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Here's the Catch

A Memoir of the Miracle Mets and More

By: Ron Swoboda

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Here's the Catch

A Memoir of the Miracle Mets and More

By: Ron Swoboda

In time for the 50th anniversary of the Mets' miraculous 1969 World Series win, right fielder Ron Swoboda tells the story of that amazing season, the people he played with and against (sometimes at the same time), and what life was like as an Every Man ballplayer. Ron Swoboda wasn’t the greatest player the Mets ever had, but he made the greatest catch in Met history, saving a game in the 1969 World Series, and his RBI clinched the final game. By Met standards that makes him legend. The Mets even use a steel silhouette of the catch as a backing for the right field entrance sign at Citi Field. In this smart, funny, insightful memoir, which is as self-deprecating as a lifetime .249 hitter has to be, he tells the story of that magical year nearly game by game, revealing his struggles, his triumphs and what life was like for an every day, Every Man player, even when he was being platooned. He shows what it took to make one of the worst teams in baseball and what it was like to leave one of the best. And when he talks about the guys he played with and against, it’s like you’re sitting next to him on the team bus, drinking Rheingold. Here's the Catch is a book anyone who loves the game will love as much.

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Thomas Dunne Books

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1250235677

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9781250235671

Here's the Catch

A Memoir of the Miracle Mets and More

By: Ron Swoboda

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Bodenplatte

The Luftwaffe's Last Hope

By: John Manrho,Ron Putz

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Bodenplatte

The Luftwaffe's Last Hope

By: John Manrho,Ron Putz

Definitive account of the last great Luftwaffe attack of World War II Gripping stories of Fw 190s and Bf 109s in combat Contains hundreds of eyewitness accounts and rare photos In the early morning of January 1, 1945, as the Battle of the Bulge smoldered to an end, the German Luftwaffe--assumed to be starved of fuel and fighting spirit--launched a massive, surprise, low-level strike on Allied airfields throughout France, Belgium, and Holland, an operation code-named Bodenplatte. More than 900 German aircraft took to the skies and attacked the vulnerable fields, destroying 200 Allied aircraft and damaging 150 more. In a pyrrhic victory, the Luftwaffe lost 271 fighters, with many more damaged, and 213 pilots--irreplaceable losses at this stage of the war.

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590

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Stackpole Books

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1461750725

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9781461750727

The Captain & Me

On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson

By: Ron Blomberg,Dan Epstein,Diana Munson

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The Captain & Me

On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson

By: Ron Blomberg,Dan Epstein,Diana Munson

The deeply personal story of a friendship between two teammates, and of a human bond which ultimately transcends the game itself. As back-to-back No. 1 draft picks for the New York Yankees, Ron Blomberg and Thurman Munson made for an odd couple. One was a good-looking, gregarious kid from Atlanta who cheerfully talked anyone's ear off at the slightest provocation; the other was a dumpy, grumpy dude from the Midwest rust belt who was about as fond of making idle chit-chat as he was of shaving. Despite the surface differences, the two men would form a close attachment as they ignited a youth movement with the 1970s Yankees. Now, over 40 years after Munson's shocking death in a plane crash at age 32, Blomberg opens up to author Dan Epstein about the beloved Yankees captain in an extraordinary memoir that reaches far beyond baseball.? By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, The Captain & Me shares tales of clubhouse hijinks during the infamous Bronx Zoo era, adventures on the road, and even rubbing shoulders with mobsters. Blomberg also offers a fascinating glimpse into baseball history, including the first-ever strike and lockout, the escalation of the Yankees–Red Sox rivalry, and the start of full-scale free agency. This illuminating remembrance of Munson is filled with untold stories about his analytical-yet-hard-nosed approach to baseball, as well as his kindness and generosity off the field.

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Triumph Books

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1641255862

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9781641255868

A Game of Moments

Baseball Greats Remember Highlights of Their Careers

By: Ron Gerrard

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A Game of Moments

Baseball Greats Remember Highlights of Their Careers

By: Ron Gerrard

This collection of new interviews--conducted by the author--recounts some of the pivotal moments in the careers of professional baseball players and in American history. Negro League players Leon Day, Buck O'Neil, Monte Irvin, Wilmer Fields and Joe Black speak about their experiences on the other side of the color line. Hank Aaron relates how the challenge of breaking Babe Ruth's home run record was not only on the diamond. Bob Feller, Cecil Travis, Tommy Henrich and Jerry Coleman describe the effects of World War II on their careers. Bobby Thomson and Ralph Branca address the "Shot Heard Round the World" in the Giants vs. Dodgers playoff of 1951.

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McFarland

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1476632057

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9781476632056

Let's Play Two

The Legend of Mr. Cub, the Life of Ernie Banks

By: Ron Rapoport

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Let's Play Two

The Legend of Mr. Cub, the Life of Ernie Banks

By: Ron Rapoport

The definitive and revealing biography of Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks, one of America's most iconic, beloved, and misunderstood baseball players, by acclaimed journalist Ron Rapoport. Ernie Banks, the first-ballot Hall of Famer and All-Century Team shortstop, played in fourteen All-Star Games, won two MVPs, and twice led the Major Leagues in home runs and runs batted in. He outslugged Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Mickey Mantle when they were in their prime, but while they made repeated World Series appearances in the 1950s and 60s, Banks spent his entire career with the woebegone Chicago Cubs, who didn't win a pennant in his adult lifetime. Today, Banks is remembered best for his signature phrase, "Let's play two," which has entered the American lexicon and exemplifies the enthusiasm that endeared him to fans everywhere. But Banks's public display of good cheer was a mask that hid a deeply conflicted, melancholy, and often quite lonely man. Despite the poverty and racism he endured as a young man, he was among the star players of baseball's early days of integration who were reluctant to speak out about Civil Rights. Being known as one of the greatest players never to reach the World Series also took its toll. At one point, Banks even saw a psychiatrist to see if that would help. It didn't. Yet Banks smiled through it all, enduring the scorn of Cubs manager Leo Durocher as an aging superstar and never uttering a single complaint. Let's Play Two is based on numerous conversations with Banks and on interviews with more than a hundred of his family members, teammates, friends, and associates as well as oral histories, court records, and thousands of other documents and sources. Together, they explain how Banks was so different from the caricature he created for the public. The book tells of Banks's early life in segregated Dallas, his years in the Negro Leagues, and his difficult life after retirement; and features compelling portraits of Buck O'Neil, Philip K. Wrigley, the Bleacher Bums, the doomed pennant race of 1969, and much more from a long-lost baseball era.

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Hachette Books

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0316318647

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9780316318648

The Blunder Years

The Dark Ages of the New York Yankees (1965–1973)

By: Ron Quartararo

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The Blunder Years

The Dark Ages of the New York Yankees (1965–1973)

By: Ron Quartararo

Someone once said, There once was a team so strong, that when a player hit a single, he was stopping the rally. Such was the legacy of the New York Yankees through the early 1960s. Love em or hate em, theirs was a legacy of winning, of great players, of class and dignity. Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle were household names, and their participation in the fall classic was routinely anticipated. That would all come to a screeching halt in 1965, when the Yankees would begin an unforeseen and precipitous downslide. Finishing in last place in 1966, the team would languish under new CBS ownership, succumbing to the specters of age, injuries, mismanagement, and neglect, with no one to replace their immortal superstars. This was the Horace Clark era, the dark ages of the New York Yankees that I call the blunder years.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1524551406

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9781524551407

Few and Chosen Cubs

Defining Cubs Greatness Across the Eras

By: Ron Santo,Phil Pepe

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Few and Chosen Cubs

Defining Cubs Greatness Across the Eras

By: Ron Santo,Phil Pepe

A richly illustrated history of the storied Chicago Cubs franchise looks at the accomplishments of the five top players in each position on the field, profiling the baseball legends of each era, including Sammy Sosa, Greg Maddux, Kerry Wood, Ernie Banks, Mark Grace, Gabby Hartnett, and others.

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Triumph Books

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1572437103

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9781572437104

Designated Hebrew

The Ron Blomberg Story

By: Ron Blomberg

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Designated Hebrew

The Ron Blomberg Story

By: Ron Blomberg

On April 6, 1973, Ron Blomberg took a swing at home plate that changed baseball history. Through a quirk of fate the young Jewish Yankee became the first designated hitter to play an MLB game. At the time, George Steinbrenner had just taken control of the Bronx Bombers, the National League was still refusing to adopt the DH rule, and New Yorkers were pinning their hopes on a new generation of players. In this heart-warming autobiography, Blomberg relives the moment that made his career and the countless experiences before and after that helped boost him to legendary heights. In Designated Hebrew Blomberg recounts a time when baseball, and America itself, were changing. Before Blomberg arrived in New York, the Yankees only employed three Jews in the entire organization. Though his career goals were eventually thwarted by injury, Blomberg still represented hope and pride to millions of Americans across the country. This unforgettable story is the journey of one man as he learns to balance life, religion, and ultimately, baseball.

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1613210558

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9781613210550

Remembrance of Swings Past

By: Ron Luciano,David Fisher

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Remembrance of Swings Past

By: Ron Luciano,David Fisher

Tapping his own memory and those of other umpires, players, and sportscasters, Luciano packs his nostalgic book with celebrated personalities and outrageous anecdotes about the good old days of baseball. An all-star line-up of baseball memories and mischief.

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Bantam

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0553277936

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9780553277937

Wrestling for Remote Control

By: G. Ron Darbee

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Wrestling for Remote Control

By: G. Ron Darbee

This first collection of stories from award-winning humorist G. Ron Darbee includes nostalgic tales of his boyhood in Brooklyn, as well as contemporary adventures as a husband and father of teenagers. A lighthearted look at life's lessons learned through neighborhood stickball, male bonding in the kitchen, the onset of grey hair, wrestling in the living room, and much more. -- Light and entertaining, yet inspiring -- Short chapters are ideal for busy readers -- Ideal for gift-giving or family reading

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B&H Publishing Group

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0805461930

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9780805461930

Baseball

The Players, The World Series, The Records

By: Ron Martirano

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Baseball

The Players, The World Series, The Records

By: Ron Martirano

For baseball addicts, the sport is more than just a game: it’s a ritual, a form of self-definition, even a part of nature. After all, there’s no clearer sign that winter’s ending than seeing the boys of summer return to spring training. Baseball: The Players, The World Series, The Records celebrates that passion. Uniquely designed to look and feel like an actual baseball, it covers the entire history of our national pastime, with background on all 30 major league teams and stats, facts, player profiles, and every playoff winner and loser since before the first World Series. With stories of and about the game, including classics like Ring Lardner’s Horseshoes, and quotes from the sport’s giants sprinkled throughout, it’s perfect for rookie fans and veterans alike.

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236

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Cider Mill Press

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1604330112

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9781604330113

So, You Think You Know Sports?

By: Ron Smith

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So, You Think You Know Sports?

By: Ron Smith

Now readers can test their sports IQ and challenge their friends with this fun and entertaining book of puzzles and games. With trivia questions, games, pictures, and lists, readers can spend minutes or hours learning sports from the experts at The Sporting News.

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Sporting News Publishing Company

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0892045833

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9780892045839

The Lord is My Shepherd and I'm about to be Sheared

By: G. Ron Darbee

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The Lord is My Shepherd and I'm about to be Sheared

By: G. Ron Darbee

The author expresses the frustrations, tribulations and joys of being a husband, father, and a Christian. He'll have you laughing with his slightly skewed perception of life's little perks and quirks.

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0805463585

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9780805463583

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Here's the Catch

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Bodenplatte

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The Captain & Me

The Captain & Me

A Game of Moments

A Game of Moments

Let's Play Two

Let's Play Two

The Blunder Years

The Blunder Years

Few and Chosen Cubs

Few and Chosen Cubs

Designated Hebrew

Designated Hebrew

Remembrance of Swings Past

Remembrance of Swings Past

Wrestling for Remote Control

Wrestling for Remote Control

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Baseball

So, You Think You Know Sports?

So, You Think You Know Sports?

The Lord is My Shepherd and I'm about to be Sheared

The Lord is My Shepherd and I'm about to be Sheared

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