Baseball Memoirs

Given his legacy, many Americans today believe Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play in Major League Baseball, but that answer is wrong. As far back as the late 19th century, there had been professional baseball leagues that were every bit as segregated as any other aspect of society, but before that, there were, for a brief shining moment, there were teams of black and white men playing with and against each other.

Hamilton's exceptional talents and off-field issues have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Hamilton so much. From family to baseball to the future, all you need to know about Josh Hamilton is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Josh Hamilton's life. This audiobook also includes all of Josh Hamilton's MLB statistics.

For decades he traveled miles and miles with college teams on buses and witnessed the transformation in athletics from the introduction of Title IX to today’s “get-back” coaches. Only Andy Solomon could have done these things. And more. A career athletics administrator shares his favorite stories, accounts and anecdotes from his working career at five South Carolina colleges, a world-class resort and minor league baseball. And while most of the games were fun, the people he met along the way were indeed funner.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of baseball superstar Mike Trout. If you're reading this, then you must be a Mike Trout fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Mike Trout is considered as one of the greatest young baseball players in the world, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his young career.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of baseball superstar Manny Machado. If you're reading this, you must be a Manny Machado fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Manny Machado is considered one of the greatest third basemen of his generation, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his young career.

Lou Gehrig is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time and is credited for changing the way baseball was played. This book will reveal much about Lou's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.

In The Bases Were Loaded (and So Was I), sportswriter Tom Callahan brings to life the most fascinating - and often least understood - figures in the world of sports. This is the ultimate collection of Callahan’s sports profiles, with subjects ranging from Muhammad Ali to Pete Rose, and Joe Montana to Michael Jordan. Based on decades of sports reporting as well as featuring material original to this book, The Bases Were Loaded (and So Was I) takes athletes we thought we knew and reveals how wrong we often are. This is a rare and surprising work of reportage that will appeal to sports fans and non–sports fans alike.

Willie Mays, a name synonymous with excellence, grace, and enduring greatness in baseball, has etched his story into the annals of American sports history. His journey from a young boy with a dream in Alabama to a baseball icon is not just a tale of athletic prowess but also a profound narrative of resilience, talent, and cultural impact.

Jeter's exceptional talents and off-field celebrity have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Jeter so much. From family to baseball to the future, all you need to know about Derek Jeter is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Derek Jeter's life. This audiobook also includes all of Derek Jeter's MLB statistics.

If you're reading this, you must be a Miguel Cabrera fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Miguel Cabrera is considered one of the greatest baseball players in the world, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his career. This book will reveal much about Miguel Cabrera's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of baseball superstar Hyun-Jin Ryu. If you're reading this, you must be a Hyun-Jin Ryu fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Hyun-Jin is considered one of the greatest Asian pitchers of his generation, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his young career. This book will reveal much about Hyun-Jin's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of baseball superstar Yasiel Puig. If you're reading this, you must be a Yasiel Puig fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Yasiel Puig is considered one of the greatest young players of his generation, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his young career. This book will reveal much about Yasiel's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.

Madison Bumgarner is considered one of the greatest young baseball players in the world, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his young career. This audiobook will reveal much about Madison's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.