Noteworthy numbers and stat oddities
Article Abstract:
Interesting sports statistics include the fact that African Americans accounted for 17% of major league baseball players in 1959, and only 15% in 1997. On the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut with the Dodgers, only one Dodger was African American. These and other statistics are discussed.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1997
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Noteworthy numbers and stat oddities
Article Abstract:
A random collection of statistics in the sports world is presented. They include a comparison of Barry Bond's estimated 1999 salary of $11,450,000 to $11,411,000, which is the total team salary for 1996 for the Milwaukee Brewers. Of all LA Dodger players, 45% were born out of the US.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1997
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