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Tim McCarver's Diamond Gems

by Tim Mccarver

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Baseballs premier national televisionanalyst Tim McCarver presents fascinatingtales from the games greatest players andpersonalities

Tim McCarvers Diamond Gems is a treasure trove offabulous anecdotes from the many baseball celebritieswho have appeared on “The Tim McCarver Show.”A valuable mix of baseball history with a personaltouch, this book is a natural for everyone who lovesthe game. Includes tales from baseball greats Sandy Koufax, StanMusial, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Willie Mays, Yogi Berra, Tom Seaver, Cal Ripken Jr., JohnnyBench, Don Mattingly, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Chipper Jones, David Wright, and many more.

“Baseball is THE storytellers game. So, if you love the game, youll love Tim McCarvers treasure trove of stories. And youll also understand why Tim never has to fear a rain delay.”

Bob Costas, NBCandHBO Sports

"Tim McCarver's Diamond Gems is the modern version of The Glory Of Their Times. It's fun and engaging and instructive and even sweet now and then. Tim could always call the pitches, and he also seems to get everyone to deliver their best stuff here.”

––Frank Deford, author, The Entitled

Synopsis:

Baseballs premier national televisionanalyst Tim McCarver presents fascinatingtales from the games greatest players andpersonalities

Tim McCarvers Diamond Gems is a treasure trove offabulous anecdotes from the many baseball celebritieswho have appeared on “The Tim McCarver Show.”A valuable mix of baseball history with a personaltouch, this book is a natural for everyone who lovesthe game. Includes tales from baseball greats Sandy Koufax, StanMusial, Don Mattingly, Cal Ripkin, Willie Mays, JohnnyBench, Yogi Berra, Derek Jeter, and many more.

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About the Author

Tim McCarver was a major-league catcherfrom 1959–1980, and a World Series MVP for the 1964 St.Louis Cardinals.

Jim Moskovitz is creator and producer of“The Tim McCarver Show.”

Danny Peary is the writer for “The TimMcCarver Show” and author of several books about baseball.

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ISBN:
9780071545945
Author:
Mccarver, Tim
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
With:
Peary, Danny
With:
Moskovitz, Jim
Editor:
McCarver, Tim
Author:
McCarver, Tim
Subject:
Baseball
Subject:
Baseball players
Subject:
Baseball - Essays & Writings
Subject:
General
Subject:
Sports - Baseball
Subject:
baseball, broadcasting, McCarver, TV, television, announcer, analyst, sportscaster, koufax, mattingly, ripkin, jeter, berra, willie mays, johnny bench, tim mccarver show
Subject:
baseball, broadcasting, McCarver, TV, television, announcer, analyst, sportscaster, Earl Weaver, Don Zimmer, Jack McKeon, Tommy Lasorda, Joe Torre, Tony La Russa, Bobby Valentine, Lou Piniella, Willie Randolph, Yogi Berra, Bob Uecker, Johnny Bench, Gary C
Subject:
baseball, broadcasting, McCarver, TV, television, announcer, analyst, sportscaster, Earl Weaver, Don Zimmer, Jack McKeon, Tommy Lasorda, Joe Torre, Tony La Russa, Bobby Valentine, Lou Piniella, Willie Randolph, Yogi Berra, Bob Uecker, Johnny Bench, Gary C
Subject:
Baseball -- United States.
Subject:
Baseball players -- United States.
Subject:
Sports and Fitness-Baseball General
Copyright:
2008
Publication Date:
February 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
270
Dimensions:
9.28x6.26x1.01 in. 1.23 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , Baseballs premier national televisionanalyst Tim McCarver presents fascinatingtales from the games greatest players andpersonalities

Tim McCarvers Diamond Gems is a treasure trove offabulous anecdotes from the many baseball celebritieswho have appeared on “The Tim McCarver Show.”A valuable mix of baseball history with a personaltouch, this book is a natural for everyone who lovesthe game. Includes tales from baseball greats Sandy Koufax, StanMusial, Don Mattingly, Cal Ripkin, Willie Mays, JohnnyBench, Yogi Berra, Derek Jeter, and many more.
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