Miracle Moments in New York Yankees History (eBook)

The Turning Points, the Memorable Games, the Incredible Records

David Fischer (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2017
216 Seiten
Sports Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-68358-002-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Throughout its illustrious history, the New York Yankees have produced some of the most memorable highlights in baseball annals. Babe Ruths called shot home run, Joe DiMaggios 56-game hitting streak, Derek Jeters amazing Flip Play. Most Yankees fans have seen newsreel footage of Lou Gehrigs farewell speech, watched highlights of a young Mickey Mantle, and have heard the story of Billy Martins five managerial hirings and firings. But what makes the Yankees the worlds most celebrated sports franchise goes beyond sheer headlines? it is the stories of the men behind the headlines who have thrilled and enchanted New York fans since 1903.Miracle Moments in New York Yankees History is the ultimate tribute book for die-hard fans of the Bronx Bombers. Whether youre a passionate booster from the days of Yogi Berra or a newly minted supporter of Alex Rodriguez, author David Fischer has compiled a supreme collection of 50 of the most prominent and relevant team successes, player feats, and award-winning accomplishments from the Yankees incredible past and present. And, much like the team itself, Miracle Moments in Yankees History is about far more than just miracle moments; in-depth player profiles, exciting game details, and the perspective of time bring the greatest achievements of historys greatest Yankees to life.Miracle Moments in New York Yankees History is much more than just a comprehensive resource. It recounts the hidden stories behind the most storied franchise in baseball.

Autor

David Fischer has written for the New York Times and Sports Illustrated for Kids, and has worked at Sports Illustrated, National Sports Daily, and NBC Sports. He is the author of Yankee Stadium Scrapbook: A Lifetime of Memories and Derek Jeter #2: Thanks for the Memories; coauthor of Sports of the Times and Greatest Sports Rivalries; and editor of Facing Mariano Rivera. He lives in River Vale, New Jersey.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.4.2017
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Ballsport
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Weitere Fachgebiete ► Sportwissenschaft
• Schlagworte: 1903 • alex rodriguez • American League • Appel • Baltimore • baseball history • baseball season • baseball team • best-ever • bombers • Boo • books on alex rodriguez • books on american leagues • books on baseball seasons • books on baseball teams • books on bronx • books on chesbro • books on definitive histories • books on highlanders • books on lou gehrig • books on managers • books on orioles • books on pinstripes • books on pr directors • books on relations directors books on broadcasters • books on rich stores • books on timers • books on yankee baseballs • books on yankee stadia • Bouton • broadcasters • Bronx • chesbro • clubhouse freedman • definitive history • george steinbrenner • Highlanders • Hilltop • Insider • losing streak • Lou Gehrig • Managers • Marty • mattingly • mood strikes • munson • New York • ny giants • ny yankees • orioles • pinstripes • polo grounds • pr director • professional sports • relations director • rich store • sheehy • sports team • Stengel • storied franchise • successful franchise • team history • team's history • timers • yankee baseball • yankee stadium • Yanks • Yogi Berra
• ISBN-10: 1-68358-002-8 / 1683580028
• ISBN-13: 978-1-68358-002-7 / 9781683580027