On the evening of March 28, 1956, Steve Garvey's father, a
Greyhound bus driver in the Tampa Bay area, asked his young son if
he'd like to accompany him as he drove the Brooklyn Dodgers to a
spring-training game with the New York Yankees. For Garvey, a
baseball card collector and an aspiring Little Leaguer, the
opportunity stretched beyond his wildest imagination and marked the
beginning of a legendary career and life in baseball.
Garvey spent five years (1956-1961) as a bat boy, mostly for the
Brooklyn Dodgers and briefly for the New York Yankees and the
Detroit Tigers. The fact that he would go on to become a first
baseman with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and one of the most
successful players of his era, is like something out of a Hollywood
script. "My Bat Boy Days" is his moving collection of indelible
memories, fascinating profiles, and lessons learned -- about the
game and about life -- from heroes such as Jackie Robinson, Sandy
Koufax, and Mickey Mantle.
"My Bat Boy Days" is for the generation of fans who remember the
Boys of Summer and for the generation who grew up watching Steve
Garvey play for the love of the game. Garvey's story is perfect for
sharing with children and grandchildren who are just now getting to
know and love the game.
General
| Imprint: |
Scribner
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
February 2011 |
| First published: |
February 2011 |
| Authors: |
Steve Garvey
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
160 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4165-4825-6 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Sports & outdoor recreation >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-4165-4825-4 |
| Barcode: |
9781416548256 |
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