Baseball folklore, 2003.

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Baseball folklore, 2003.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/367857631

Nelson collects superstitions and rituals from Minor League baseball players and analyzes their importance to the players and the game. He separates these superstitions into three types-physical, religious and idiosyncratic-and finds that each type of ritual helps players to find a rhythm, settle their minds, and ensure their safety.

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Harold B. Lee Library

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Plans for the David O. McKay building began in 1952 after an evaluation by the Brigham Young University College of Education concluded that the existing building for the College of Education were no longer meeting the growing needs of the program. Plans were officially announced in February of 1954 with the completion deadline being set for December of the same year. The building was officially dedicated on December 14, 1954 by President and Sister McKay along with members of the First Presidenc...

Nelson, Joshua D., 1955-

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Nelson grew up playing baseball, and became very invested in superstitious rituals to help both his own local team and the Boston Red Sox win. His love for baseball prompted him to research other superstitions and rituals in baseball culture. From the description of Baseball folklore, 2003. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367857631 ...