slyke, Andy; Pena, Tony; LaVa Topics: Trades; General Managers; Strategy



Article in Sport March, 1987 (Vol. 78, Issue 3) -- p. 11, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Sport Talk Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thrift, Syd Topics: Profiles; General Managers; Pittsburgh Pirates; Transactions; Evaluations


ť The Great Pirate Hunter: Pittsburgh GM Syd Thrift Is One Sharp Bird Dog When It Comes To Tracking Down Baseball Talent by Shapiro, Barry
Article in Sport May, 1988 (Vol. 79, Issue 5) -- p. 62, 5 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(3) Named people: Thrift, Syd Topics: Profiles; General Managers; Pittsburgh Pirates; Player Development


ť 'Fantastic' Year For Royal Academy by Claassen, Spike
Article in The Sporting News December 11, 1971 (Vol. 172, Issue 22) -- p. 40, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thrift, Syd; Rojas, Cookie; Schacht, Al Topics: Kansas City Royals; Baseball Schools; Player Development


ť Pirates Select Thrift as G.M. by Feeney, Charley
Article in The Sporting News November 18, 1985 (Vol. 200, Issue 21) -- p. 51, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thrift, Syd; Brown, Joe L. Topics: Profiles; General Managers; Pittsburgh Pirates; Profiles


ť Eyes On the Ball by Castle, George
Article in Sport June, 1992 (Vol. 83, Issue 6) -- p. 12, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Sport Talk Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Illus(bw):(1) Named people: Thrift, Syd; Harrison, Bill Topics: Vision; Innovations


Hertzel, Bob
Article in The Sporting News January 2, 1989 (Vol. 207, Issue 1) -- p. 52, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thrift, Syd; Rich, Bob Topics: Baseball Schools; Proposals(Business)


ť School's In: Watch Out For Baseball Players by Leggett, William
Article in Sports Illustrated August 23, 1971 (Vol. 35, Issue 8) -- p. 38, 2 page(s) Column/Series Name: Baseball Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thrift, Syd; Griffith, Clark; Herman, Billy; Tanner, Joe; Minoso, Minnie; Washington, Ron Topics: Kansas City Royals; Baseball Schools; Player Development


ť Thrift Book Moves To New Publisher by Sandomir, Richard
Article in Sports Inc. November 14, 1988 (Vol. 1, -- p. 10, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Illus(c):(1) Named people: Thrift, Syd; Shapiro, Barry; Newman, Jeff; Doughty, Larry Topics: Publishing; General Managers


ť Small Minds in Small Towns, While Dallas Hosts Minors by White, Paul
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly December 14, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 35) -- p. 2, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thrift, Syd; Kirk, Peter Topics: Labor Negotiations; Labor-Management Relations; Labor Strikes; 1994; Winter Meetings; Minor Leagues; Owners; Bowie Baysox; Frederick Keys


ť Thrift Firing Illustrates Team's Inner Workings: Ex-GM Violated Boardroom Decorum by Sandomir, Richard
Article in Sports Inc. October 10, 1988 (Vol. 1, -- p. 2, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: News: Front Office Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thrift, Syd Topics: General Managers; Executives; Dismissals


ť Baltimore Orioles
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly November 2, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 32) -- p. 8, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thrift, Syd; Foss, Joe Topics: Baltimore Orioles; Management; Directors of Player Development; Status; 1995; Contracts


ť Pinstripe Perestroika by Fleshler, Dan
Article in Village Voice July 4, 1989 (Vol. 34, Issue 27) -- p. 50, 2 page(s) Photos/Illustrations: Photos Named people: Thrift, Syd; Steinbrenner, George Topics: Owners; General Managers; New York Yankees


ť College Courses Part of Royal Academy Program by Willson, Brad
Article in The Sporting News June 13, 1970 (Vol. 169, Issue 22) -- p. 45, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thrift, Syd; Kauffman, Ewing Topics: Baseball Schools; Kansas City Royals; Player Development; Education; Innovations


ť Thrift, Head of Royals' Academy, Breaks Nose by n
Article in The Sporting News October 3, 1970 (Vol. 170, Issue 12) -- p. 20, 1 page(s) ť Notes: Minoso Rojas is the son of Minnie Minoso Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thrift, Syd; Minoso, Rojas, Orestes Topics: Profiles; Executives; Baseball Schools; Injuries; Nose; Foul Balls


ť Royals Holding Unique Tryout Camps in Florida by n
Article in The Sporting News February 28, 1970 (Vol. 169, Issue 7) -- p. 8, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thrift, Syd Topics: Kansas City Royals; Tryouts; Baseball Schools; Player Development


ť Royals Teed Off By NCAA Warning Against Academy by n
Article in The Sporting News April 11, 1970 (Vol. 169, Issue 13) -- p. 43, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thrift, Syd; Kauffman, Ewing Topics: Kansas City Royals; Baseball Schools; Player Development; Tryouts; College Baseball; Controversies


ť Royals' Pupils Will Go On Tour of Latin Nations by Claassen, Spike
Article in The Sporting News April 24, 1971 (Vol. 171, Issue 15) -- p. 34, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thrift, Syd Topics: Baseball Schools; Kansas City Royals; Player Development; Travel; Latin America


ť 15 Selected for Royals' Academy by Claasen, Harold
Article in The Sporting News July 25, 1970 (Vol. 170, Issue 2) -- p. 23, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thrift, Syd; White, Frank; Korcheck, Steve; Neun, Johnny; Lemon, Jim Topics: Kansa City Royals; Baseball Schools; Player Development; Potential; Innovations


ť GM Wastes No Time Improving Reds by Rains, Rob
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly November 19, 1992 (Vol. 2, Issue 33) -- p. 5, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: NL Beat Stats: Financial Stats, Standings Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Kelly, Roberto; O'Neill, Paul; Charlton, Norm; Mitchell, Kevin; Cadaret, Greg; Bowden, Jim; Perez, Tony; Oliver, Joe; Schott, Marge; Swindell, Greg; Thrift, Syd Topics: Cincinnati Reds; General Managers; Status; Payrolls; Salaries; Purchases; Relief Pitchers; Cleanup; Trades; Free Agents; Contract Negotiations


ť Baltimore Orioles Report
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly January 22, 1997 (Vol. 6, Issue 44) -- p. 8, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Gillick, Pat; Thrift, Syd Topics: Baltimore Orioles; Executives; Automobile Accidents; Injuries


ť And the Game Continues...
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly August 17, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 21) -- p. 3, 1 page(s) ť Notes: Contributing: Pat Coleman, Lisa Winston, Dana Heiss, Carrie Muskat Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Jordan, Michael; Thrift, Syd; Harwood, Tim; Nelloms, Shaheed Topics: Labor Strikes; 1994; Profiles; Minor League Players; Fans; Charity Work; Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities


Hertzel, Bob
Article in The Sporting News February 20, 1989 (Vol. 207, Issue 8) -- p. 34, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Leyland, Jim; Thrift, Syd; Robinson, Jeff Topics: Pittsburgh Pirates; Managers; General Managers; Controversies


ť To the Tune of a Hickory (Well, Ash) Stick by Leggett, William
Article in Sports Illustrated January 4, 1971 (Vol. 34, Issue 1) -- p. 50, 2 page(s) Column/Series Name: Baseball Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Kauffman, Ewing; Thrift, Syd; Shannon, Walter Topics: Kansas City Royals; Baseball Schools; Player Development


ť Thrift, Rich Plan Training, R&D Site by Sandomir, Richard
Article in Sports Inc. December 12, 1988 (Vol. 1, -- p. 10, 2 page(s) Column/Series Name: News By Sport: Baseball Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Rich, Bob; Thrift, Syd Topics: Training; Kansas City Royals Baseball Academy


ť Cincinnati Calculates All-Star Game Profit by Sandomir, Richard
Article in Sports Inc. July 25, 1988 (Vol. 1, Issue 27) -- p. 11, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: News By Sport: Baseball Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Illus(c):(1) Named people: Kremp, Dave; Thrift, Syd Topics: All-Star Games; 1988; Merchandise; General Managers


ť Corsairs Strike It Rich With Oliver by Feeney, Charley
Article in The Sporting News November 8, 1969 (Vol. 168, Issue 17) -- p. 40, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Oliver, Al; Thrift, Syd Topics: Profiles; Rookies; Potential; Pittsburgh Pirates


ť Work Starting On Royals' Academy by McGuff, Joe
Article in The Sporting News February 7, 1970 (Vol. 169, Issue 4) -- p. 41, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Kauffman, Ewing; Thrift, Syd; Neun, Johnny; Reilly, Ray Topics: Kansas City Royals; Baseball Schools; Player Development; Innovations; Hirings; Construction


ť Kauffman Gets Flag Winner by Spink, C.C. Johnson
Article in The Sporting News September 11, 1971 (Vol. 172, Issue 9) -- p. 16, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: We Believe... Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Kauffman, Ewing; Thrift, Syd Topics: Kansas City Royals; Player Development; Baseball Schools; Gulf Coast League; Championships; 1971


ť Short Pact Doesn't Bother Leyland by Feeney, Charley
Article in The Sporting News December 2, 1985 (Vol. 200, Issue 23) -- p. 54, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Leyland, Jim; Thrift, Syd; Wagner, Dick Topics: Profiles; Managers; Pittsburgh Pirates; Profiles; Attitude


ť Can a Teeter-Totter and Blindfold Uncover a Babe Ruth of 1975 by Brown, Terry P.
Article in Wall Street Journal August 6, 1971 (Vol. 178, Issue 26) -- p. 1, 2 page(s) ť Notes: Eastern Edition Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Kauffman, Ewing; Thrift, Syd; Reilly, Raymond E.; Bowen, Joe; Miller, Glen Topics: Kansas City Royals; Player Development; Innovations


ť Noble Experiment: a School For Baseball by Klein, Frederick C.
Article in Wall Street Journal March 14, 1978 (Vol. 191, Issue 50) -- p. 22, 1 page(s) ť Notes: Eastern Edition Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Kauffman, Ewing; Thrift, Syd Topics: Player Development; Kansas City Royals; Innovations


ť Oh-and-Two: When the Count Goes To Two Strikes, the Pitcher-Hitter Battle Really Gets Interesting by Knobler, Danny
Article in Sport June, 1989 (Vol. 80, Issue 6) -- p. 98, 5 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(4) Named people: Barrett, Marty; Oberkfell, Ken; Boggs, Wade; Muffett, Billy; Boone, Bob; Wathan, John; Mahler, Rick; Kaat, Jim; Seitzer, Kevin; Greenwell, Mike; Menke, Denis; Thrift, Syd; Stewart, Art Topics: Strategy; Batting; Pitching


ť Nothing Minor About Orioles' Young Talent by Winston, Lisa
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly May 13, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 8) -- p. 24, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Minor, Ryan; Dent, Darrell; Thrift, Syd; Malone, Kevin Topics: Baltimore Orioles; Prospects; Farm Systems; 0504998d; Exhibition Games; Bowie (MD); Multisport Players; Basketball


ť To Rise Again: the Orioles Aren't the First Team To Rebuild. Remember the Lowly '83 Mets by Knobler, Danny
Article in Sport September, 1989 (Vol. 80, Issue 9) -- p. 47, 4 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(4) Named people: McIlvaine, Joe; Cashen, Frank; Thrift, Syd; Hemond, Roland; Johnson, Dave; Leyland, Jim; Cox, Bobby Topics: Player Development; Rebuilding; Atlanta Braves; Baltimore Orioles; Pittsburgh Pirates; New York Mets


ť Pittsburgh Scout Found Robertson Under Rock by Steadman, John
Article in The Sporting News December 4, 1971 (Vol. 172, Issue 21) -- p. 56, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Robertson, Bob; Consoli, Joe; Thrift, Syd Topics: Profiles; Scouting; Anecdotes


ť Schueler Hoping To Rehab DeLeon by Feeney, Charley
Article in The Sporting News December 16, 1985 (Vol. 200, Issue 25) -- p. 49, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Schueler, Ron; DeLeon, Jose; Thrift, Syd; Leyland, Jim Topics: Profiles; Pitching Coaches; Pitchers; Potential; Pittsburgh Pirates


ť Maryland Highlights by Winston, Lisa
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly October 14, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 30) -- p. 30, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Boles, John; Green, Dallas; Thrift, Syd Topics: Maryland Fall League; Scouts; 1998


ť Front Office Duo Rides Again by Lawes, Rick
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly September 23, 1992 (Vol. 2, Issue 26) -- p. 17, 1 page(s) Stats: Team Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Himes, Larry; Goldis, Al; Thrift, Syd Topics: Chicago Cubs; Management; Status; Farm Systems; Scouts; Chicago White Sox; First Round Draft Picks


ť The Arms Talks by Angell, Roger
Article in New Yorker May 4, 1987 (Vol. 63, Issue 11) -- p. 103, 20 page(s) Column/Series Name: The Sporting Scene ť Notes: Reprinted without illustrations in Season Ticket (p. 348 (37)) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Illus(bw):(7) Named people: Raines, Tim; Dawson, Andre; Craig, Roger; Sutter, Bruce; Scott, Mike; Koufax, Sandy; Spahn, Warren; LaRussa, Tony; Candiotti, Tom; Niekro, Phil; Kaat, Jim; Ojeda, Bob; Thrift, Syd Topics: Free Agents; Collusion; 1987; New York Mets; Boston Red Sox; Match-Ups; Pitch Selection; Fastballs; Curve Balls; Breaking Balls; Split Finger Fastballs; Fork Balls; Change-Ups; Pitchers; Arms; Pitching; Injuries; Health; Knuckle Balls; Profiles


ť The Arms Talks by Angell, Roger
Article in New Yorker May 4, 1987 (Vol. 63, Issue 11) -- p. 103, 20 page(s) Column/Series Name: The Sporting Scene ť Notes: Reprinted without illustrations in Abdridged form in Once More Around the Park: a Baseball Reader (p. 278(26)) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Illus(bw):(7) Named people: Raines, Tim; Dawson, Andre; Craig, Roger; Sutter, Bruce; Scott, Mike; Koufax, Sandy; Spahn, Warren; LaRussa, Tony; Candiotti, Tom; Niekro, Phil; Kaat, Jim; Ojeda, Bob; Thrift, Syd Topics: Free Agents; Collusion; 1987; New York Mets; Boston Red Sox; Match-Ups; Pitch Selection; Fastballs; Curve Balls; Breaking Balls; Split Finger Fastballs; Fork Balls; Change-Ups; Pitchers; Arms; Pitching; Injuries; Health; Knuckle Balls; Profiles


ť The Arms Talks by Angell, Roger
Article in New Yorker May 4, 1987 (Vol. 63, Issue 11) -- p. 103, 20 page(s) Column/Series Name: The Sporting Life ť Notes: Reprinted without illustrations in Season Ticket (p.348 (37)) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(7) Named people: Raines, Tim; Dawson, Andre; Craig, Roger; Sutter, Bruce; Scott, Mike; Koufax, Sandy; Spahn, Warren; LaRussa, Tony; Candiotti, Tom; Niekro, Phil; Kaat, Jim; Ojeda, Bob; Thrift, Syd Topics: Free Agents; Collusion; 1987; New York Mets; Boston Red Sox; Matchups; Pitch Selection; Fastballs; Curveballs; Breaking Balls; Split-Finger Fastballs; Forkballs; Change-Ups; Pitchers; Arms; Pitching; Injuries; Health; Knuckleballs; Profiles


ť Trading of 10 Prospects Leaves Lower Levels Dry by Baseball Weekly
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly February 10, 1993 (Vol. 2, Issue 39) -- p. 39, 1 page(s) Stats: Team Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Greene, Willie; Miller, Kurt; Alou, Moises; Thrift, Syd; Simmons, Ted; Garcia, Carlos; Young, Kevin; Cooke, Steve; Cummings, Midre; Farrell, John; Doornweerd, Dave; Wagner, Paul; Hope, John; Romero, Mandy; Rodriguez, Rosario; Kendall, Jason Topics: Season Previews; 1993; Minor League Players; Prospects; Free Agents; Minor League Free Agents; Contracts; Releases; Rule V Draft; Waivers; Demotions; Rosters; Roster Spots; Amateur Drafts; 1992; Farm Systems; Pittsburgh Pirates; Trades; Pennant Races


ť 'Final' Rosters Face Reshuffling in Three Weeks by Winston, Lisa
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly April 5, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 2) -- p. 38, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Lipemman, Keith; Lynch, Ed; Stanley, Fred; Thrift, Syd Topics: Labor Strikes; 1995; Minor Leagues; Rosters; Openers; 40 Man Rosters; Replacement Players; Baltimore Orioles; Minor League Players; Playing Time; Player Development


ť Bunting For Base Hits: a Lost Art in Majors: Batting Coach Rod Carew Says Too Many Players Today Are Thinking About Slamming the Ball Into the Seats by Mihoces, Gary
Article in Baseball Digest November, 1997 (Vol. 56, Issue 11) -- p. 48, 3 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Carew, Rod; Butler, Brett; Martin, Al; Goodwin, Tom; Glavine, Tom; Thrift, Syd; Robinson, Jackie; Reese, Pee Wee Topics: Bunting; Home Runs

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