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Dream Team by Jack McCallum (2012)

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Current Picks

In Dream Team: how Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the greatest team of all time conquered the world and changed the game of basketball forever, sportswriter Jack McCallum presents a behind-the-scenes look at the creation and execution of the greatest … Continue reading →

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Bill Veeck: Baseball’s Greatest Maverick by Paul Dickson (2012)

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Current Picks

Bill Veeck was at different times the owner of the Cleveland Indians, the St. Louis Browns, and the Chicago White Sox (twice). Many people remember Bill Veeck as the baseball owner who brought Eddie Gaedel, a 3’7” tall man in … Continue reading →

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Strength Down the Middle: the story of the 1959 White Sox by Larry Kalas

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Current Picks

Strength Down the Middle by Larry Kalas is the exciting story of the 1959 White Sox, the great players from the team, a game by game description of the season, some of the exciting events from that year outside of baseball, … Continue reading →

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The Battle that Forged Modern Baseball by Daniel R. Levitt (2012)

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Current Picks

This book is really for scholars of baseball, but does contain some interesting baseball history. For example: Cub fans, did you know that Wrigley Field was not built for the Cubs? It was built for a team called the ChiFeds … Continue reading →

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Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Current Picks

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand (2010) Let me just say up front that I loved Laura Hillenbrand’s Seabiscuit. It is probably my favorite nonfiction book. Well, I think, she’s done it … Continue reading →

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The Downhill Lie by Carl Hiaasen

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Current Picks

The Downhill Lie by Carl Hiaasen (2008) This very funny tale is perfect for golfers or spouses of golfers over 40! A popular satirical fiction writer, Hiassen brings his offbeat sense of humor to real life anecdotes about golf and … Continue reading →

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Satch, Dizzy & Rapid Robert by Timothy M. Gay

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Current Picks

Satch, Dizzy & Rapid Robert: the wild saga of interracial baseball before Jackie Robinson by Timothy M. Gay (2010) The title is somewhat misleading as I did not find the book to be very wild. Nevertheless I believe most readers … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Homestretch by Lynn Reardon

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Current Picks

Beyond the Homestretch by Lynn Reardon (2009) Did you ever wonder what happens to thoroughbred racehorses once they are no longer fit to race? You might find this trip to a Texas racehorse adoption ranch an interesting and informative read. … Continue reading →

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The Green by Troon McAllister

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Current Picks

The Green by Troon McAllister (1999) Calling all golfers who will enjoy reading about the Ryder Cup! The author has written a humorous novel. Readers will recognize some of the PGA personalities in the book by traits that real PGA … Continue reading →

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The Blind Side by Michael Lewis

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Current Picks

The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis (2006) Read the incredible true story of Baltimore Ravens lineman Michael Oher (pronounced OAR). One of thirteen children born to a crack addict mother, Oher spent his formative years on … Continue reading →

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