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Stories from My Life and Blue Jays Baseball

par Jerry Howarth ...

Lu par Jerry Howarth ...

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11 heure 41 min

An honest memoir about life, family, and baseball from the longtime, legendary Toronto Blue Jays radio broadcasterFor 36 years, Jerry Howarth ushered in eternal hope each spring and thrived in the drive of each fall as the voice of the Toronto Blue Jays. In 1982, the lifelong avid sports fan joined Tom Cheek as full-time play-by-play radio announcer for the Blue Jays, and for the next 23 years, ... En savoir plus

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An honest memoir about life, family, and baseball from the longtime, legendary Toronto Blue Jays radio broadcasterFor 36 years, Jerry Howarth ushered in eternal hope each spring and thrived in the drive of each fall as the voice of the Toronto Blue Jays. In 1982, the lifelong avid sports fan joined Tom Cheek as full-time play-by-play radio announcer for the Blue Jays, and for the next 23 years,
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Shoeless Joe

par W. P. Kinsella ...

Lu par Grover Gardner ...

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7 heure 46 min

Shoeless Joe, the soul-stirring novel on which the movie Field of Dreams is based, is more than just another baseball story.W. P. Kinsella captures the spiritual dimension that baseball represents for its most determined devotees in this tale on love and the power dreams have to make people come alive.“Shoeless Joe” was the great Joe Jackson, one of the eight members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

Shoeless Joe, the soul-stirring novel on which the movie Field of Dreams is based, is more than just another baseball story.W. P. Kinsella captures the spiritual dimension that baseball represents for its most determined devotees in this tale on love and the power dreams have to make people come alive.“Shoeless Joe” was the great Joe Jackson, one of the eight members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox,
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The Baseball 100

par Joe Posnanski ...

Lu par Cary Hite ...

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30 heure 48 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year“An instant sports classic.” —New York Post * “Stellar.” —The Wall Street Journal * “A true masterwork…880 pages of sheer baseball bliss.” —BookPage (starred review) * “This is a remarkable achievement.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)A magnum opus from acclaimed baseball writer Jo... ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year“An instant sports classic.” —New York Post * “Stellar.” —The Wall Street Journal * “A true masterwork…880 pages of sheer baseball bliss.” —BookPage (starred review) * “This is a remarkable achievement.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)A magnum opus from acclaimed baseball writer Jo...
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Baseball

A History of America's Game

par Benjamin G. Rader ...

Lu par Joe Barrett ...

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12 heure 40 min

A succinct history of baseball, newly revised and updated. In this third edition of his lively history of America's game, widely recognized as the best of its kind, Benjamin G. Rader expands his scope, covering record crowds and record income, construction of new ballparks, a change in the strike zone, a surge in recruiting Japanese players, and an emerging cadre of explosive long-ball hitters. ... En savoir plus

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A succinct history of baseball, newly revised and updated. In this third edition of his lively history of America's game, widely recognized as the best of its kind, Benjamin G. Rader expands his scope, covering record crowds and record income, construction of new ballparks, a change in the strike zone, a surge in recruiting Japanese players, and an emerging cadre of explosive long-ball hitters.
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The Cost of These Dreams

Sports Stories and Other Serious Business

par Wright Thompson ...

Lu par Wright Thompson ...

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12 heure 27 min

From one of America's most beloved sportswriters, a collection of true stories about the dream of greatness and its cost in the world of sports. "Wright Thompson's stories are so full of rich characters, bad actors, heroes, drama, suffering, courage, conflict, and vivid detail that I sometimes thinks he's working my side of the street - the world of fiction." - John Grisham There is only one ... En savoir plus

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From one of America's most beloved sportswriters, a collection of true stories about the dream of greatness and its cost in the world of sports. "Wright Thompson's stories are so full of rich characters, bad actors, heroes, drama, suffering, courage, conflict, and vivid detail that I sometimes thinks he's working my side of the street - the world of fiction." - John Grisham There is only one
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PYRAMID PRINCIPLE, THE

A Battle-Tested Hall-of-Famer Discovers UCLA Coach John Wooden’s True Meaning of Success

par John Vallely, Paul Weissenstein ...

Lu par Ryan Barone ...

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5 heure 42 min

A Heart-Gripping Story of Championship Resilience in Life's Toughest Battles“Read it in 5 hours and was moved to tears!”The Pyramid Principle is based on the true and never before told story of Hall-of-Famer John Vallely. Filled with miraculous triumphs and hellacious heartbreaks, The Pyramid Principle masterfully depicts the impact of UCLA Coach John Wooden and his legendary “Pyramid of Success” ... En savoir plus

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A Heart-Gripping Story of Championship Resilience in Life's Toughest Battles“Read it in 5 hours and was moved to tears!”The Pyramid Principle is based on the true and never before told story of Hall-of-Famer John Vallely. Filled with miraculous triumphs and hellacious heartbreaks, The Pyramid Principle masterfully depicts the impact of UCLA Coach John Wooden and his legendary “Pyramid of Success”
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Magical Game, The

The Spirit and History of Baseball's Superstitions, Rituals, and Curses

par Addy Baird ...

Lu par Erin Moon ...

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8 heure 44 min

This is the story of baseball’s rich magical history and the centuries-old culture of superstition in the sport. It is a love letter to the jinxes, curses, rituals and myths of baseball’s past and present ― and to the innate mysticism of the game.For more than 150 years, a magical culture has been central to the game of baseball: At the turn of the 20th century, a battle between two lucky mascots ... En savoir plus

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This is the story of baseball’s rich magical history and the centuries-old culture of superstition in the sport. It is a love letter to the jinxes, curses, rituals and myths of baseball’s past and present ― and to the innate mysticism of the game.For more than 150 years, a magical culture has been central to the game of baseball: At the turn of the 20th century, a battle between two lucky mascots
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The Whiz Kids

How the 1950 Phillies Took the Pennant, Lost the World Series, and Changed Philadelphia Baseball Forever

par Dennis Snelling ...

Lu par Barry Abrams ...

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9 heure 25 min

Before the 1950 World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies were infamous for a record-breaking lack of achievement that dated from their conception in 1883 through the 1940s. When twenty-eight-year-old Robert Carpenter Jr. took over in 1944, the Phillies had won only a single National League title in more than sixty years. For the next five years, Carpenter and the newly hired general manager, Herb ... En savoir plus

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Before the 1950 World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies were infamous for a record-breaking lack of achievement that dated from their conception in 1883 through the 1940s. When twenty-eight-year-old Robert Carpenter Jr. took over in 1944, the Phillies had won only a single National League title in more than sixty years. For the next five years, Carpenter and the newly hired general manager, Herb
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Mickey & Billy

The Glory and Tragedy of a Yankee Friendship

par Tony Castro ...

Lu par Matt Godfrey ...

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8 heure 49 min

An unflinching, all–access look at the friendship between Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, two of the most beloved New York Yankees and two flawed heroes who battled the colliding forces of success and self–destruction.Through meticulous research and exclusive interviews with the late Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, journalist and historian Tony Castro poignantly reveals the double–edged sword of ... En savoir plus

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An unflinching, all–access look at the friendship between Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, two of the most beloved New York Yankees and two flawed heroes who battled the colliding forces of success and self–destruction.Through meticulous research and exclusive interviews with the late Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, journalist and historian Tony Castro poignantly reveals the double–edged sword of
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Luckiest Man

The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig

par Jonathan Eig ...

Lu par Edward Herrmann ...

Version Abrégée

5 heure 47 min

The definitive account of the life and tragic death of baseball legend Lou Gehrig.Lou Gehrig was a baseball legend—the Iron Horse, the stoic New York Yankee who was the greatest first baseman in history, a man whose consecutive-games streak was ended by a horrible disease that now bears his name. But as this definitive new biography makes clear, Gehrig’s life was more complicated—and, perhaps, ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD

The definitive account of the life and tragic death of baseball legend Lou Gehrig.Lou Gehrig was a baseball legend—the Iron Horse, the stoic New York Yankee who was the greatest first baseman in history, a man whose consecutive-games streak was ended by a horrible disease that now bears his name. But as this definitive new biography makes clear, Gehrig’s life was more complicated—and, perhaps,
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Gehrig and The Babe

The Friendship and the Feud

par Tony Castro ...

Lu par Barry Abrams ...

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7 heure 52 min

Gehrig & The Babe: The Friendship and The Feud is the emotionally gripping, electrifying account of the relationship of legendary New York Yankee icons Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth and the tragic behind-the-scenes fight that bitterly tore them apart until Gehrig was dying of a horrific disease.Written by historian and best-selling author Tony Castro, this critically acclaimed book tells their ... En savoir plus

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Gehrig & The Babe: The Friendship and The Feud is the emotionally gripping, electrifying account of the relationship of legendary New York Yankee icons Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth and the tragic behind-the-scenes fight that bitterly tore them apart until Gehrig was dying of a horrific disease.Written by historian and best-selling author Tony Castro, this critically acclaimed book tells their
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42 Today

Jackie Robinson and His Legacy

par Kevin Merida ...

Lu par Mirron Willis ...

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6 heure 49 min

Explores Jackie Robinson's compelling and complicated legacyBefore the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools, and before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackie Robinson walked onto the diamond on April 15, 1947, as first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, making history as the first African American to integrate Major League ... En savoir plus

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Explores Jackie Robinson's compelling and complicated legacyBefore the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools, and before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackie Robinson walked onto the diamond on April 15, 1947, as first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, making history as the first African American to integrate Major League
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Ahead of the Curve

Inside the Baseball Revolution

par Brian Kenny ...

Lu par Brian Kenny ...

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10 heure 9 min

Most people who resist logical thought in baseball preach "tradition" and "respecting the game." But many of baseball's traditions go back to the nineteenth century, when the pitcher's job was to provide the batter with a ball he could hit and fielders played without gloves. Instead of fearing change, Brian Kenny wants fans to think critically, reject outmoded groupthink, and embrace the changes ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

Most people who resist logical thought in baseball preach "tradition" and "respecting the game." But many of baseball's traditions go back to the nineteenth century, when the pitcher's job was to provide the batter with a ball he could hit and fielders played without gloves. Instead of fearing change, Brian Kenny wants fans to think critically, reject outmoded groupthink, and embrace the changes
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The Last Innocents

The Collision of the Turbulent Sixties and the Los Angeles Dodgers

par Michael Leahy ...

Lu par Joe Barrett ...

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15 heure 31 min

Legendary Dodgers Maury Wills, Sandy Koufax, Wes Parker, Jeff Torborg, Dick Tracewski, and Tommy Davis encapsulated 1960s America: white and black, Jewish and Christian, wealthy and working class, pro-Vietnam and anti-war, golden boy and seasoned veteran. The Last Innocents is a thoughtful, technicolor portrait of these seven players—friends, mentors, confidants, rivals, and allies—and their ... En savoir plus

$30.99 CAD

Legendary Dodgers Maury Wills, Sandy Koufax, Wes Parker, Jeff Torborg, Dick Tracewski, and Tommy Davis encapsulated 1960s America: white and black, Jewish and Christian, wealthy and working class, pro-Vietnam and anti-war, golden boy and seasoned veteran. The Last Innocents is a thoughtful, technicolor portrait of these seven players—friends, mentors, confidants, rivals, and allies—and their
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audiobook on MLB stadiums, An

par Adam Rothstein ...

Lu par Adam Rothstein ...

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3 heure 13 min

Step up to the plate and explore the iconic ballparks that make Major League Baseball unforgettable. This audiobook takes listeners on a journey through the history, charm, and unique features of the most legendary MLB stadiums, from the classic grandeur of Fenway Park to the modern marvels of Dodger Stadium and beyond. Packed with fun facts, insider tips, and a love for the game, this guide is ... En savoir plus

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Step up to the plate and explore the iconic ballparks that make Major League Baseball unforgettable. This audiobook takes listeners on a journey through the history, charm, and unique features of the most legendary MLB stadiums, from the classic grandeur of Fenway Park to the modern marvels of Dodger Stadium and beyond. Packed with fun facts, insider tips, and a love for the game, this guide is
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The Progress of the Seasons

Forty Years of Baseball in Our Town

par George V. Higgins ...

Lu par Ian Esmo ...

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7 heure 11 min

Beginning in 1946, a then eight-year-old George Higgins, accompanied by father and grandfather, began taking the long train ride out to Fenway Park to find some truth in immortals like Doerr, DiMaggio, York, and Williams, and later, Yastremski, Marty Barrett, and many more. This is a book about baseball and about the Boston Red Sox; but that is only part of the story. Beyond the games, the book ... En savoir plus

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Beginning in 1946, a then eight-year-old George Higgins, accompanied by father and grandfather, began taking the long train ride out to Fenway Park to find some truth in immortals like Doerr, DiMaggio, York, and Williams, and later, Yastremski, Marty Barrett, and many more. This is a book about baseball and about the Boston Red Sox; but that is only part of the story. Beyond the games, the book
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Babe

The Legend Comes to Life

par Robert W. Creamer ...

Lu par Grover Gardner ...

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13 heure 17 min

He was the biggest man baseball has ever produced. Babe Ruth transcended the sport that brought him fame, money, and adulation, moving beyond the limits of baselines and outfield fences into the mainstream of American life.In this extraordinary biography, Robert W. Creamer uncovers the complex and captivating man behind the legend. He presents the truth behind famous Ruth stories such as the ... En savoir plus

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He was the biggest man baseball has ever produced. Babe Ruth transcended the sport that brought him fame, money, and adulation, moving beyond the limits of baselines and outfield fences into the mainstream of American life.In this extraordinary biography, Robert W. Creamer uncovers the complex and captivating man behind the legend. He presents the truth behind famous Ruth stories such as the
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Tokyo Junkie

60 Years of Bright Lights and Back Alleys ... and Baseball

par Robert Whiting, Claire Bloom ...

Lu par Stefan Rudnicki ...

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11 heure 50 min

Tokyo Junkie is a memoir that plays out over the dramatic sixty-year growth of the megacity Tokyo, once a dark, fetid backwater and now the most populous, sophisticated, and safe urban capital in the world.Follow author Robert Whiting (The Chrysanthemum and the Bat, You Gotta Have Wa, Tokyo Underworld) as he watches Tokyo transform during the 1964 Olympics, rubs shoulders with the Yakuza and comes ... En savoir plus

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Tokyo Junkie is a memoir that plays out over the dramatic sixty-year growth of the megacity Tokyo, once a dark, fetid backwater and now the most populous, sophisticated, and safe urban capital in the world.Follow author Robert Whiting (The Chrysanthemum and the Bat, You Gotta Have Wa, Tokyo Underworld) as he watches Tokyo transform during the 1964 Olympics, rubs shoulders with the Yakuza and comes
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Brief History of Baseball, A

par KJ Smith ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections Livre audio : box set - A Brief History of - Sports Edition
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1 heures 37 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Story of Baseball: A Timeless Journey Through the Heart of America’s PastimeBaseball is more than just a sport—it’s a reflection of culture, a symbol of perseverance, and a unifying force across generations. The Story of Baseball takes you on an exhilarating journey through the origins, evolution, and milestones of this beloved game.From its modest ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Story of Baseball: A Timeless Journey Through the Heart of America’s PastimeBaseball is more than just a sport—it’s a reflection of culture, a symbol of perseverance, and a unifying force across generations. The Story of Baseball takes you on an exhilarating journey through the origins, evolution, and milestones of this beloved game.From its modest
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Molina

The Story of the Father Who Raised an Unlikely Baseball Dynasty

par Bengie Molina, Joan Ryan ...

Lu par Henry Leyva ...

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8 heure 9 min

The inspiring true story of the poor Puerto Rican factory worker, Benjamin Molina Santana, who against all odds raised the greatest baseball dynasty of all time: Molina's three sons Bengie, Jose, and Yadier have each earned two World Series rings, which is unprecedented in the sport, and his story is told by one of them, Bengie.A baseball rules book. A tape measure. A lottery ticket. These were in ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

The inspiring true story of the poor Puerto Rican factory worker, Benjamin Molina Santana, who against all odds raised the greatest baseball dynasty of all time: Molina's three sons Bengie, Jose, and Yadier have each earned two World Series rings, which is unprecedented in the sport, and his story is told by one of them, Bengie.A baseball rules book. A tape measure. A lottery ticket. These were in
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How To Master The Mental Side of Pitching

par Ernest Solivan ...

Lu par Frank Block ...

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1 heures 56 min

Pitchers will spend hours working on mechanics for an upcoming game, but what do they do to mentally prepare for their starts? What do they do to insure that the decisions they make on the mound best supports their team in winning the game? How To Master The Mental Side Of Pitching is a book specifically written for the mental side of pitching. From amateur pitchers to professional, this ... En savoir plus

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Pitchers will spend hours working on mechanics for an upcoming game, but what do they do to mentally prepare for their starts? What do they do to insure that the decisions they make on the mound best supports their team in winning the game? How To Master The Mental Side Of Pitching is a book specifically written for the mental side of pitching. From amateur pitchers to professional, this
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Mallparks

Baseball Stadiums and the Culture of Consumption

par Michael T. Friedman ...

Lu par Barry Abrams ...

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10 heure 47 min

In Mallparks, Michael Friedman observes that just as cathedrals represented power relations in medieval towns, and skyscrapers epitomized those within industrial cities, sports stadiums exemplify urban America at the turn of the twenty-first century.Grounded in the spatial theories of Henri Lefebvre and George Ritzer's analyses of consumption spaces, the book examines how the designers of this ... En savoir plus

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In Mallparks, Michael Friedman observes that just as cathedrals represented power relations in medieval towns, and skyscrapers epitomized those within industrial cities, sports stadiums exemplify urban America at the turn of the twenty-first century.Grounded in the spatial theories of Henri Lefebvre and George Ritzer's analyses of consumption spaces, the book examines how the designers of this
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Mantle

The Best There Ever Was

par Tony Castro ...

Lu par Michael Butler Murray ...

Version Longue

9 heure 5 min

In Mantle: The Best There Ever Was, Mickey Mantle biographer Tony Castro brings to life the man who is arguably not only the greatest ballplayer of his time but also the greatest ballplayer of all time. Castro offers illuminating new insight into Mantle's extraordinary career, including the head-turning conclusion based on the evolution of analytics that the beloved Yankee switch-hitting slugger ... En savoir plus

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In Mantle: The Best There Ever Was, Mickey Mantle biographer Tony Castro brings to life the man who is arguably not only the greatest ballplayer of his time but also the greatest ballplayer of all time. Castro offers illuminating new insight into Mantle's extraordinary career, including the head-turning conclusion based on the evolution of analytics that the beloved Yankee switch-hitting slugger
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Wait Til Next Year

par Doris Kearns Goodwin ...

Lu par Suzanne Toren ...

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7 heure 56 min

By the award-winning author of Team of Rivals and The Bully Pulpit, Wait Till Next Year is Doris Kearns Goodwin’s touching memoir of growing up in love with her family and baseball.Set in the suburbs of New York in the 1950s, Wait Till Next Year re-creates the postwar era, when the corner store was a place to share stories and neighborhoods were equally divided between Dodger, Giant, and Yankee ... En savoir plus

$33.99 CAD

By the award-winning author of Team of Rivals and The Bully Pulpit, Wait Till Next Year is Doris Kearns Goodwin’s touching memoir of growing up in love with her family and baseball.Set in the suburbs of New York in the 1950s, Wait Till Next Year re-creates the postwar era, when the corner store was a place to share stories and neighborhoods were equally divided between Dodger, Giant, and Yankee
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