This book by Dave Parker and Dave Jordan is a delightful book and an incredibly detailed book. The title gives you a hint of one thing throughout the career of Dave Parker and that is “brotherhood” was an important element of his success in baseball. The book starts with a glimpse into the life of…
One thing is for sure. Author Jonathan Last knows how to put a sentence together that is clear and concise.
Have you ever heard baseball announcers or taking heads say they are playing it by the book? The Book by Tom Tango, Michael Lichtman and Andrew Dolphin will give insight into those details. Also, the book is an extension of Bill James Baseball Abstract and goes further with understanding of the revolution the the game…
He worked with his players without the ball at practice which was unusual for the time.
Sean Conley is a yoga teacher in Pittsburgh with almost 20 years of experience. He played three years in the NFL before hanging up his cleats. He is the author of the book: The Point After.
Finding Family on Friday The Chichester Family of England How did we get here? This is not from the Knuppel line but from my mothers as her maiden name was Sawrey. Her grandmother was a Virginia “Jennie” Hensley. It was John Hensley, my 12th great grandfather, that married Margaret Chichester. This is her…
John Willkom grew up in small town Wisconsin and from the start was a star basketball player in his area of more small towns.
“THEY SAID I COULDN’T MAKE THE NHL, SO I WENT OUT AND PROVED THEM RIGHT” Hockey was his life and the author of this book, Jerry “Teabag” Hack states in the Foreword that it has likely been 40 years since he wrote a paragraph. That may be true but now he can add…
Ken Reid is the author of this 240 page book that is quite fascinating. I have often heard or read about professional baseball players talking about just wanting to get one hit in the league or just one at-bat. Well this is the hockey version of professional players get one goal and only one lifetime…
The Smart Money: How the World’s Best Sports Bettors Beat the Bookies Out of Millions Michael Konik began this wild ride by securing an interview with the “Brain Trust“. This group was led by Rick “Big Daddy” Mathews. Around the world of sports betting he was allegedly known as a snake and one to watch…