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Finding America in a Minor League Ballpark

A Season Hosting for the Durham Bulls

par Harris Cooper ...

Lu par Charles Constant ...

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7 heure 28 min

Over forty million people attend minor league baseball games each season. Who are they? Why do they come? Let’s find out!Noted social scientist Harris Cooper took a job as a Seating Bowl Host for the most famous minor league baseball team, the Durham Bulls. As a host, he helped fans find seats and other stadium amenities, made sure everyone was safe, took pictures, and chased kids from the aisles. ... En savoir plus

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Over forty million people attend minor league baseball games each season. Who are they? Why do they come? Let’s find out!Noted social scientist Harris Cooper took a job as a Seating Bowl Host for the most famous minor league baseball team, the Durham Bulls. As a host, he helped fans find seats and other stadium amenities, made sure everyone was safe, took pictures, and chased kids from the aisles.
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A Baseball Gaijin

Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back

par Aaron Fischman ...

Lu par Brian Nishii ...

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10 heure 18 min

Like many American boys, Tony Barnette yearned to one day make it to “The Show,” playing baseball professionally. The Arizona State pitcher was drafted in 2006 by the in-state Diamondbacks. Gradually ascending the minor-league ladder, it looked like this was the beginning of a blessed life, where he could play the game he loved on the grandest of stages in front of family and friends.But things ... En savoir plus

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Like many American boys, Tony Barnette yearned to one day make it to “The Show,” playing baseball professionally. The Arizona State pitcher was drafted in 2006 by the in-state Diamondbacks. Gradually ascending the minor-league ladder, it looked like this was the beginning of a blessed life, where he could play the game he loved on the grandest of stages in front of family and friends.But things
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A Rare Recording of the Oldest Known Complete Game of Baseball, NY Yankees vs Detroit Tigers, from September 20, 1934

par Ty Tyson ...

Collections series A Rare Recording of…
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2 heure 23 min

Announced by radio broadcaster Ty Tyson, the game on September 20, 1934, is notable for being the oldest known recorded complete game of baseball. It features the New York Yankees beating the Tigers, 11-7, at Navin Field in Detroit. The game featured future Hall-of-Famers Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri for the Yankees, and Charlie Gehringer and Hank Greenberg for the Tigers. Detroit would go on to ... En savoir plus

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Announced by radio broadcaster Ty Tyson, the game on September 20, 1934, is notable for being the oldest known recorded complete game of baseball. It features the New York Yankees beating the Tigers, 11-7, at Navin Field in Detroit. The game featured future Hall-of-Famers Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri for the Yankees, and Charlie Gehringer and Hank Greenberg for the Tigers. Detroit would go on to
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The Last of His Kind

Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness

par Andy McCullough ...

Lu par LJ Ganser ...

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13 heure 19 min

**This definitive biography of Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw examines the genesis of his brilliance, his epic quest to win the World Series, and his singular place within the evolving baseball landscape—based on exclusive interviews with Kershaw and more than 200 others."The literary equivalent of a perfect game." —Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times**In an age when baseball became more impersonal, ... En savoir plus

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**This definitive biography of Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw examines the genesis of his brilliance, his epic quest to win the World Series, and his singular place within the evolving baseball landscape—based on exclusive interviews with Kershaw and more than 200 others."The literary equivalent of a perfect game." —Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times**In an age when baseball became more impersonal,
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Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees, and the Pursuit of Greatness

par Bryan Hoch ...

Lu par Cary Hite ...

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13 heure 19 min

“The definitive story” (Tyler Kepner, The New York Times baseball columnist) of Yankees slugger Aaron Judge’s incredible, unparalleled run to break Roger Maris’s home run record and the franchise both men called home.Aaron Judge, the hulking superman who carried an easy aw-shucks demeanor from small-town California to stardom in the Big Apple, had long established his place as one of baseball’s ... En savoir plus

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“The definitive story” (Tyler Kepner, The New York Times baseball columnist) of Yankees slugger Aaron Judge’s incredible, unparalleled run to break Roger Maris’s home run record and the franchise both men called home.Aaron Judge, the hulking superman who carried an easy aw-shucks demeanor from small-town California to stardom in the Big Apple, had long established his place as one of baseball’s
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Willie Mays

par James S. Hirsch ...

Lu par Adam Grupper ...

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27 heure 26 min

The New York Times bestselling, authorized, “enormously entertaining and wide-ranging” (The Seattle Times) biography of the late, great Willie Mays.Willie Mays (1931–2024) was arguably the greatest player in baseball history, revered for the passion he brought to the game. He began as a teenager in the Negro Leagues, became a cult hero in New York, and was the headliner in Major League Baseball’s ... En savoir plus

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The New York Times bestselling, authorized, “enormously entertaining and wide-ranging” (The Seattle Times) biography of the late, great Willie Mays.Willie Mays (1931–2024) was arguably the greatest player in baseball history, revered for the passion he brought to the game. He began as a teenager in the Negro Leagues, became a cult hero in New York, and was the headliner in Major League Baseball’s
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Comeback Season

My Unlikely Story of Friendship with the Greatest Living Negro League Baseball Players

par Cam Perron ...

Lu par Aden Hakimi, Robin Eller, Lamarr Gulley, Leon Nixon, David Sadzin ...

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5 heure 45 min

The uplifting, unlikely, and inspirational true story of the friendships formed between Cam Perron—a white, baseball-obsessed teenager from Boston—and hundreds of former professional Negro League players, who were still awaiting the recognition and compensation that they deserved from Major League Baseball more than fifty years after their playing days were over. Featuring the players’ fascinating ... En savoir plus

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The uplifting, unlikely, and inspirational true story of the friendships formed between Cam Perron—a white, baseball-obsessed teenager from Boston—and hundreds of former professional Negro League players, who were still awaiting the recognition and compensation that they deserved from Major League Baseball more than fifty years after their playing days were over. Featuring the players’ fascinating
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Long Shot

par Mike Piazza ...

Lu par Mike Piazza, Holter Graham ...

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15 heure 47 min

In this New York Times bestselling autobiography, baseball legend Mike Piazza takes readers into his exceptional and storied career—from the rumors and controversies to his proudest achievements.In this remarkably candid autobiography, superstar Mike Piazza takes readers inside his life and career to show what it takes to make it to the major leagues and to stay on top.Piazza was drafted in the ... En savoir plus

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In this New York Times bestselling autobiography, baseball legend Mike Piazza takes readers into his exceptional and storied career—from the rumors and controversies to his proudest achievements.In this remarkably candid autobiography, superstar Mike Piazza takes readers inside his life and career to show what it takes to make it to the major leagues and to stay on top.Piazza was drafted in the
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Cheers to Baseball

par Darren Munns ...

Lu par John Anderson ...

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6 heure 59 min

Cheers to Baseball is a down to Earth, fun loving, real life look into what athletics truly teaches and the many stories behind those lessons. Darren Munns captures the true essence of these lifetime lessons you learn through sports and through life.”~ Larissa Anderson, Head Softball Coach, University of Missouri“In crafting a lengthy career which has molded countless young men, Coach Munns has ... En savoir plus

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Cheers to Baseball is a down to Earth, fun loving, real life look into what athletics truly teaches and the many stories behind those lessons. Darren Munns captures the true essence of these lifetime lessons you learn through sports and through life.”~ Larissa Anderson, Head Softball Coach, University of Missouri“In crafting a lengthy career which has molded countless young men, Coach Munns has
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Sports Byline: Dusty Baker

par Ron Barr ...

Lu par Ron Barr ...

Collections series Sports Byline
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14 min

3-time NL manager of the year Dusty Baker played 19 years in the major leagues and most recently managed the Washington Nationals to an NL East Championship. In this interview, Baker talks about managing in the majors and his book, Kiss the Sky: My Weekend in Monterey for the Greatest Rock Concert Ever. ... En savoir plus

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3-time NL manager of the year Dusty Baker played 19 years in the major leagues and most recently managed the Washington Nationals to an NL East Championship. In this interview, Baker talks about managing in the majors and his book, Kiss the Sky: My Weekend in Monterey for the Greatest Rock Concert Ever.
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Francona: The Red Sox Years

par Terry Francona, Dan Shaughnessy ...

Lu par Jeff Gurner ...

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14 heure 3 min

From famed baseball manager Terry Francona, a lively, unvarnished narrative of his tenure with the storied Boston Red SoxFrom 2004 to 2011, Terry "Tito" Francona managed the Boston Red Sox, the most talked about, scrutinized team in all of sports. In Francona the legendary manager opens up for the first time about his eight years there, as they went from cursed franchise to one of the most ... En savoir plus

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From famed baseball manager Terry Francona, a lively, unvarnished narrative of his tenure with the storied Boston Red SoxFrom 2004 to 2011, Terry "Tito" Francona managed the Boston Red Sox, the most talked about, scrutinized team in all of sports. In Francona the legendary manager opens up for the first time about his eight years there, as they went from cursed franchise to one of the most
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Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic

Reggie, Rollie, Catfish, and Charlie Finley's Swingin' A's

par Jason Turbow ...

Lu par Jason Turbow ...

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11 heure 25 min

The Oakland A's of the early 1970s were the most transformative team in baseball history. Never before had an entire organization so collectively traumatized baseball's establishment with its outlandish behavior and business decisions—or with its indisputable winning record: five straight division titles and three straight championships. The high drama that played out on the field was exceeded ... En savoir plus

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The Oakland A's of the early 1970s were the most transformative team in baseball history. Never before had an entire organization so collectively traumatized baseball's establishment with its outlandish behavior and business decisions—or with its indisputable winning record: five straight division titles and three straight championships. The high drama that played out on the field was exceeded
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Seasons in Hell

With Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog and "The Worst Baseball Team in History"―The 1973–1975 Texas Rangers

par Mike Shropshire ...

Lu par Barry Abrams ...

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7 heure 49 min

"Disastrously hilarious." —USA Today"Even before the start of spring training, Herzog had said, 'If Rich Billings is the starting catcher again, we're in deep trouble.' When that evaluation was passed along to Billings, he simply nodded and said, 'Whitey, obviously, has seen me play.'" In early 1973, gonzo sportswriter Mike Shropshire agreed to cover the Texas Rangers for the Fort-Worth Star ... En savoir plus

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"Disastrously hilarious." —USA Today"Even before the start of spring training, Herzog had said, 'If Rich Billings is the starting catcher again, we're in deep trouble.' When that evaluation was passed along to Billings, he simply nodded and said, 'Whitey, obviously, has seen me play.'" In early 1973, gonzo sportswriter Mike Shropshire agreed to cover the Texas Rangers for the Fort-Worth Star
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Gibby

Tales of a Baseball Lifer

par John Gibbons, Greg Oliver ...

Lu par John Gibbons ...

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8 heure 20 min

Over eleven years and two separate managerial stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, John Gibbons endeared himself to fans with his folksy manner and his frequent battles with umpires: "Here comes Gibby!" Winning helped too. Under Gibbons's management, the Jays made the American League Championship Series in 2015, ending a twenty-two-year playoff drought; then they did it again in 2016. Along the way ... En savoir plus

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Over eleven years and two separate managerial stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, John Gibbons endeared himself to fans with his folksy manner and his frequent battles with umpires: "Here comes Gibby!" Winning helped too. Under Gibbons's management, the Jays made the American League Championship Series in 2015, ending a twenty-two-year playoff drought; then they did it again in 2016. Along the way
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The Last Miracle

My 18-Year Journey with the Amazin' New York Mets

par Ed Kranepool ...

Lu par Barry Abrams ...

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7 heure 38 min

No origin story of the New York Mets is complete without Ed Kranepool.The lefty first baseman known as "Steady Eddie" made his major-league debut at age seventeen during the team's inaugural season and would eventually depart, nearly two decades later, with his name written throughout the franchise's record books.In this definitive autobiography, Kranepool shares a remarkable life story, including ... En savoir plus

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No origin story of the New York Mets is complete without Ed Kranepool.The lefty first baseman known as "Steady Eddie" made his major-league debut at age seventeen during the team's inaugural season and would eventually depart, nearly two decades later, with his name written throughout the franchise's record books.In this definitive autobiography, Kranepool shares a remarkable life story, including
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Willie Horton: 23

Detroit's Own Willie the Wonder, the Tigers' First Black Great

par Willie Horton, Kevin Allen ...

Lu par Bill Andrew Quinn ...

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8 heure 14 min

A compelling autobiography from one of Detroit's favorite sonsAt fifteen, Willie Horton received his first contract offer to become a professional baseball player. At twenty, he smacked his first major-league home run. At twenty-four, Horton stood in full uniform on the hood of his car, in the midst of burning homes and overturned vehicles, and pleaded for an end to the violence of the 1967 ... En savoir plus

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A compelling autobiography from one of Detroit's favorite sonsAt fifteen, Willie Horton received his first contract offer to become a professional baseball player. At twenty, he smacked his first major-league home run. At twenty-four, Horton stood in full uniform on the hood of his car, in the midst of burning homes and overturned vehicles, and pleaded for an end to the violence of the 1967
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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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Red Barber

The Life and Legacy of a Broadcasting Legend

par Judith R. Hiltner, James R. Walker ...

Lu par Phil Thron ...

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17 heure 34 min

Born and raised in rural Mississippi and the even balmier climes of central Florida, Red Barber, at the age of thirty-two, became one of New York City's most influential citizens as the play-by-play announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers. But behind all the base hits, balls, and strikes lies a compelling story that dramatizes the shifting expectations and roles of a public figure—the sports ... En savoir plus

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Born and raised in rural Mississippi and the even balmier climes of central Florida, Red Barber, at the age of thirty-two, became one of New York City's most influential citizens as the play-by-play announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers. But behind all the base hits, balls, and strikes lies a compelling story that dramatizes the shifting expectations and roles of a public figure—the sports
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Baseball Heaven

Up Close and Personal, What It Was Really Like in the Major Leagues

par Peter Golenbock ...

Lu par Danny Campbell ...

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11 heure 52 min

A behind-the-scenes look at baseball history, as told through timeless interviews with major leaguersFor fifty years, bestselling author Peter Golenbock has been interviewing some of the most fascinating figures in baseball. Their conversations are a journey back in time to the days of Ruth and Gehrig, Gehringer and Greenberg, Robinson and Reese, and Howard and Mantle, as they reflect on the sport ... En savoir plus

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A behind-the-scenes look at baseball history, as told through timeless interviews with major leaguersFor fifty years, bestselling author Peter Golenbock has been interviewing some of the most fascinating figures in baseball. Their conversations are a journey back in time to the days of Ruth and Gehrig, Gehringer and Greenberg, Robinson and Reese, and Howard and Mantle, as they reflect on the sport
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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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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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Blood Sport

A-Rod and the Quest to End Baseball's Steroid Era

par Tim Elfrink, Gus Garcia-Roberts ...

Lu par Johnny Heller ...

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14 heure 20 min

The definitive, deeply revelatory, and wildly dramatic story of the Alex Rodriguez and Biogenesis scandal, co-written by the reporter who broke the story. All Porter Fischer wanted was the $4,000 Tony Bosch owed him. But Bosch would not pay him back, so he swiped Bosch's Biogenesis ledgers as collateral. Fischer eventually examined the lists of clients and treatment plans revealed in the ledgers ... En savoir plus

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The definitive, deeply revelatory, and wildly dramatic story of the Alex Rodriguez and Biogenesis scandal, co-written by the reporter who broke the story. All Porter Fischer wanted was the $4,000 Tony Bosch owed him. But Bosch would not pay him back, so he swiped Bosch's Biogenesis ledgers as collateral. Fischer eventually examined the lists of clients and treatment plans revealed in the ledgers
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Babe Ruth

His Life and Legend

par Kal Wagenheim ...

Lu par Richard M. Davidson ...

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12 heure 16 min

Babe Ruth grew from his adolescence in a Baltimore orphanage into a baseball superstar and national treasure. But he was also a product of his time, the colorful 1920s and 1930s. A sparkling collage of narratives from "the Babe", those who knew him, and the media makes this an exceptional biography as well as a work of cultural history. ... En savoir plus

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Babe Ruth grew from his adolescence in a Baltimore orphanage into a baseball superstar and national treasure. But he was also a product of his time, the colorful 1920s and 1930s. A sparkling collage of narratives from "the Babe", those who knew him, and the media makes this an exceptional biography as well as a work of cultural history.
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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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