Synopses & Reviews
On the field, off the field, and off the record.
Baseball-it's America's pastime, and a yearly rite of passage for the millions of eager fans who wait for the boys of summer to take the field, enter the batter's box, and wind up for the first pitch. Kevin Nelson has gathered a collection of personal anecdotes and true stories from some of the most inspiring, humorous, exciting, and poignant moments in baseball, as told by the players themselves. From the golden age of the game to the modern era of inter-league play and wild-card playoffs, from the diamond, the dugout, and down on the farm, this compilation reveals baseball as it really is-and is a must-have for any fan of the game. A bonus CD includes stories not in the book.
CD INCLUDES:
A panel discussion by baseball greats and hall-of-famers, telling stories about the game they love, led by Hall of Fame announcer Bob Wolff.
Synopsis
Anecdotes from the diamond, the dugout, and down on the farm, this collection of baseball stories is sure to interest fans of the game. Includes CD with 5 bonus stories from retired major league players.
About the Author
Kevin Nelson is the author of fifteen books, including The Golden Game, The Greatest Stories Ever Told (About Baseball), and Baseball's Greatest Quotes. He has also written articles for a variety of local and national publications such as Men's Fitness, Ski, Sport, Women's Sports and Fitness, San Francisco Chronicle, and the San Jose Mercury News.