Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Game of My Life: Phillies




Bob Gordon


ISBN: 1596702575
Retail Price: $24.95

DESCRIPTION

More than 20 former and current Philadelphia Phillies’ players share their fondest single-game Phillies’ experience and memories, many of which celebrate the extraordinary moments that have shaped the team’s rich heritage in the City of Brotherly Love. Robin Roberts, Curt Simmons, John Vukovich, Kevin Jordan, Mitch Williams, Greg Luzinski, Darren Daulton, and Del Unser are but a few of the legendary Phillies stars who discuss the games of their lives.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bob Gordon weaves a fulltime writing life with a successful consulting business. In addition to writing restaurant reviews, business columns for foreign magazines, and a slew of humorous and provocative essays, he has written six sports books to date on baseball, football, and basketball. He is also a registered professional engineer who serves as a communication coach for executives and managers. Gordon resides in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Past titles include More Than Beards, Bellies and Biceps: The Story of the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies and the Phillie Phanatic Too! (Sports Publishing, 2003), The Team That (They Say) Had Nothing But a Championship: The 1960 Philadelphia Eagles (Sports Publishing, 2001), and Ed Pinckney’s Tales from the Villanova Hardwood (Sports Publishing, 2004).

2008 * 256 pp * b/w photos throughout
6 x 9 inches hardcover