Tales from the Dugout by Mike Shannon
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.Mike Shannon is the editor of Spitball: The Literary Baseball Magazine and the author of five baseball books, including Diamond Classics: Essays on 100 of the Best Baseball Books and Baseball: The Writer's Game.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780809229505 |
| ISBN 10 | 0809229501 |
| Title | Tales from the Dugout |
| Author | Mike Shannon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Contemporary Books Inc |
| Year published | 1998-04-16 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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