Author: Jeff SilvermanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781585743643
Category : Baseball
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Twenty-seven essays, profiles, and stories about America's pastime.
Author: Jeff SilvermanTales from the Dugout
Author: Mike ShannonPublisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071612610
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Batter up--here comes the most memorable collection of anecdotes about the national pastime ever assembled. Tales from the Dugout brings together never-before-told stories from baseball personalities such as Roger Maris, Ken Griffey Jr., Pete Rose, Phil Rizzuto, and Gaylord Perry in this illustrated, one-of-a-kind compendium.
Crossball
Author: Mark E. EvansPublisher:
ISBN: 9781716028069
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bobby Temple is a pitching phenomenon with one problem. He's an alcoholic. When he is about to lose his family and drink himself to death, a mysterious man comes into his world and helps pull him out of the shackles of addiction and show him a creative 12-step path to recovery. Join Bobby as he takes you on a spiritual journey to the deep desert of Joshua Tree National Park. Experience a sacred visit from God that will forever change him. Be amazed by the beautiful gifts of the Holy Spirit which are bestowed upon him. Watch as the two best pitchers play in the greatest baseball game of all time. Follow Bobby on his special trip to heaven. This incredible story will have you rooting and cheering all along the way. From the spiritual experiences to the action-packed finale, you will be taken on a one-of-a-kind ride from which a timeless sports legend is born.
The Greatest Golf Stories Ever Told
Author: Jeff SilvermanPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493080342
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
The perfect gift for anybody who has ever swung a club or marveled at the skill of touring professionals on television, The Greatest Golf Stories Ever Told is a compulsively readable collection of some of the most entertaining and insightful stories on the subject of golf. Contributions include some well-known works from renowned writers of the genre, such as Dan Jenkins, Herbert Warren Wind, and John Updike, as well as some rare, lesser-known gems from George Plimpton, Bud Shrake, and the great F. Scott Fitzgerald. The thirty stories in this fascinating collection will lead you from tee to green, avoiding the bunkers while illustrating in vivid detail—through true and fictional tales—all the humor, drama, excitement, and emotion the game of golf is so richly steeped in.
"Then Bowa Said to Schmidt. . ."
Author: Robert GordonPublisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1623682266
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
The ultimate reference book for any “Phillie phanatic,” this book provides a behind-the-scenes peek into the private world of the players, managers, broadcasters, and executives, taking readers into the clubhouse and onto the field. Author Robert Gordon takes fans inside the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies' run to the World Series, when first baseman John Kruk once told a fan, “I ain't an athlete, lady, I'm a baseball player;” back to 1980, when Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, and Larry Bowa delivered the team's first World Series title; and to 2008, when a new generation experienced the ecstasy of a World Series win. Written for every fan who follows the Phillies, this unique book captures the memories and great stories from more than a century of the team's history.
The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told
Author: Lamar UnderwoodPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 149308352X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
"I don't regard nature as a spectator sport." -Ed Zern, 1985 Hunting is a serious business-but it's also about camaraderie, achievements and failures, seeing new places, and revisiting cherished ones. The true stories here feature a variety of game, in locations that range from high Yukon Territory mountain peaks to lowland swamps off of Mobile Bay, Alabama. This is an indispensable volume for all lovers and students of the natural world. If your definition of home includes fields and marshes, creeks and river bottoms, plains and mountains, consider this required reading.
"Then Roy Said to Mickey. . ."
Author: Roy WhitePublisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1617490059
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Written for every sports fan who follows the Yankees, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers—all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the New York locker room to the field, the book includes stories from Roy White about Bucky Dent, Mickey Mantel, Billy Martin, Joe Pepitone, and Mickey Rivers, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.
The Big Book of Baseball Stories
Author: Jeff SilvermanPublisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781493086207
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Big Book of Baseball Stories is a collection of some of the greatest baseball stories ever written. It will entertain, enlighten, and inspire fans across the country. These are enduring stories that have passed the test of time and have attracted generations of readers. They are custom-made for the imaginative reader who loves baseball and tales of our national game.
Tales from the Philadelphia Phillies Dugout
Author: Rich WestcottPublisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1613210361
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Recapture all the magic of Philadelphia Phillies baseball! With 128 years of competition, they have some amazing tales to share. Westcott presents the triumphs, tragedies, and even a little trivia about the team.
