In 1994, baseball was on the verge of disaster. The 232 day strike cancelled the World Series, cost the sport billions, and alienated a loyal fan base. But in 1995, one man did his part to help bring the sport back from the brink.

Drawing on techniques developed by their father Cal Ripken Sr., baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. and his brother Bill bring decades of experience to this coaching series, aimed at strengthening the skills of young athletes. Perfect for any player, this easy-to-follow tutorial covers the ins and outs of an effective defense. In addition to drills for each lesson, this series also uses archival footage of pro players to illustrate each technique.

Drawing on techniques developed by their father Cal Ripken Sr., baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. and his brother Bill bring decades of experience to this coaching series, aimed at strengthening the skills of young athletes. Perfect for any player, this easy-to-follow tutorial covers the basics of pitching, illustrating each lesson with footage of the pros. Joining the Ripkens for this volume is former Orioles pitcher John Habyan.

Drawing on techniques developed by their father Cal Ripken Sr., baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. and his brother Bill bring decades of experience to this coaching series, aimed at strengthening the skills of young athletes. Perfect for any player, this easy-to-follow tutorial covers the basics of hitting. In addition to the drills for each lesson, this series also uses archival footage of Major League sluggers to help illustrate each technique.

In the world of Major League Baseball no one has created a mythology like Nolan Ryan. Told from the point of view of the hitters who faced him and the teammates who revered him, Facing Nolan is the definitive documentary of a Texas legend.

One of baseball's legends, Cal Ripken Jr., is chronicled in this illuminating documentary. Known for enjoying one of the longest careers in baseball history--21 years--Ripken Jr. has set records for fewest errors by a shortstop and highest fielding percentage. Of the numerous accolades that have been heaped on the player, his 2 MVP titles and election to the All-Century Team stand out. All of these career highlights, and many more, are explored in THE IRONMAN'S LEGENDARY CAREER.

Baltimore Orioles Legends: Cal Ripken Jr. Collector's Edition captures one of the most electrifying moments in modern television: Ripken's breaking of one of sport's most unbreakable records, Lou Gehrig's streak of 2130 consecutive games played. The irony is that the record itself is not that exciting--just carrying your lunch pail to work every day--and barring some bizarre weather event or freak injury, everyone knew it was going to happen at Camden Yards on September 6, 1996, and the game unfolded pretty normally, other than guests such as Earl Weaver arriving in the broadcast booth to ramble about Ripken. But as soon as the game became official and Ripken grew tired of basking in the applause, he took an impromptu victory lap around the stadium slapping hands with the fans, and the ESPN broadcast crew had the rare insight to stay silent and let the moment speak for itself.

In 1955, when racial segregation defined the South, two groups of twelve-year-old boys stepped onto a baseball field in a non-violent act of cultural defiance that would change the course of history.

A deep dive into the iconic players, stories, trades, and legacy of the iconic 1996 NBA draft, which transformed the way basketball was played and the culture of the league; interviews with former NBA players, coaches and executives.