Author: Bruce Mowday
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781569804506
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Richie Ashburn: Why the Hall Not? is the story of beloved Philadelphia Phillies player and broadcaster Richie Ashburn and a young fan he befriended as a player. That fan remembered the kindness displayed by Ashburn and in later years reconnected and led a drive--collecting almost 200,000 signatures--to have Major League Baseball reconsider Ashburn for the Hall of Fame. Ashburn was elected to the Hall of Fame and the once-young fan was with Ashburn at Cooperstown during the induction ceremonies. Along the way the young fan became a close friend of Ashburn and the two shared meals and thoughts on baseball.
Richie Ashburn-- why the Hall Not?
Author: Bruce Mowday
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781569804506
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Richie Ashburn: Why the Hall Not? is the story of beloved Philadelphia Phillies player and broadcaster Richie Ashburn and a young fan he befriended as a player. That fan remembered the kindness displayed by Ashburn and in later years reconnected and led a drive--collecting almost 200,000 signatures--to have Major League Baseball reconsider Ashburn for the Hall of Fame. Ashburn was elected to the Hall of Fame and the once-young fan was with Ashburn at Cooperstown during the induction ceremonies. Along the way the young fan became a close friend of Ashburn and the two shared meals and thoughts on baseball.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781569804506
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Richie Ashburn: Why the Hall Not? is the story of beloved Philadelphia Phillies player and broadcaster Richie Ashburn and a young fan he befriended as a player. That fan remembered the kindness displayed by Ashburn and in later years reconnected and led a drive--collecting almost 200,000 signatures--to have Major League Baseball reconsider Ashburn for the Hall of Fame. Ashburn was elected to the Hall of Fame and the once-young fan was with Ashburn at Cooperstown during the induction ceremonies. Along the way the young fan became a close friend of Ashburn and the two shared meals and thoughts on baseball.
Richie Ashburn Remembered
Author: Fran Zimniuch
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1582618976
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
This personal look at beloved former baseball player, announcer, and writer Richie Ashburn gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic winner of two batting championships.
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1582618976
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
This personal look at beloved former baseball player, announcer, and writer Richie Ashburn gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic winner of two batting championships.
Harry the K
Author: Randy Miller
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762440341
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
To Philadelphia Phillies fans, he was the soundtrack of summer. To millions of football fans across America, he was the "Voice of the NFL." And as open and giving as Harry Kalas was throughout his professional and personal life, there are countless layers of the man that have remained unknown . . . until now. Author Randy Miller interviewed more than 160 people -- including all of Harry's surviving family, many of his close friends from childhood to present, numerous colleagues from baseball and the NFL, and even Harry's longtime personal psychologist -- to craft a loving and shockingly honest portrayal of one of the most celebrated broadcasters in the history of sports. With incredible details from all phases of his life -- from his upbringing in the Chicago suburbs, to his Hall of Fame broadcasting career in baseball, to his ubiquitous voiceover work with the NFL, to his personal vices for drinking and women, to his legendary friendship with Richie "Whitey" Ashburn, to his ongoing feud with on-air partner Chris Wheeler -- Harry the K: The Remarkable Life of Harry Kalas will surprise, delight, and enlighten all fans of the man they called "Harry the K."
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762440341
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
To Philadelphia Phillies fans, he was the soundtrack of summer. To millions of football fans across America, he was the "Voice of the NFL." And as open and giving as Harry Kalas was throughout his professional and personal life, there are countless layers of the man that have remained unknown . . . until now. Author Randy Miller interviewed more than 160 people -- including all of Harry's surviving family, many of his close friends from childhood to present, numerous colleagues from baseball and the NFL, and even Harry's longtime personal psychologist -- to craft a loving and shockingly honest portrayal of one of the most celebrated broadcasters in the history of sports. With incredible details from all phases of his life -- from his upbringing in the Chicago suburbs, to his Hall of Fame broadcasting career in baseball, to his ubiquitous voiceover work with the NFL, to his personal vices for drinking and women, to his legendary friendship with Richie "Whitey" Ashburn, to his ongoing feud with on-air partner Chris Wheeler -- Harry the K: The Remarkable Life of Harry Kalas will surprise, delight, and enlighten all fans of the man they called "Harry the K."
Brushbacks and Knockdowns
Author: Allen Barra
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312322472
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Who was a better hitter, Babe Ruth or Barry Bonds? Sports columnist Barra takes on baseball's toughest questions--guaranteed to spark thousands of arguments--in his latest baseball debate book.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312322472
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Who was a better hitter, Babe Ruth or Barry Bonds? Sports columnist Barra takes on baseball's toughest questions--guaranteed to spark thousands of arguments--in his latest baseball debate book.
Whatever Happened to the Hall of Fame
Author: Bill James
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439108374
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Arguing about the merits of players is the baseball fan's second favorite pastime and every year the Hall of Fame elections spark heated controversy. In a book that's sure to thrill--and infuriate--countless fans, Bill James takes a hard look at the Hall, probing its history, its politics and, most of all, its decisions.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439108374
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Arguing about the merits of players is the baseball fan's second favorite pastime and every year the Hall of Fame elections spark heated controversy. In a book that's sure to thrill--and infuriate--countless fans, Bill James takes a hard look at the Hall, probing its history, its politics and, most of all, its decisions.
The Politics of Glory
Author: Bill James
Publisher: Free Press
ISBN: 9780025107748
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Takes a close look at the Baseball Hall of Fame, explaining how it operates, who controls it, how they make decisions, and how players are elected, using the continuing battle over former Yankee Phil Rizzuto to illuminate the controversy. 25,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.
Publisher: Free Press
ISBN: 9780025107748
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Takes a close look at the Baseball Hall of Fame, explaining how it operates, who controls it, how they make decisions, and how players are elected, using the continuing battle over former Yankee Phil Rizzuto to illuminate the controversy. 25,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.
Growgirl
Author: Heather Donahue
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101554223
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
The star of the international cult sensation The Blair Witch Project shares the high points of living on a marijuana farm post- Hollywood. At age thirty-four, Heather Donahue's life went to pot. Literally. After starring in The Blair Witch Project-the tiny indie film- turned-blockbuster that Roger Ebert named one of the ten Most Influential Movies of the Century-she became a household name. But the afterglow of the movie waned, her acting career stalled, and she feared the day her epitaph would read, "Here Lies the Girl from The Blair Witch Project." Determined to start a new life, she left most remnants of the old one in the desert, meditated on things for a few days, then followed her brand-new boyfriend to her brand-new life- growing pot. Growgirl is Heather's year living in Nuggettown, California, among "The Community"-a collection of growers, their "pot wives," and the reason for it all: "The Girls." They help one another build grow rooms, tend to their crops, and provide a glimpse into this rarely seen world that's currently the source of much intrigue and discussion. Though her relationship hits rocky territory, Heather's new life brings unexpected solace, and she's surprised to finally find normalcy in the least likely of places.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101554223
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
The star of the international cult sensation The Blair Witch Project shares the high points of living on a marijuana farm post- Hollywood. At age thirty-four, Heather Donahue's life went to pot. Literally. After starring in The Blair Witch Project-the tiny indie film- turned-blockbuster that Roger Ebert named one of the ten Most Influential Movies of the Century-she became a household name. But the afterglow of the movie waned, her acting career stalled, and she feared the day her epitaph would read, "Here Lies the Girl from The Blair Witch Project." Determined to start a new life, she left most remnants of the old one in the desert, meditated on things for a few days, then followed her brand-new boyfriend to her brand-new life- growing pot. Growgirl is Heather's year living in Nuggettown, California, among "The Community"-a collection of growers, their "pot wives," and the reason for it all: "The Girls." They help one another build grow rooms, tend to their crops, and provide a glimpse into this rarely seen world that's currently the source of much intrigue and discussion. Though her relationship hits rocky territory, Heather's new life brings unexpected solace, and she's surprised to finally find normalcy in the least likely of places.
The Bill James Gold Mine 2008
Author: Bill James
Publisher: ACTA Publications
ISBN: 9780879463205
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
"New essays, statistical profiles, and hidden "nuggets" from the man who revolutionized baseball analysis"--Cover
Publisher: ACTA Publications
ISBN: 9780879463205
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
"New essays, statistical profiles, and hidden "nuggets" from the man who revolutionized baseball analysis"--Cover
100 Things Phillies Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Bill Baer
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1600786782
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Compiling 130 years of the Phillies, this handbook offers dedicated information to fans of Philadelphia's favorite baseball team. Topics covered include personalities, events, and facts that every fan should know without hesitation, such as important dates, player nicknames, and memorable moments. This guide to all things Phillies also includes a list of must-do Phillies-related activities, which include visiting the birthplace of Grover Clevelend Alexander, finding the best Phillies bars in the City of Brotherly Love, and searching for the remnants of the Baker Bowl.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1600786782
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Compiling 130 years of the Phillies, this handbook offers dedicated information to fans of Philadelphia's favorite baseball team. Topics covered include personalities, events, and facts that every fan should know without hesitation, such as important dates, player nicknames, and memorable moments. This guide to all things Phillies also includes a list of must-do Phillies-related activities, which include visiting the birthplace of Grover Clevelend Alexander, finding the best Phillies bars in the City of Brotherly Love, and searching for the remnants of the Baker Bowl.
The Whiz Kids and the 1950 Pennant
Author: Robin Roberts
Publisher: Temple University Press
ISBN: 9781566394666
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Every generation or so, a team comes along whose march toward victory is so improbable that you can't help but root them along. The 1950 Philadelphia Phillies was that kind of team; young and spirited, the Whiz Kids played a raw, emotional brand of baseball, nipping the Brooklyn Dodgers on the final day of the season to bring the National League's perennial doormat its first title in 35 years. Hall-of-Fame member Robin Roberts, the team's ace starter, peppers his recollections with snippets of oral history from his teammates to produce a book as lively as the team itself.--
Publisher: Temple University Press
ISBN: 9781566394666
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Every generation or so, a team comes along whose march toward victory is so improbable that you can't help but root them along. The 1950 Philadelphia Phillies was that kind of team; young and spirited, the Whiz Kids played a raw, emotional brand of baseball, nipping the Brooklyn Dodgers on the final day of the season to bring the National League's perennial doormat its first title in 35 years. Hall-of-Fame member Robin Roberts, the team's ace starter, peppers his recollections with snippets of oral history from his teammates to produce a book as lively as the team itself.--