24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid, Mays Willie, Shea John

Автор: Mays Willie, Shea John
Название: 24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid
ISBN: 1250240247 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781250240248
Издательство: Macmillan USA/Holtzbrink(MPS)
Цена: 24510.00 T
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The legendary Willie Mays shares the inspirations and influences responsible for guiding him on and off the field in this reflective and inspirational memoir.

"It's because of giants like Willie that someone like me could even think about running for President." -- President Barack Obama

Widely regarded as the greatest all-around player in baseball history because of his unparalleled hitting, defense and baserunning, the beloved Willie Mays offers people of all ages his lifetime of experience meeting challenges with positivity, integrity and triumph in 24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid.

Presented in 24 chapters to correspond with his universally recognized uniform number, Willie's memoir provides more than the story of his role in America's pastime. This is the story of a man who values family and community, engages in charitable causes especially involving children and follows a philosophy that encourages hope, hard work and the fulfillment of dreams.

"I was very lucky when I was a child. My family took care of me and made sure I was in early at night. I didn't get in trouble. My father made sure that I didn't do the wrong thing. I've always had a special place in my heart for children and their well-being, and John Shea and I got the idea that we should do something for the kids and the fathers and the mothers, and that's why this book is being published. We want to reach out to all generations and backgrounds. Hopefully, these stories and lessons will inspire people in a positive way." -- Willie Mays

Автор: Hirsch James S.
Название: Willie Mays: The Life, the Legend
ISBN: 1416547908 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781416547907
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 27590.00 T
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Описание: Considered to be "as monumental--and enigmatic--a legend as American sport has ever seen" ( Sports Illustrated ), Willie Mays is arguably the greatest player in baseball history, still revered for the joy and passion he brought to the game. Mays began as a teenage phenom in the Negro Leagues, became a cult hero in New York, and was the headliner in Major League Baseball's bold expansion to California. With 3,383 hits, 660 home runs, and 338 stolen bases, he was a blend of power, speed, and stylistic bravado that fans had never seen before. Now, in the first biography authorized by and written with the cooperation of Willie Mays, James Hirsch reveals the man behind the player..

Willie is perhaps best known for "The Catch"--his breathtaking over-the-shoulder grab in the 1954 World Series. It is a classic visual that represents a transcendent figure who ushered in a new era of baseball, received standing ovations around the globe, and--during the turbulent civil rights era--advocated understanding and reconciliation. However, the years of racial attacks, the stress of celebrity, and the mental and physical demands of the game also took a toll. Meticulously researched and drawing on lengthy interviews with Mays, as well as with close friends, family, and teammates, Hirsch presents a complex portrait of one of America's most significant cultural icons..

Автор: Madden Bill
Название: 1954: The Year Willie Mays and the First Generation of Black Superstars Changed Major League Baseball Forever
ISBN: 0306823691 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780306823695
Издательство: Little Brown
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Цена: 17190.00 T
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Описание: From a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning sportswriter comes the story of the first time two black players led their respective teams to the World Series