Overview
A must-have series for fans in search of rare, insider knowledge on their favorite team
Throughout their history, the Oakland Athletics have been one of the most audacious and individual franchises in all of baseball. As the longtime radio voice of the A's, Ken Korach has called countless improbable, unforgettable moments. As the San Francisco Chronicle's veteran beat reporter, Susan Slusser has become the preeminent scribe of the A's modern era. Both have witnessed more than their share of team history up close and personal. In If These Walls Could Talk: Oakland A's, Korach and Slusser provide insight into the A's inner sanctum as only they can. Readers will gain the perspective of players, coaches, and front office executives in times of greatness as well as defeat, making for a keepsake no fan will want to miss.
Author Biography
Ken Korach has served as a radio broadcaster for the Oakland A's since 1996. He has also been a broadcaster for the Chicago White Sox, San Jose State University, UNLV, and Sonoma State University. He is the author of Holy Toledo: Lessons from Bill King, Renaissance Man of the Mic. Susan Slusser has been the San Francisco Chronicle's Oakland A's beat writer for more than 20 years. She is an MLB Network correspondent and is a former president of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. She is the author of 100 Things A's Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Dennis Eckersley pitched for the Oakland A's from 1987-1995, winning a World Series championship in 1989 and earning both the AL Cy Young and MVP awards in 1992. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.
Press Releases
If These Walls Could Talk: Oakland A’s
Stories from the Oakland A’s Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box
By Ken Korach and Susan Slusser / Foreword by Dennis Eckersley
Contact: Sam Ofman, Triumph Books, 312.568.5450,
s.ofman@triumphbooks.com
A’s fans have seen it all. They know the joy of a World Series win and the despair of a 100-loss season. They’ve cheered for Hall of Fame stars and watched in awe as teams of unknowns shocked the league. Since moving to Oakland, the franchise has established itself as one of baseball’s best, with a rich, proud history.
In If These Walls Could Talk: Oakland A’s: Stories from the Oakland A’s Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box (Triumph Books, March 19, 2019), veteran broadcaster Ken Korach and Susan Slusser, 2018’s co-California Sportswriter of the Year, bring that history to life. By combining their firsthand experience and insider access, Korach and Slusser offer behind-the-scenes tales surrounding all facets of the A’s experience. From the front office to the grounds crew, superstars to Moneyball, this great new title features previously unpublished stories that define the organization. Highlights include:
- A heartfelt foreword from beloved Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley
- Extensive interviews with the A’s most influential personalities, including Rickey Henderson, team president Dave Kaval, manager Bob Melvin and more
- 50 years of insights and anecdotes from celebrated equipment manager Steve Vucinich
- Looking back on the most memorable moments in A’s history, from perfect games to walk-off wins
- What it’s like to live a sports fan’s dream job: tales of calling games and covering the team from two of sports media’s most respected names
If These Walls Could Talk: Oakland A’s will educate and entertain diehard fans and the younger generation alike. No A’s fans library is complete without this great new title.
About the Authors:
Ken Korach has served as a radio broadcaster for the Oakland A's since 1996. He has also been a broadcaster for the Chicago White Sox, San Jose State University, UNLV and Sonoma State University. He is the author of Holy Toledo: Lessons from Bill King, Renaissance Man of the Mic.
Susan Slusser has been the San Francisco Chronicle's Oakland A's beat writer for more than 20 years. She is an MLB Network correspondent and is a former president of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. She is the author of 100 Things A's Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.
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