Chumps To Champs

Author : Bill Pennington
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
ISBN 13 : 1328849856
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chumps to Champs written by Bill Pennington and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2019 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The untold story of the time when the New York Yankees were a laughingstock--and how out of that abyss emerged the modern Yankees dynasty, one of the greatest in all of sports The New York Yankees have won 27 world championships and 40 American League pennants, both world records. They have 26 members in the Hall of Fame. Their pinstripe swag is a symbol of "making it" worn across the globe. Yet some 25 years ago, from 1989 to 1992, the Yankees were a pitiful team at the bottom of the standings, sitting on a 14-year World Series drought and a 35 percent drop in attendance. To make the statistics worse, their mercurial, bombastic owner wasbanned from baseball. But out of these ashes emerged a modern Yankees dynasty, a juggernaut built on the sly, a brilliant mix of personalities, talent, and ambition. InChumps to Champs, Pennington reveals a grand tale of revival. Readers encounter larger than life characters like George Steinbrenner and unexplored figures like Buck Showalter, three-time manager of the year, Don Mattingly, and the crafty architect of it all--general manager, Gene Michael, who assembled the team's future stars--Rivera, Jeter, Williams, O'Neill, and Pettitte. Drawing on unique access, Pennington tells a wild and raucous tale.

Author : Glenn Dickey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Champs & Chumps written by Glenn Dickey and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Glenn Dickey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780877010838
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Champs and Chumps written by Glenn Dickey and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jim Mullins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781892696397
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Champs and Chumps written by Jim Mullins and published by . This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Looking for the right way to improve your office atmosphere? Or, how about a way to support and mentor a new manager? This illustrated gem offers one pair of observations -- the Chump's way and the Champ's way -- for every week of the year. Use them for your weekly staff meeting, formal and informal presentations, and your own inspiration." -- Back cover.

Author : Terry Egan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0689833180
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Good Guys of Baseball written by Terry Egan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated with a new chapter on Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, this collection of inspiring true stories shows why baseball is "the" American pastime. Photos.

Author : Burton A. Boxerman
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 9780786480272
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ebbets to Veeck to Busch written by Burton A. Boxerman and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-06-25 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of baseball there have been countless books, but, surprisingly, relatively few about the owners, the men and women who invested their time--and, frequently, their fortunes--in baseball teams. What has been written tends to concentrate on the financial aspects of ownership or individual owners and their private lives, and pays less attention to the enduring contributions certain owners have made. Eight owners and their lasting influences on the game are the focus of this book. Charles Ebbets, Barney Dreyfuss, Helene Britton, Clark Griffith, Walter O'Malley, Bill Veeck, Charles Finley and August Busch were chosen for inclusion not only because of their larger contributions but also because they were hands-on owners who ran their teams decisively. For instance, Helene Britton proved that a knowledgable woman could successfully run a ball club, even if she couldn't vote; Bill Veeck hired the first black player in the American League, introduced exploding scoreboards and was the first owner to put his players' names on the backs of their uniforms; Walter O'Malley relocated his Dodgers to the West Coast and convinced Giants owner Horace Stoneham to bring his team out too.

Author : Samuel Nathan
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595396348
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Comments about Dwyer's Desk written by Samuel Nathan and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work, reproduces original newspaper articles as written by a prominent politician during the first decade of the 21st century, in a local paper. At the end of each article; the book give considered corrective comments about the preceding article. The book draws attention to flaws in the author's logic, accuracy and interpretation of events recorded by the politician. In some instances, contradictions and vindictive intent are pointed out. The reader is invited to make comparisons between original article assertions, the writer's opinions and their own experiences.

Author : Neil Jenkins
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1780577567
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Life At Number 10 written by Neil Jenkins and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-11-02 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neil Jenkins is the most prolific goal-kicker in the history of British international rugby. A match-winner with Pontypridd and Wales, a veteran of the Lions Tours – including the 2001 Tour of Australia – his crowning moment came with the Lions in South Africa in 1997 when his unerring accuracy with the boot earned the tourists only their second series victory against the Springboks. Capped by Wales when he was just 19, Jenkins helped to turn Pontypridd from the Cinderellas of Welsh rugby into the league champions and one of the most feared teams in the country. After just 28 internationals he broke the Welsh points-scoring record. First published in 1998, Life at Numer 10 is a fascinating account of how Jenkins, a boy from the tip of the Rhondda Valley, started his working life as a scrap merchant – only to become one of the most sought-after players in Britain and the most-capped player for Wales. He tells how the pressure of being the Wales outside-half, following in the footsteps of legends such as Cliff Morgan, David Watkins, Barry John, Phil Bennett and Jonathon Davies, took its toll; and his frustration at being moved by Wales to centre full-back. He reveals the secrets behind Pontypridd's rise to prominence, the reasons why he left them in 1999 to join Cardiff, and his fears for the future of the Welsh game.

Author : Jim Maine
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0731405951
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aussie Rules For Dummies written by Jim Maine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-19 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created especially for the Australian customer! Facts, tips and stats for players, spectators and coaches! Fully updated with all the latest rule changes and including expanded skills, coaching and training chapters, Aussie Rules For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes you from getting a grip on the basics to more advanced aspects of playing, watching and coaching Australia's national game. Packed with practical information and fascinating anecdotes, this is the simplest, clearest and most detailed guide to AFL available. Discover how to: Understand positions, umpires and scoring Gear up correctly, and avoid and treat injuries Improve your playing skills and coach effectively Appreciate the clubs, competitions and awards

Author : Chris Donnelly
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 1496235975
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Road to Nowhere written by Chris Donnelly and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Road to Nowhere is the story of New York City baseball from 1990 to 1996, describing in intimate detail the collapse of both the Mets and the Yankees in the early nineties, the Yankees' then reclaiming of the city and the Mets attempts to rebuild from the ashes. After the chaos of the 1980s, the New York Yankees finally bottomed out in 1990. The team finished in last place, enduring one of their worst seasons ever. Their best player, Don Mattingly, was suffering from a debilitating back injury. Manager after manager had been fired. The clubhouse was a miserable place to be, with moody, egocentric players making life difficult for up-and-coming talent. It looked like New York would remain a Mets town well into the twenty-first century. Then Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was banished from baseball. Without their manic, meddling owner, the Yankees fell into the hands of Gene Michael. Setting out to rebuild the franchise, Michael made shrewd trades and free agent signings, and he allowed the team's prospects to develop in the Minor Leagues before getting to the Bronx. Meanwhile, the Mets, beloved for their intensity and hard-partying ways in the 1980s, became everything that had driven fans away from the Yankees. They made bad trades and questionable signings, fired managers seemingly every year, and were a powder keg of never-ending controversy. The Mets bottomed out in 1993, perhaps their worst season ever, when they not only lost 103 games but officially lost the heart of the city to the Yankees. But by 1996, despite their record, the Mets were already making moves that would return them to relevance and set them on a path to the ultimate showdown with the Yankees. Road to Nowhere tells the story of how two teams that had swapped roles in the 1980s swapped them right back in the early 1990s. While playing through several difficult seasons, both teams were making moves that would return them to prominence in just a few years.