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Im Keith Hernandez

by Keith Hernandez
Im Keith Hernandez

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ISBN13: 9780316395731
ISBN10: 0316395730



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A no-holds-barred memoir from the most legendary first baseman to ever play the game
As a champion St. Louis Cardinal and New York Met, Keith Hernandez revolutionized how first base was played, partying hard and playing harder than anyone. A five-time All-Star, winner of two World Series titles, iconic Seinfeld-cameo star, and one of the most decorated first basemen in baseball history, he has long been renowned for his keen insight into the mechanics and traditions of the game. However, Hernandez is beloved for his infectious energy, rousing antics, and commitment to the sport. Now for the first time, he's prepared tell all, tracing his career from his beginnings in the San Francisco Bay area to his wild playing years in the 1980s to his transition to broadcasting.

In I'm Keith Hernandez, he brings us right into the dugout with Mets rookies, teaching them as much about the game as partying (with mixed results). With precision and romance, he vividly recounts the unceasing wind in San Francisco's now-torn down Candlestick Park, what it was like leaving his heart, and sometimes even blood, on the field of old Shea Stadium, the lost art of hitting a slider, and the rare combination of qualities that makes a player successful in the clutch. And of course, no memoir by Hernandez would be complete without a full account of the amazin' Mets. Like never before, we are taken right into the clubhouse which was often as rowdy as the night clubs that defined much of the 1980s baseball image.

But it wasn't without consequence. Hernandez does not shy away from discussing his own drug use and coping mechanisms, the similar experiences of his teammates, and the prevalent use of steroids that still haunts the game today.

Filled with powerful insight and raw emotion, the result promises to become as much an unforgettable sports memoir as it does a singular historical record of time and place. From his humble upbringing and his family's paycheck-to-paycheck existence, to the life of luxury as one of the most famous players in the world, Hernandez finally gives baseball fans the memoir they've been clamoring for.

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Legendary first baseman Keith Hernandez tells all in this gripping and literary memoir.
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Keith Hernandez revolutionized the role of first baseman. During his illustrious career with the World Series-winning St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, he was a perennial fan favorite, earning eleven consecutive Gold Gloves, a National League co-MVP Award, and a batting title. But it was his unique blend of intelligence, humor, and talent--not to mention his unflappable leadership, playful antics, and competitive temperament--that transcended the sport and propelled him to a level of renown that few other athletes have achieved, including his memorable appearances on the television show Seinfeld.
Now, with a striking mix of candor and self-reflection, Hernandez takes us along on his journey to baseball immortality. There are the hellacious bus rides and south-of-the-border escapades of his minor league years. His major league benchings, unending plate adjustments, and role in one of the most exciting batting races in history against Pete Rose. Indeed, from the Little League fields of Northern California to the dusty proving grounds of triple-A ball to the grand stages of Busch Stadium and beyond, I'm Keith Hernandez reveals as much about America's favorite pastime as it does about the man himself.
What emerges is an honest and compelling assessment of the game's past, present, and future--a memoir that showcases one of baseball's most unique and experienced minds at his very best.

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ISBN:
9780316395731
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication date:
05/15/2018
Publisher:
Little Brown and Company
Pages:
352
Height:
1.50IN
Width:
6.30IN
Illustration:
Yes
Author:
Keith Hernandez

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