Phil Pepe
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Tracing the careers of four instrumental players who turned around the Yankees ball club, this book shares behind-the-scenes stories from their early days together in the minors through the 2013 season, and follows them on their majestic ride to the top of the baseball world. At a time when the New York Yankees were in free fall, having failed to win a World Series in 17 years and had not played in one in 14 yearsthe Bronx Bombers longest drought...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"When the Mets celebrated the 20th anniversary of the 1986 championship team, one man received thunderous applause when he was introduced as the only man in uniform for BOTH of the Mets' title teams. Bud Harrelson, an All-Star, Gold Glove shortstop, anchored the infield of the 1969 "Miracle Mets" and played in two World Series. After retiring as a player, Harrelson joined the Mets as a third base coach and was there for all the memorable events from...
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
In Put It In the Book, New York Mets broadcaster and lifelong fan Howie Rose takes fans behind the microphone, into the locker rooms, and through the last 50 years of Mets baseball. Millions of fans have listened to Roses trademark calls over the years, and now, with his patented honesty and humor, he gives a firsthand account of the Amazinsfrom the greatness of Tom Seaver to Johan Santanas recent no-no. In addition to a personalized look at the rich...