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Baseball's premier national television analyst Tim McCarver presents fascinating tales from the game's greatest players and personalities
Tim McCarver's Diamond Gems is a treasure trove of fabulous anecdotes from the many baseball celebrities who have appeared on "The Tim McCarver Show." A valuable mix of baseball history with a personal touch, this book is a natural for everyone who loves the game. Includes tales from baseball greats Sandy Koufax, Stan Musial, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Willie Mays, Yogi Berra, Tom Seaver, Cal Ripken Jr., Johnny Bench, Don Mattingly, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Chipper Jones, David Wright, and many more.
"Baseball is THE storyteller's game. So, if you love the game, you'll love Tim McCarver's treasure trove of stories. And you'll also understand why Tim never has to fear a rain delay."
--Bob Costas, NBC & HBO Sports
Tim McCarver's Diamond Gems is the modern version of The Glory Of Their Times. It's fun and engaging and instructive and even sweet now and then. Tim could always call the pitches, and he also seems to get everyone to deliver their best stuff here."
--Frank Deford, author, The Entitled
Author: Tim McCarver
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 02/01/2008
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.28h x 6.26w x 1.01d
ISBN13: 9780071545945
ISBN10: 0071545948
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Baseball | Essays & Writings
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