| Tales from the Dugout: The Greatest True Baseball Stories Ever Told Contributor(s): Shannon, Mike (Author), Cullen, Patrick (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1470889080 ISBN-13: 9781470889081 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: July 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Baseball - Essays & Writings - Sports & Recreation | History |
| Dewey: 796.357 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 5.8" (0.30 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This memorable collection of anecdotes about America's national pastime will take you into the dugout, clubhouse, and press box with some of the game's greatest players and storytellers. From Hall-of-Famers Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays to the always-quotable Casey Stengel, to modern-day stars Ken Griffey, Jr. and Larry Walker, Tales from the Dugout features more than 150 priceless stories. You'll hear about George Steinbrenner's revolving-door hiring policies, Tommy Lasorda's feud with the Phillie Phanatic, Yogi Berra's expansive strike zone, Earl Weaver's battles with American League umpires, and Phil Rizzuto's struggle with the English language. This intimate and entertaining collection is sure to delight fans of all generations. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cullen, Patrick: - Patrick Cullen (a.k.a. John Lescault), a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC, where he works in theater. Shannon, Mike: -Mike Shannon is the founder and editor of Spitball: The Literary Baseball Magazine and the author of sixteen baseball books, including Diamond Classics: Essays on 100 of the Best Baseball Books and Baseball: The Writer's Game. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. |