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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:My Bat Boy Days: Lessons I Learned from the Boys of Summerby Steve Garvey
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:On the evening of March 28, 1956, Steve Garvey's father, a Greyhound bus driver in the Tampa Bay area, asked his young son if he'd like to accompany him as he drove the Brooklyn Dodgers to a spring-training game with the New York Yankees. For Garvey, a baseball card collector and an aspiring Little Leaguer, the opportunity stretched beyond his wildest imagination and marked the beginning of a legendary career and life in baseball. Garvey spent five years (1956-1961) as a bat boy, mostly for the Brooklyn Dodgers and briefly for the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers. The fact that he would go on to become a first baseman with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and one of the most successful players of his era, is like something out of a Hollywood script. My Bat Boy Days is his moving collection of indelible memories, fascinating profiles, and lessons learned — about the game and about life — from heroes such as Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, and Mickey Mantle. My Bat Boy Days is for the generation of fans who remember the Boys of Summer and for the generation who grew up watching Steve Garvey play for the love of the game. Garvey's story is perfect for sharing with children and grandchildren who are just now getting to know and love the game. Synopsis:In this inspirational story of a dream come true, baseball superstar Garvey chronicles his years as a bat boy and the valuable lessons learned from heroes like Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, and Mickey Mantle. Illustrated.
Table of ContentsPrologue On the Bus The Leadership of Pee Wee Reese The Dignity of Gil Hodges The Honesty of Carl Erskine The Passion of Jackie Robinson The Persistence of Duke Snider The Compassion of Roy Campanella The Faith of Sandy Koufax The Fortitude of Mickey Mantle The Perfection of Al Kaline The Last Day Epilogue The Box Score from 1956 Acknowledgments
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