Every so often, a book comes along that is really special — it contributes to the way people think about a topic, and possibly encourages them to look at something in a completely different way. The Last Nine Innings is one of those books.
Rewind to Game 7 of the 2001 World Series between the New [...]
Entries from October 2006
October 23, 2006
The Last Nine Innings – by Charles Euchner
October 17, 2006
Perfect, Once Removed — by Phillip Hoose
It’s the winter of 1955, and 9-year old Phillip Hoose (pronounced “hose”) moves to a new town in Indiana. Discovering that baseball is the path to social acceptance, he struggles to learn the game, trying to overcome his awkwardness that was on display every time he stepped to the plate or picked up a ball.
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October 6, 2006
Taking a week off
I’ll be back next week with a new book for you — I’m taking a week off to rest my eyes and brain after the season.
In the meantime – enjoy the playoffs and have fun reading!
Patrick
October 6, 2006
Baseball Memoirs of a Lifetime by Ken Proctor
Being that it’s the end of the season, I wanted to bring you a book that had a retrospective feel to it – and Ken Proctor’s reflections on his 77+ years in baseball is definitely a good one.
It’s rare to find such a book written by someone who’s not a superstar but who still has [...]
