Titles by Yogi Berra

Expressing the passion felt for the Yankees using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the New York team explores the sports obsession in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous—and infamous—characters in the baseball team's history, including Yogi Berra, Roger Clemens, Joe DiMaggio, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Babe Ruth, and Tom Zachary.

<DIV>An unusual and affecting tribute to a generation's most revered baseball player, <EM>Our Mickey</EM> bursts with powerful emotion from the stories of some of those who knew Mickey Mantle the best—Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Stan Musial, Sandy Koufax, Willie Mays, Billy Crystal and many more.</DIV>

Whether rediscovering the best team moments, or initiating into the histories and traditions of Yankees fandom, this book about the New York Yankees is both a useful resource and cherishable memorabilia. Packed with anecdotes of past and current players, explanations about the beginnings of rivalries and traditions, detailed histories about the greatest players and moments in the franchise’s history, lists of the greatest teams ever and year-by-year statistics, this collectible book is the primary source for anyone eager to be an expert regarding anything about the Yankees. The book captures the essence of the pride of every true Yankees fan: pinstripes, “the house that Ruth built,” Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, “the straw that stirs the drink,” Billy Martin hired and fired (five times), Derek Jeter, the Subway Series, the Iron Horse, and Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series.

<DIV>Whitey Ford, a Hall of Fame pitcher with the Yankees for 16 seasons, gives unique insight and takes on the challenge of selecting the five best players at each position in the franchise&#39;s history, which includes 26 World Series championships and 36 American League pennants&#8212;a legacy&#160;no other&#160;team comes close to achieving. Featured players include Joe DiMaggio, Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Johnny Mize, and Enos Slaughter.</DIV>