A Phillies Odyssey
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A Phillies Odyssey
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Author : Dave Rueter
language : en
Publisher: Dave Rueter
Release Date : 2021-10-18
A Phillies Odyssey written by Dave Rueter and has been published by Dave Rueter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-18 with categories.
I called my best friend. Whenever there was a huge signing or a big trade, I called BK. BK and I agreed on everything. We were also wrong about everything. "Coffey is gonna put the Fly Guys over the top, buddy!" "We're gonna pour coffee in that Cup!" "Tartabull should hit 30 in the National League!" "At least! Maybe 35 if teams don't pitch around him." "I see a lot of Byron Evans in this Barry Gardner, Dave." "I'm surprised he slipped to the second round to be honest." Whatever reservations I had about trading Curt Schilling were washed away after a five-minute phone call. BK and I ran through each of the players in the D-Backs return one by one. "Daal won 16 games last year. That's nothing to sneeze at." "Yep, just been unlucky this season. I've also heard a lot of good things about this Figueroa kid." "Definitely. I've heard he's a control pitcher. He trusts the defense behind him. That keeps his teammates engaged." "That's a great point. Also, Travis Lee may be the best defensive first baseman in the league." "A real cool customer, I heard. A slick fielder. And if that bat gets going ..." "And people love this Padilla guy's stuff." "'Electric' is the word I've heard." BK and I threw around 'people say' or 'I've heard, ' as if we had any sources of any kind. I didn't have any sources. BK was my source. We were 15, 16 years old discussing prospects on our parents' landline. We didn't read anything online. In the summer of 2000, the extent of the internet was AOL chatrooms and Cindy Margolis pictures. We didn't have regular check-ins with scouts. We didn't go to school with a kid whose neighbor's uncle was Mike Arbuckle. I don't know where we pulled these scouting reports from, but it took just a few minutes to talk ourselves into this massive haul for our star pitcher without the slightest hint of irony. What's better than one ace, we reasoned? Three aces and Travis Lee. --------- A Phillies Odyssey is a collection of essays on forgotten Fightins through the eyes of a fan. From Sil Campusano's timely hit to Wilson Valdez' 19th inning heroics and everything in between, A Phillies Odyssey serves as a reminder that, no, you're not the only one who thought Ricky Otero and Tony Longmire were the next big thing.
What Baseball Teaches
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Author : Michael J. Shay
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2012-12-31
What Baseball Teaches written by Michael J. Shay and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-31 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This book accounts the remarkable journey of the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies World Series Champions through 162 poems. You will find the human condition through this charmed experiment that all baseball fans, but especially Phillies fans, will treasure for generations.
The Good The Bad The Ugly Philadelphia Phillies
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Author : Todd Zolecki
language : en
Publisher: Triumph Books
Release Date : 2010-02-01
The Good The Bad The Ugly Philadelphia Phillies written by Todd Zolecki and has been published by Triumph Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A book augmented by archival images examines all the memorable, and forgettable, moments in Phillies baseball history by blending anecdotes and reveries from current and former Phillies and opposing players. Original.
Legends Of The Philadelphia Phillies
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Author : Bob Gordon
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2016-02-02
Legends Of The Philadelphia Phillies written by Bob Gordon and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The newly reissued Legends of the Philadelphia Phillies, originally published in 2005, takes an in-depth look at the legends that have shaped the Phillies’ identity over the last seventy years. Each chapter profiles a different beloved Phillies personality that colored the latter half of the twentieth century. Most were cheered; some were booed. Philadelphia is a city that loves you back, just sometimes in strange ways. With quotes and interviews from former and current Phils, Legends of the Philadelphia Phillies profiles Mitch Williams, Darren Daulton, Dave Hollins, Jim Eisenreich, Pete Incaviglia, and Milt Thompson from 1993’s “Beards, Bellies, and Biceps” National League championship team, as well as Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, and Tug McGraw from the 1980 World Series championship team. Author Robert Gordon also includes their notable predecessors, from Hall of Famers Robin Roberts and Richie Ashburn to former All-Stars like Johnny Callison and Del Ennis. No Phillies book would be complete without the off-the-field names who have defined the Phillies, such as team president Bill Giles, announcer Harry Kalas, and Dave Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic. Each of these legends played a unique role in shaping one of sports’ greatest franchises, and Legends of the Philadelphia Phillies brings them to life once again. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
An Appalachian Odyssey
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Author : Russ Walkup
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2014-03-07
An Appalachian Odyssey written by Russ Walkup and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This book is a tribute to my parents who instilled in me a strong will to succeed. The emphasis was on hard work and honesty. There was little money available but that made little difference to the boys in Keiffer Holler. Most of the time we were busy working and our leisure time was spent in the beautiful mountains and fishing. Until I was a junior in high school I thought a log cabin in the rural hills of Greenbrier County, a job in a union mine and a four wheel drive vehicle would mean the perfect life. vehicle would mean the perfect life. My story deals with the many twists and turns of leaving the mountains of Appalachia. Some are sad and some are hilarious. The cultural differences I encountered could be compared to Homers account of the Greek, Odysseus. My experiences could never measure up to the Cyclops but there were many challenges along the way. The strong values I gained during my formative years in Appalachia were a major factor guiding me to success throughout my first 76 years of life.
Game Of My Life Philadelphia Phillies
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Author : Bob Gordon
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-04-01
Game Of My Life Philadelphia Phillies written by Bob Gordon and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
More than twenty former and current Philadelphia Phillies players share their fondest single-game experience and memories with author Bob Gordon. Many of the moments celebrate the extraordinary events that have shaped the Phillies’ rich heritage. Curt Simmons, John Vukovich, Kevin Jordan, Del Unser, Doug Glanville, and Tug McGraw are just a few of the legendary Phillies stars who discuss the games of their lives. Even Phillie Phanatics I and II join in the fun. This book is the ticket for Philadelphia Phillies fans everywhere to travel back to many of the big games and moments that have shaped the team and franchise during its 131-year history in the City of Brotherly Love.
Reading S Big League Exhibition Games
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Author : Brian C. Engelhardt
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2015-08-10
Reading S Big League Exhibition Games written by Brian C. Engelhardt and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-10 with Sports & Recreation categories.
While Reading may be known today for the Fightin’ Phils, it has also been the site of 72 games played by 17 major-league franchises and barnstorming teams since 1874. Among the teams that have played in these exhibition games are the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Giants, and St. Louis Cardinals, along with appearances by baseball greats Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mike Schmidt, Ernie Banks, and Rogers Hornsby. Reading fans have looked on as both the 1906 Phillies and A’s tried to catch a bunny on the field mid-game, cheered for Christy Mathewson’s shutouts, sang “Happy Birthday” to Pete Rose, and watched “Shoeless” Joe Jackson hit a home run.
The Philadelphia Phillies
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Author : Sloan MacRae
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2011-08-15
The Philadelphia Phillies written by Sloan MacRae and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Today, superstars such as Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, and Chase Utley have made the Phillies one of baseballs top teams. The team has had many great moments since it was founded as the Philadelphia Quakers in 1883. Phillies fans will have lots of fun tracing the teams highs and lows on a timeline and looking at great photographs that span the teams fascinating history.
Occasional Glory
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Author : David M. Jordan
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2012-09-26
Occasional Glory written by David M. Jordan and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-26 with Sports & Recreation categories.
With more losses and last-place finishes than any other club in Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies have earned a reputation as one of the most unsuccessful teams ever to take the field. Even so, the Phillies have boasted many unforgettable players and achieved a number of notable triumphs. This history of the Phillies begins with the club's inception in 1883 and goes through the 2012 season, highlighting the team's finer moments and players but also covering less memorable times. Among the people and events it recounts are the great outfield of the 1890s, Chuck Klein's slugging feats, the 1980 World Series, the surprise 1993 pennant win, and the very successful years in Citizens Bank Park, including the world champions of 2008. An exploration of the Phillies' special relationship with Philadelphia and numerous historic photographs complete this comprehensive celebration of the oldest continuous one-name, one-city franchise in professional sports history.
Occasional Glory
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Author : David M. Jordan
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2002
Occasional Glory written by David M. Jordan and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with categories.
The Philadelphia Phillies have lost more games and finished in last place more times than any other major league club. The lost seasons have established their reputation as one of the most unsuccessful teams ever to take the field--but even so the Phillies have had some unforgettable players and notable triumphs throughout their history. This work is a history of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball club from its inception in 1883, when the Worcester (Massachusetts) Brown Stockings moved to Philadelphia, through the 2000 season, 118 years later. It covers the team's finer seasons, moments, and players, including the great outfield of the 1890s, which was perhaps one of the best in big league history, Grover Cleveland Alexander and the 1915 pennant winner, Chuck Klein's slugging feats, Roberts, Ennis, and Ashburn, the era of Gene Mauch, Jim Bunning and the heartbreak of the lost pennant in 1964, Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton and the 1980 World Series championship, and the surprise pennant win in 1993. The book also covers the less than memorable times that are all too familiar to the fans. The team's relationship with the city of Philadelphia is also discussed at length.