Game of My Life: St. Louis Cardinals
Matthew Leach
ISBN: 1596702737
Retail Price: $24.95
DESCRIPTION
Dating back to the “Gas House Gang” of the 1930’s, through the great Schoendienst- Musial teams of the ’40s, to “El Birdos” in the ’60s, “Whiteyball” in the ’80s, and all the way up to the club’s most recent world championship, this book allows some of the men who have worn the legendary Birds on the Bat to tell the stories of their most memorable moments in Cardinal red. Fans can read about current heroes like Jim Edmonds and Chris Carpenter, and the game in which utilityman and current third-base coach Jose Oquendo pitched four innings – and almost picked up the win. Broadcasters Al Hrabosky and Rick Horton share some memories of their own days in uniform; while Adam Wainwright, the newest Cardinal hero, tells of his experience closing out the memorable 2006 NLCS.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Matthew Leach has covered the Cardinals as the beat reporter for MLB.com since 2002, and has been with MLB Advanced Media since it was formed in 2000. In his time with MLB.com, he has covered three World Series, seven National League Championship Series, three All-Star Games, and every Winter Meetings since 2000. He previously worked at NASCAR.com as an editor and writer, and also turned in a brief stint with ESPN.com. Leach resides in St. Louis, Missouri.
2008 * 256 * b/w photos throughout6 x 9 hardcover
