Robert Obojski
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Robert Obojski is a writer
of over 50 books on baseball
, coin and stamp collecting
and memorabilia. He is a numismatist. Obojski grew up in Cleveland, Ohio
and attended Western Reverse University (now Case Western University); he graduated with a BA
in History in 1951, a MA
in English in 1952 and his Ph.D
in 1955 in American Studies
. His dissertation was "Robert Grant
: Satirist of Old Boston and Intellectual Leader of the New." His books include Bush League: a History of Minor League Baseball
(1975), Great Moments of the Playoffs & World Series
(1988), and The Rise of Japanese Baseball Power (1975).
He has also written A First Stamp Album for Beginners (1984) where his famous quote was: "The fact that stamp collecting has long been the most popular hobby in the world, with over 16 million enthusiast in the United States
alone, is a good indication of how much fascination and appeal these colorful pieces of gummed paper exert."
Other books written, co-written or edited by Robert Obojski:
Dr. Obojski has taught at Detroit Institute of Technology
(1955–60), Western Kentucky State College (1962–64), Alliance College
-Cambridge Springs, PA (1964–66, 1967–69), Edinboro University (1966–67), and Delaware State College (1970–72) Full Professor.
Dr. Obojski has worked as contributing editor for Sports Collectors Digest, Global Stamp News, and Linn's Weekly Stamp News
.
He is a on-going contributor to Teddy Bear Review as well as publications from Sterling Publishing
. He presently resides in Port Washington, NY.
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
of over 50 books on baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
, coin and stamp collecting
Stamp collecting
Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is one of the world's most popular hobbies, with the number of collectors in the United States alone estimated to be over 20 million.- Collecting :...
and memorabilia. He is a numismatist. Obojski grew up in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
and attended Western Reverse University (now Case Western University); he graduated with a BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in History in 1951, a MA
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in English in 1952 and his Ph.D
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in 1955 in American Studies
American studies
American studies or American civilization is an interdisciplinary field dealing with the study of the United States. It traditionally incorporates the study of history, literature, and critical theory, but also includes fields as diverse as law, art, the media, film, religious studies, urban...
. His dissertation was "Robert Grant
Robert Grant (novelist)
Robert Grant was an American author and a jurist who participated in a review of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial a few weeks before their executions.-Biography:...
: Satirist of Old Boston and Intellectual Leader of the New." His books include Bush League: a History of Minor League Baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
(1975), Great Moments of the Playoffs & World Series
World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy...
(1988), and The Rise of Japanese Baseball Power (1975).
He has also written A First Stamp Album for Beginners (1984) where his famous quote was: "The fact that stamp collecting has long been the most popular hobby in the world, with over 16 million enthusiast in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
alone, is a good indication of how much fascination and appeal these colorful pieces of gummed paper exert."
Other books written, co-written or edited by Robert Obojski:
- Out-of-Left-Field Baseball Trivia: Hundreds of Facts and Figures for the Truly Die-Hard Fan written with Wayne Stewart (2006) (ISBN-13: 978-1402742132)
- Baseball's Zaniest Moments (1999)
- All-Star Baseball (1980) with an introduction by Ralph KinerRalph KinerRalph McPherran Kiner is an American former Major League Baseball player and has been an announcer for the New York Mets since the team's inception. Though injuries forced his retirement from active play after 10 seasons, Kiner's tremendous slugging outpaced nearly all of his National League...
- Baseball Bloopers and Other Curious Incidents (1989)
- Baseball Bloopers and Diamond Oddities
- Baseball Memorabilia (1992)
- Baseball's Strangest Moments (1988) (ISBN 0806969830)
- Big Book of Baseball Brainteasers written with Dom Forker and Wayne Stewart (2004) (ISBN 978-1402713378)
- Boxing Memorabilia written with Bill CaytonBill CaytonWilliam D. Cayton , best known for helping to manage and promote Mike Tyson early in his career, was also famous for preserving much of boxing's legacy through his efforts as a film historian and producer...
(1992) - Catalogue of the World's Most Popular Coins by Fred ReinfeldFred ReinfeldFred Reinfeld was an American chess master and a prolific writer on chess and many other subjects, whose books are still read today.-Biography:...
and Burton H. Hobson, edited by Robert Obojski (1986) - Coin Collecting as a Hobby written by Burton H. Hobson edited by Robert Obojski (1986)
- Coin Collector's Price Guide (1995) (ISBN 0806964979)
- A First Stamp Album for Beginners (ISBN 978-0486238432)
- Great Moments of the Playoffs and World SeriesWorld SeriesThe World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy...
(1990) - Illustrated EncyclopediaEncyclopediaAn encyclopedia is a type of reference work, a compendium holding a summary of information from either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge....
of World Coins written with Burton Hobson (1983) - Ships & Explorers on Coins (1970)
- PolandPolandPoland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
in Pictures - Prodigy at the Piano: The Amazing Story of Frank "Sugarchile" RobinsonFrank Robinson (psychologist and musician)Frank Isaac Robinson , known in his early career as a musician as Sugar Chile Robinson, is an American blues and boogie-woogie pianist, singer, and later psychologist, whose career began as a child prodigy....
(1962) - All-Star Baseball Since 1933, A Little Giant Book: Weird & Wacky Facts written with K. R. Hobbie, Arkady Leokum, Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts.
Dr. Obojski has taught at Detroit Institute of Technology
Detroit Institute of Technology
The Detroit Institute of Technology was a fully accredited, four-year technical college in Detroit, Michigan that closed operations as a result of economic recession in 1982.First called the Association Institute...
(1955–60), Western Kentucky State College (1962–64), Alliance College
Alliance College
Alliance College was an independent, liberal arts college located in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, offering a special program in Polish and Slavic languages . From 1948 until its closing in 1987, the college was an accredited four-year co-educational liberal arts institution...
-Cambridge Springs, PA (1964–66, 1967–69), Edinboro University (1966–67), and Delaware State College (1970–72) Full Professor.
Dr. Obojski has worked as contributing editor for Sports Collectors Digest, Global Stamp News, and Linn's Weekly Stamp News
Linn's Stamp News
Linn's Stamp News an American publication, is the largest weekly newspaper for stamp collectors, with a paid circulation of just over 46,000 Circulation peaked at almost 92,000 in 1978 and has declined ever since because fewer new collectors are subscribing to replace those who subscribed in the...
.
He is a on-going contributor to Teddy Bear Review as well as publications from Sterling Publishing
Sterling Publishing
Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. is a publisher of nonfiction titles, with more than 5,000 books in print. Founded in 1949, it publishes a wide range of nonfiction and illustrated titles in categories which include art, biography/autobiography, body/mind/spirit, crafts, culinary, do-it-yourself,...
. He presently resides in Port Washington, NY.