Overview
A one-stop record containing everything Diamondback fans want to know about their favorite baseball team, this resource is packed with anecdotes, history, explanations of traditions, statistics, trivia, and photos.
Author Biography
Steven Travers is a sports historian and sportswriter who is the bestselling author of numerous books—including One Night, Two Teams and Barry Bonds—and has also written for StreetZebra magazine, the San Francisco Examiner, and the Los Angeles Times. He is a former professional baseball player with Major League Baseball teams the St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland Athletics. He lives in San Anselmo, California. Andy Dorf is the host of Dorf on Sports on KFNX 1100 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Angels Essential ›By Steven Travers, Foreword by Ross Newhan
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ISBN 9781617494116Published Apr 2007
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ISBN 9781617493621Published Apr 2006
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ISBN 9781617493485Published Apr 2006
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ISBN 9781617493508Published Apr 2006
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A's Essential ›By Steven Travers, Foreword by Billy Beane
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ISBN 9781617493997Published Apr 2007
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ISBN 9781617493966Published Apr 2007
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Diamondbacks Essential ›By Steven Travers, Foreword by Andy Dorf
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ISBN 9781617493126Published Apr 2007
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ISBN 9781617493140Published Apr 2007
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ISBN 9781617493164Published Apr 2007
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ISBN 9781623685683Published Apr 2007
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ISBN 9781623685690Published Apr 2007
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Press Releases
The Arizona Diamondbacks haven’t even been around for a decade, but what a history the franchise has already created! In just their fourth season, the Diamondbacks won their first World Series title and accomplished more than many franchises have for decades. But for every shining moment (like Randy Johnson’s perfect game) there have been forgettable ones, too (Wally Backman, anyone?).
Diamondbacks Essential: Everything You Need to Know to be a Real Fan by Steven Travers (Foreword by Andy Dorf) examines the short but storied-packed history of the Diamondbacks by examining all the thrilling achievements and games, colorful personalities, great hitters, incredible pitchers and memorable moments in the franchise’s existence.
Fans will read compelling trivia questions, captivating top-ten lists, interesting tidbits and facts, biographies of dozens of men who wore the Diamondbacks uniform, and scores of statistics and stories. Fans can test their Diamondbacks expertise with questions such as:
> What team did Randy Johnson break into the major leagues with?
> On what show did aspiring actor Matt Williams appear on?
> What six teams in MLB history have been named after states, not cities?
> Mascot D. Baxter the Bobcat was the idea of the son of what former player?
> What other names were considered before “Diamondbacks” was chosen?
Diamondbacks Essential is the perfect way to learn something new and read stories – often hilarious, occasionally heart-breaking – that you haven’t read before.
About the Author
Steven Travers is a USC graduate, former Oakland A’s minor league pitcher and sports historian. Author of the bestseller and Casey Aware Nominee Barry Bonds: Baseball’s Superman, Travers has written numerous sports books and screenplays, in addition to writing for StreetZebra, The (San Francisco) Examiner and the Los Angeles Times. A fifth-generation Californian, Travers resides in the Golden State.
