First is a brand new book on the greatest stadium American sports have ever seen, Yankee Stadium. The book is a called Yankee Stadium: 1923-2008, and it was written by Gary Hermalyn and Anthony C. Greene, and includes many great photos of the old place in all its glory.
The Back of the book reads:
Besides all the classic photos within the books pages, it also includes many interesting stories about the stadium's history and a pack of 12 great postcards with some more fantastic images of the stadium itself and those who played, performed, and appeared there throughout it's illustrious history.The Bronx's Yankee Stadium was designed to be the grandest, most impressive and intimidating sports arena ever. Over the past years, the stadium's mystique and grandeur has been exponentially enhanced by championship boxing matches, college and professional football, Negro League games, papal visits, and the New York Yankees baseball club's iconic reputation as the gold standard of professional team sports. Yankee Stadium has also been a witness to the 20th-century development of the Bronx from a small suburb to a large urban borough, thus forging a special and complex relationship with its hometown.
The fine folks at Arcadia Publishing were nice enough to send me a pre-release copy but you can get yours starting today for $21.99 at bookstores everywhere.
The second book I think you should get your hands on is a book that may change the way you look at some of your favorite Yankees and the stories behind them. It's called The Tuth About Ruth (And More): Behind the New York Yankees' Most Popular Myths, Legends, and Lore, and it was written by Peter Handrinos.It's a great and fairly easy read for anyone who wants to know more about the true stories behind their favorite Yankees. Did Wally Pipp really sit because of a headache? Did Ruth really call his shot? Who was better, Mickey or Joe D? What really happened that night at the Copa? Did Yogi really says all the things they said he said? Was Casey Stengel really a clown? Is Derek Jeter really as clutch as people think? These questions and many more are answered within the pages of the book.
Some of your long-held Yankee beliefs may be shattered by this book, but don't fret, this isn't a Yankee-bashing book in anyway. The author is a long-time Yankees fans and in fact sometimes the truth behind these stories is stranger, and more interesting than fiction.
Both books are fine additions to anyone's Yankees library.
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It’s time to read a great new romantic comedy, entitled Classes Apart.
This is an adult sporting comedy that follows the fortunes of Paul Marriot, the secretary of the Barnstorm Village Sunday soccer team and coach of a school cricket team in Yorkshire, England. The story describes the remarkable camaraderie between the players and supporters of this little club and their desire to achieve success. The team had previously been known more for its antics off the field, rather than their performances on it.
During his time at the club he meets and becomes involved with Emma Potter, who is the sister of James Potter, a major player for their bitter rivals Moortown Inn. Thus, begins an entangled web of romance and conflict. He also begins working at Derry High School, a school with a poor reputation of academic success, where he becomes coach of the school cricket team. Here he develops an amazing relationship with the children and they embark on an epic journey.
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