Valentine For The Player

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• Author : Robert Neilson Stephens
• Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
• File Size : 44,6 Mb
• Release Date : 2020-08-13
• Total pages : 214
• ISBN : 9783752425895
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Reproduction of the original: A Gentleman Player by Robert Neilson Stephens

• Author : Bobby Valentine,Peter Golenbock
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• File Size : 40,9 Mb
• Release Date : 2021-11-30
• Total pages : 400
• ISBN : 9781637580950
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Download Valentine's Way in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

A frank and often hilarious account of the baseball life from one of the game’s great iconoclasts. “…the most entertaining baseball book of the year!” —Baseball Almanac From his first year in Rookie ball, when Tommy Lasorda ordered him to send a letter to the Dodgers’ starting shortstop informing him that he should retire early to make way for the young phenom, to appearing in disguise in the Mets’ dugout following an ejection, Bobby Valentine was a lightning rod for mischievous controversy, grabbing headlines wherever he went. Mavericks are seldom welcomed to upset the status quo, and Major League Baseball was no exception. In astonishing detail, Bobby Valentine reflects on the many remarkable moments that comprised his playing and managerial careers. From his wild times as a player in the early seventies, to his transition to coaching with the Mets after a catastrophic injury derailed his playing days; from managing the Texas Rangers in 1985, where he employed sabermetrics and witnessed the beginning of the steroid era, to his iconic stretch at Shea Stadium, when he led the Mets to the 2000 World Series while battling a dysfunctional front office and ownership; from his beloved time in Japan managing the Chiba Lotte Marines, who won the Japan Series, to the absolute disaster of a season in Boston, where he was greeted by a toxic clubhouse and fractured organization. Readers will be intrigued by his off-the-field exploits as well, from his early years as an international ballroom dancing champion to his post-playing days where he may have invented the wrap sandwich and the modern sports bar. Valentine has consistently overcome adversity and reinvented himself, regardless of the playing field. Along the way, he shares stories and insights on memorable moments and iconic personalities, including Nolan Ryan, Ichiro Suzuki, Gary Carter, Mike Piazza, Tom Seaver, Joe Torre, George Steinbrenner, Dustin Pedroia, and David Ortiz. Valentine’s Way is a riveting look back on forty years of baseball, written with a novelist’s mind and a journalist’s memory, and in collaboration with legendary baseball author Peter Golenbock. A once-in-a-generation book that leaves no great story untold, this is an invaluable document for anyone wondering what it’s really like to play and work in the rarified world of Major League Baseball.

• Author : Robert Neilson Stephens
• Publisher : Library of Alexandria
• File Size : 46,9 Mb
• Release Date : 1899
• Total pages : 438
• ISBN : 9781465545084
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Download A Gentleman Player: His Adventures on a Secret Mission for Queen Elizabeth in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

At three o'clock in the afternoon of the cold first Monday in March, 1601, a red flag rose, and a trumpet sounded thrice, from a little gabled turret protruding up out of a large wooden building in a field in that part of Southwark known as the Bankside and bordering on the Thames west of London Bridge. This rude edifice, or enclosure, was round (not like its successor, hexagonal) in shape; was in great part roofless; was built on a brick and stone foundation, and was encircled by a ditch for drainage. It was, in fact, the Globe Theatre; and the flag and trumpet meant that the "Lord Chamberlain's servants" were about to begin their performance, which, as the bill outside the door told in rough letters, was to be that of a new "Tragicall Historie of Hamlet Prince of Denmark," written by William Shakespeare. London folk knew this Master Shakespeare well as one of the aforesaid "servants," as the maker of most of the plays enacted now by those servants, and, which was deemed far more to his honor, as the poet of "Venus and Adonis" and "The Rape of Lucrece." Many who read the playbill guessed rightly that the new "tragicall historie" was based in part upon another author's old play, which they had seen performed many times in the past. The audience, in all colours and qualities of doublet and hose, ruff and cloak, feathered hat and plain cap and scholar's coif, had awaited noisily the parting of the worsted curtains of the stage projecting from one side of the circular interior of the barnlike playhouse. Around the other sides were wooden galleries, and under these was a raised platform divided into boxes called "rooms," whose fronts were hung with painted cloth. The stage and the actors' tiring-room behind it were under a roof of thatch. The boxes had the galleries for cover. But the great central O-shaped space, known as the "yard," where self-esteeming citizens, and assertive scholars, and black-robed lawyers, and burly soldiers, and people of countless occupations, and people of no occupation at all, stood and crowded and surged and talked and chaffed, and bought fruit and wine and beer from the clamorous venders, had no ceiling but the sky. It had no floor but the bare ground, and no seats whatever.

• Author : Robert Neilson Stephens
• Publisher : Unknown
• File Size : 9,6 Mb
• Release Date : 1900
• Total pages : 462
• ISBN : HARVARD:HNL32E
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PDF book entitled A Gentleman Player written by Robert Neilson Stephens and published by Unknown which was released on 1900 with total hardcover pages 462, the book become popular and critical acclaim.

• Author : Mort Zachter
• Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
• File Size : 36,6 Mb
• Release Date : 2015-03
• Total pages : 536
• ISBN : 9780803274358
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Download Gil Hodges in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

In descriptions of athletes, the word “hero” is bandied about and liberally attached to players with outstanding statistics and championship rings. Gil Hodges: A Hall of Fame Life is the story of a man who epitomized heroism in its truest meaning, holding values and personal interactions to be of utmost importance throughout his life—on the diamond, as a marine in World War II, and in his personal and civic life. A New York City icon and, with the Brooklyn Dodgers, one of the finest first basemen of all time, Gil Hodges (1924–72) managed the Washington Senators and later the New York Mets, leading the 1969 “Miracle Mets” to a World Series championship. A beloved baseball star, Hodges was also an ethical figure whose sturdy values both on and off the field once prompted a Brooklyn priest to tell his congregation to “go home, and say a prayer for Gil Hodges” in order to snap him out of the worst batting slump of his career. Mort Zachter examines Hodges’s playing and managing days, but perhaps more important, he unearths his true heroism by emphasizing the impact that Hodges’s humanity had on those around him on a daily basis. Hodges was a witty man with a dry sense of humor, and his dignity and humble sacrifice sometimes masked a temper that made Joe Torre refer to him as the “Quiet Inferno.” The honesty and integrity that made him so popular to so many remained his defining elements. Firsthand interviews of the many soldiers, friends, family, former teammates, players, and managers who knew and respected Hodges bring the totality of his life into full view, providing a rounded appreciation for this great man and ballplayer.

• Author : Bob Luke
• Publisher : McFarland
• File Size : 9,9 Mb
• Release Date : 2016-01-14
• Total pages : 215
• ISBN : 9781476662121
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Download Integrating the Orioles in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

The struggle to integrate the Baltimore Orioles mirrored the fight for civil rights in Baltimore. The Orioles debuted in 1954, the same year the Supreme Court struck down public school segregation. As Baltimore experienced demonstrations, white flight and a 1968 riot, team integration came slowly. Black players--mostly outfielders--made cameo appearances as black fans stayed away in droves. The breakthrough came in 1966, with the arrival of a more enlightened owner, and African American superstar Frank Robinson. As more black players filled the roster, the Orioles dominated the American League from 1969 through much of the 1970s and into the early 1980s. Attempts to integrate the team's executive suite were less successful. While black players generally did not participate in civil rights actions, several under Robinson's leadership pushed for front office jobs for former black players. Drawing on primary sources and interviews with former executives, players and sportswriters, this book tells the story of the integration of the Orioles. The author describes how tensions between community leaders and team officials aborted negotiations to both increase black attendance and put an African American in the club's executive ranks.

• Author : Alain Usereau
• Publisher : McFarland
• File Size : 55,6 Mb
• Release Date : 2012-12-13
• Total pages : 260
• ISBN : 9780786493036
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Download The Expos in Their Prime in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Montreal Expos provided their fans with spectacular play produced by spectacular players. The team was able to reach the pinnacle of its lifetime popularity during that period. They were in fact even more popular than the beloved hockey-playing Canadiens in Montreal and the most popular sports team in Canada. The book depicts how the team reached that level of support from the whole country and also why they were not able to sustain that excellence.

• Author : Geronimo Stilton
• Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
• File Size : 33,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2011-11-01
• Total pages : 136
• ISBN : 9780545392198
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Download Valentine's Day Disaster (Geronimo Stilton #23) in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.It was Valentine's Day in New Mouse City, and I couldn't wait to celebrate! I had sent valentine cards to all my friends and family members. But when I opened my mailbox on the morning of February 14th, it was empty! Had everyone forgotten about me? Was I destined to spend Valentine's Day alone in my mousehole, sobbing, with only my pet fish to console me? It was starting to look like a true Valentine's Day disaster!

• Author : SimpliFun Studios
• Publisher : SimpliFun Studios
• File Size : 39,7 Mb
• Release Date : 2004
• Total pages : 24
• ISBN : 9781932839166
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Download Children's Valentines Birthday Party Kit and Party Games in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Give a Great Child's Birthday Party Without Knocking Yourself Out... Even the Host Has a Great Time with Printable Party Kits!! Wondering how to entertain those children ages 3 to 8 coming to your home? We can make you the perfect host in less than ten minutes from now! The Valentines's Theme Printable Party Kit is filled with invitations, party games, room decorations, thank you cards, and contains detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to be the perfect host, keeping the fun and laughs coming, pouring on the imagination while tickling everybody's funny bone! The moment you place your order you'll be able to print your needed party materials. All you need is a color printer and you can easily host a SimpliFun party. You can even add your own child's name and party information for personalized invitations! You add your guests ages 3 to 8 and food, then have fun yourself!. The easy-to follow ideas are simple and economical enough for any party-planner-but definitely fun for children. Created by SimpliFun Studios because there's more to a party than just eating cake!

• Author : William M. Simons,Alvin L. Hall
• Publisher : McFarland
• File Size : 44,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2003-05-05
• Total pages : 381
• ISBN : 9780786415700
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Download The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, 2002 in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

This is an anthology of 24 papers that were presented at the Fourteenth Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, held in June 2002, and co-sponsored by the State University of New York at Oneonta and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Subsequent to initial presentation, papers were revised and edited for publication. The anthology is divided into five parts: Timebend: Baseball as History; The Business of Baseball; Race: Soul of the Game; Baseball Media: Literature, Journalism, and Cinema; and Baseball Culture: Age, Sexuality, and Religion. Timebend: Baseball as History ruminates on the lingering resonance of the game's past. The Business of Baseball examines sport from a commercial perspective. Race: Soul of the Game chronicles the African-American experience in baseball. Baseball Media: Literature , Journalism, and Cinema analyzes depictions of the game in the popular arts. Baseball Culture: Age, Sexuality, and Religion explores the social fabric of sport. Each part contains multiple essays related by theme and topic. A guide to the paper follows.

• Author : JOHN F.; BURTON BORLAND (LAURA J.; KANE, GREGORY.)
• Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• File Size : 17,6 Mb
• Release Date : 2014
• Total pages : 410
• ISBN : 9781449690878
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Download SPORT LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY. in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

PDF book entitled SPORT LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY. written by JOHN F.; BURTON BORLAND (LAURA J.; KANE, GREGORY.) and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers which was released on 2014 with total hardcover pages 410, the book become popular and critical acclaim.

• Author : Jerry Beach
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• File Size : 52,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2020-04-14
• Total pages : 228
• ISBN : 9781683583431
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Download The Subway Series in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

In celebration of the twenty-year anniversary of the 2000 Subway Series, Jerry Beach details the history of the series between New York's Major League Baseball clubs. From the early history of the rivalry between the Giants and Dodgers, to the Mayor's Trophy games, from the fans' old barroom and playground arguments over whose team was better, to Mike Piazza and Roger Clemens battles, and far beyond, Beach leaves no stone unturned in this comprehensive account. Mets and Yankees fans alike can read about their favorite games, players, and managers through the years, from Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman to Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle, from Al Leiter and Bobby Valentine to Derek Jeter and Joe Torre. They all played an integral part in shaping the history of the intercity rivalry. Readers might also uncover something about the psyches of Mets and Yankees fans alike. This book makes for a great gift whether you wear pinstripes or bleed blue and orange, or whether you hail from the Bronx or Queens. Finally, something both fan bases can agree upon, and the perfect addition to any baseball fan's shelf!

• Author : Triumph Books
• Publisher : Triumph Books
• File Size : 26,6 Mb
• Release Date : 2006
• Total pages : 178
• ISBN : 9781572438682
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Download Echoes of Kansas Basketball in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Spanning decades with great columns from renowned writers, this time capsule recounts the greatest moments in Kansas lore and tracks the chronological progression of sports writing styles from the esoteric to the ultra-modern. The account details the Jayhawks from their roots of glory to their modern-day triumphs.

• Author : Ann Richmond Fisher
• Publisher : Lorenz Educational Press
• File Size : 39,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2002-03-01
• Total pages : 20
• ISBN : 9780787785567
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Download Valentine's Day (eBook) in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Begin your classroom Valentine's celebration with this colorful bulletin board. Let your students help you complete the display by adding their own names to the center. Then make the most of the holiday by engaging your students in language and math activities that are full of hearts. Everything you'll need to have a Happy Valentine's Day in your classroom is in this book, including snack and game ideas, clip art and more!

• Author : Jonah Keri
• Publisher : Random House of Canada Limited
• File Size : 33,7 Mb
• Release Date : 2014
• Total pages : 426
• ISBN : 9780307361356
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Download Up, Up, & Away in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

The definitive history of the Montreal Expos by the definitive Expos fan, the New York Times bestselling sportswriter and Grantland columnist Jonah Keri.