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Joy in Tigertown
Joy in Tigertown (4 Formats) ›
By Tom Gage, By Mickey Lolich, Foreword by Jim Leyland
Trade Paper Price 19.95

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ISBN 9781629375830

Published Jun 2018

<p><b>Relive the magic of the 1968 World Series with Mickey Lolich and the Detroit Tigers!</b></p><p>The 1968 World Series remains an iconic moment in baseball history. Featuring Bob Gibson, Al Kaline, and Mickey Lolich, it was baseball at its finest. Told from the vibrant first-hand perspective of Lolich himself, with the expertise of award-winning Detroit journalist Tom Gage, <i>Joy in Tigertown</i> is the remarkable story of the Tigers&#39; journey to glory.</p><p>Discover new reflections from players and personnel as you trace achievements like Denny McLain&#39;s 31-win season and the slugging performances of Kaline, Norm Cash, Willie Horton, and Bill Freehan. <i>Joy in Tigertown</i> is for baseball fans, Detroit enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a story of teamwork, resilience, and triumph.</p>
They Call Me Pudge
They Call Me Pudge (4 Formats) ›
By Ivan Rodriguez, By Jeff Sullivan, Foreword by Nolan Ryan, Foreword by Jim Leyland
Cloth Price 25.95

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ISBN 9781629373942

Published Aug 2017

<DIV style=&#34;BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: &#34;>With 14 All-Star appearances, 13 Gold Gloves, a Most Valuable Player Award, and, of course, a World Series ring, Ivan &#34;Pudge&#34; Rodriguez has more than earned his spot in Cooperstown as one of the best Major League catchers of all time. In <EM>They Call Me Pudge</EM>, Rodriguez tells the story of his unforgettable baseball journey, from signing his first professional contract as a 16 year-old in Puerto Rico, to his years in Texas, Detroit, and beyond, to the World Series stage in Miami, and behind the doors of the Texas Rangers front office. Rodriguez&#39;s accomplishments, his teammates, and his biggest challenges all receive time in the spotlight in this refreshing memoir of a life and Hall-of-Fame career.</DIV>