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Few and Chosen Cubs ›

By Ron Santo, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Ernie Banks, Introduction by Ryne Sandberg

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ISBN 9781572437104

Published Apr 2005

Famed former Cubs player Ron Santo lists the top five players at every position in the history of the franchise with explanation for each decision, along with statistics for every player and dozens of photos throughout.

Few and Chosen ›

By Whitey Ford, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Yogi Berra

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ISBN 9781572437227

Published Apr 2005

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's history, which includes 26 World Series championships and 36 American League pennants—a legacy no other team comes close to achieving. Featured players include Joe DiMaggio, Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Johnny Mize, and Enos Slaughter.

Few and Chosen Yankees ›

By Whitey Ford, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Yogi Berra

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ISBN 9781572434189

Published Sep 2001

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's history, which includes 26 World Series championships and 36 American League pennants—a legacy no other team comes close to achieving. Featured players include Joe DiMaggio, Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Johnny Mize, and Enos Slaughter.

Few and Chosen Negro Leagues ›

By Monte Irvin, By Phil Pepe

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ISBN 9781572438552

Published Apr 2007

Monte Irvin, a New York Giants star player who got his start in the Negro Leagues, pays homage to baseball's unsung heroes and long-forgotten stars by selecting the top five players at each position and the top five managers, owners, pioneers, or organizers from the Negro Leagues.

Few and Chosen ›

By Tim McCarver, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Joe Buck

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ISBN 9781572437234

Published Apr 2005

Part historical catalog, part biography, and part baseball primer for beginners and experts alike, this account lists the arguably best five players at each position by one of the best players in St. Louis history—Tim McCarver. The book is ideal for any baseball fan who wants to learn more about the game and includes immortals such as Cy Young, Stan Musial, Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Leo Durocher, Steve Carlton, and Mark McGwire.

Few and Chosen Cardinals ›

By Tim McCarver, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Joe Buck

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ISBN 9781572434837

Published Apr 2003

Part historical catalog, part biography, and part baseball primer for beginners and experts alike, this account lists the arguably best five players at each position by one of the best players in St. Louis history—Tim McCarver. The book is ideal for any baseball fan who wants to learn more about the game and includes immortals such as Cy Young, Stan Musial, Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Leo Durocher, Steve Carlton, and Mark McGwire.

Few and Chosen Tigers ›

By Lance Parrish, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Al Kaline

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ISBN 9781600782862

Published Mar 2010

Former Detroit player Lance Parrish selects the top five Tigers of all time at each position and ranks them in this subjective compendium. Fans may disagree, but they are certain to find his choices interesting, his reasoning for the selections fascinating, and the anecdotes he draws from his years as a Tiger amusing and entertaining. Featured players include Ty Cobb, Harry Heilmann, Charlie Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, George Kell, Willie Horton, and Alan Trammel.

Few and Chosen Red Sox ›

By Johnny Pesky, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Carl Yastrzemski, Introduction by Ben Affleck

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ISBN 9781572436084

Published Apr 2004

Boston Red Sox icon Johnny Pesky ranks the five best players at each position to ever take the field in this subjective analysis. Featured players include Mo Vaughn, Jimmie Foxx, Ted Williams, Cy Young, Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Jim Rice, Bill Lee, and Nomar Garciaparra.

Few and Chosen Dodgers ›

By Duke Snider, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Don Zimmer

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ISBN 9781572438057

Published Apr 2006

Duke Snider, former Dodgers great and Hall of Famer who played on both coasts, selects the top five players at each position and the top five Dodgers managers in this exciting compilation. Evoking cherished memories of one of the richest histories in sports and spotlighting the luminescent talent that has worn Dodgers blue, the book includes profiles of Zach Wheat, Burleigh Grimes, Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Gil Hodges, Steve Garvey, and Fernando Valenzuela.

Few and Chosen Mets ›

By Rusty Staub, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Keith Hernandez

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ISBN 9781600781537

Published Mar 2009

Rusty Staub, a former Met with an up-close and personal view of many of the team's strongest players, recalls every year of the Met's history and selects the all-time greatest players in this account. Featured players and managers include Gary Carter, Mike Piazza, Bud Harrelson, Jose Reyes, Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Gil Hodges, and Davey Johnson.

Few and Chosen Cubs ›

By Ron Santo, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Ernie Banks, Introduction by Ryne Sandberg

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ISBN 9781617490514

Published Apr 2005

Famed former Cubs player Ron Santo lists the top five players at every position in the history of the franchise with explanation for each decision, along with statistics for every player and dozens of photos throughout.

Few and Chosen Cardinals ›

By Tim McCarver, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Joe Buck

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ISBN 9781617490569

Published Apr 2003

Part historical catalog, part biography, and part baseball primer for beginners and experts alike, this account lists the arguably best five players at each position by one of the best players in St. Louis history—Tim McCarver. The book is ideal for any baseball fan who wants to learn more about the game and includes immortals such as Cy Young, Stan Musial, Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Leo Durocher, Steve Carlton, and Mark McGwire.

Few and Chosen Tigers ›

By Lance Parrish, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Al Kaline

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ISBN 9781617490811

Published Mar 2010

Former Detroit player Lance Parrish selects the top five Tigers of all time at each position and ranks them in this subjective compendium. Fans may disagree, but they are certain to find his choices interesting, his reasoning for the selections fascinating, and the anecdotes he draws from his years as a Tiger amusing and entertaining. Featured players include Ty Cobb, Harry Heilmann, Charlie Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, George Kell, Willie Horton, and Alan Trammel.

Few and Chosen Tigers ›

By Lance Parrish, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Al Kaline

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ISBN 9781617491054

Published Mar 2010

Former Detroit player Lance Parrish selects the top five Tigers of all time at each position and ranks them in this subjective compendium. Fans may disagree, but they are certain to find his choices interesting, his reasoning for the selections fascinating, and the anecdotes he draws from his years as a Tiger amusing and entertaining. Featured players include Ty Cobb, Harry Heilmann, Charlie Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, George Kell, Willie Horton, and Alan Trammel.

Few and Chosen Red Sox ›

By Johnny Pesky, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Carl Yastrzemski, Introduction by Ben Affleck

EPUB

ISBN 9781617490576

Published Apr 2004

Boston Red Sox icon Johnny Pesky ranks the five best players at each position to ever take the field in this subjective analysis. Featured players include Mo Vaughn, Jimmie Foxx, Ted Williams, Cy Young, Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Jim Rice, Bill Lee, and Nomar Garciaparra.

Few and Chosen Dodgers ›

By Duke Snider, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Don Zimmer

EPUB

ISBN 9781617490521

Published Apr 2006

Duke Snider, former Dodgers great and Hall of Famer who played on both coasts, selects the top five players at each position and the top five Dodgers managers in this exciting compilation. Evoking cherished memories of one of the richest histories in sports and spotlighting the luminescent talent that has worn Dodgers blue, the book includes profiles of Zach Wheat, Burleigh Grimes, Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Gil Hodges, Steve Garvey, and Fernando Valenzuela.

Few and Chosen Giants ›

By Bobby Thomson, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Willie McCovey

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ISBN 9781617490538

Published Apr 2007

Baseball great Bobby Thomson selects his all-time Giants team—five players at each position plus the top five managers—covering the team's more than 100-year history in two cities, New York and San Francisco.

Few and Chosen Mets ›

By Rusty Staub, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Keith Hernandez

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ISBN 9781617490187

Published Mar 2009

Rusty Staub, a former Met with an up-close and personal view of many of the team's strongest players, recalls every year of the Met's history and selects the all-time greatest players in this account. Featured players and managers include Gary Carter, Mike Piazza, Bud Harrelson, Jose Reyes, Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Gil Hodges, and Davey Johnson.

Few and Chosen Phillies ›

By Gary Matthews, By Phil Pepe

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Published Apr 2012

Covering nearly 130 years of the team’s history, former Phillies great and current color commentator Gary Matthews recounts the greatest Phillies and their contributions to the sport of baseball. From Robin Roberts and the Whiz Kids of the 1950s to the world champion 2008 roster, this work includes a ranking of the top five Phillies at each position, rare archival photos, and detailed biographies of the franchise’s greatest players. With insights from a uniquely qualified baseball insider, this one of a kind book is the ultimate reference for any baseball fan or Phillies fanatic.

Few and Chosen Negro Leagues ›

By Monte Irvin, By Phil Pepe

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ISBN 9781617498534

Published Apr 2007

Monte Irvin, a New York Giants star player who got his start in the Negro Leagues, pays homage to baseball's unsung heroes and long-forgotten stars by selecting the top five players at each position and the top five managers, owners, pioneers, or organizers from the Negro Leagues.

Few and Chosen Mets ›

By Rusty Staub, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Keith Hernandez

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Few and Chosen Cubs ›

By Ron Santo, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Ernie Banks, Introduction by Ryne Sandberg

PDF

ISBN 9781623685867

Published Apr 2005

Famed former Cubs player Ron Santo lists the top five players at every position in the history of the franchise with explanation for each decision, along with statistics for every player and dozens of photos throughout.

Few and Chosen Dodgers ›

By Duke Snider, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Don Zimmer

PDF

ISBN 9781623685874

Published Apr 2006

Duke Snider, former Dodgers great and Hall of Famer who played on both coasts, selects the top five players at each position and the top five Dodgers managers in this exciting compilation. Evoking cherished memories of one of the richest histories in sports and spotlighting the luminescent talent that has worn Dodgers blue, the book includes profiles of Zach Wheat, Burleigh Grimes, Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Gil Hodges, Steve Garvey, and Fernando Valenzuela.

Few and Chosen Mets ›

By Rusty Staub, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Keith Hernandez

PDF

ISBN 9781623685898

Published Mar 2009

Rusty Staub, a former Met with an up-close and personal view of many of the team's strongest players, recalls every year of the Met's history and selects the all-time greatest players in this account. Featured players and managers include Gary Carter, Mike Piazza, Bud Harrelson, Jose Reyes, Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Gil Hodges, and Davey Johnson.

Few and Chosen Tigers ›

By Lance Parrish, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Al Kaline

PDF

ISBN 9781623685904

Published Mar 2010

Former Detroit player Lance Parrish selects the top five Tigers of all time at each position and ranks them in this subjective compendium. Fans may disagree, but they are certain to find his choices interesting, his reasoning for the selections fascinating, and the anecdotes he draws from his years as a Tiger amusing and entertaining. Featured players include Ty Cobb, Harry Heilmann, Charlie Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, George Kell, Willie Horton, and Alan Trammel.

Few and Chosen Giants ›

By Bobby Thomson, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Willie McCovey

PDF

ISBN 9781623685881

Published Apr 2007

Baseball great Bobby Thomson selects his all-time Giants team—five players at each position plus the top five managers—covering the team's more than 100-year history in two cities, New York and San Francisco.

Few and Chosen Yankees ›

By Whitey Ford, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Yogi Berra

EPUB

ISBN 9781623687564

Published Sep 2001

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's history, which includes 26 World Series championships and 36 American League pennants—a legacy no other team comes close to achieving. Featured players include Joe DiMaggio, Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Johnny Mize, and Enos Slaughter.

Few and Chosen Cardinals ›

By Tim McCarver, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Joe Buck

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781600784910

Published Apr 2003

Part historical catalog, part biography, and part baseball primer for beginners and experts alike, this account lists the arguably best five players at each position by one of the best players in St. Louis history—Tim McCarver. The book is ideal for any baseball fan who wants to learn more about the game and includes immortals such as Cy Young, Stan Musial, Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Leo Durocher, Steve Carlton, and Mark McGwire.

Few and Chosen Yankees ›

By Whitey Ford, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Yogi Berra

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781623687571

Published Sep 2001

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's history, which includes 26 World Series championships and 36 American League pennants—a legacy no other team comes close to achieving. Featured players include Joe DiMaggio, Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Johnny Mize, and Enos Slaughter.

Few and Chosen Red Sox ›

By Johnny Pesky, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Carl Yastrzemski, Introduction by Ben Affleck

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781600784927

Published Apr 2004

Boston Red Sox icon Johnny Pesky ranks the five best players at each position to ever take the field in this subjective analysis. Featured players include Mo Vaughn, Jimmie Foxx, Ted Williams, Cy Young, Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Jim Rice, Bill Lee, and Nomar Garciaparra.

Few and Chosen Yankees ›

By Whitey Ford, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Yogi Berra

PDF

ISBN 9781623687588

Published Sep 2001

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's history, which includes 26 World Series championships and 36 American League pennants—a legacy no other team comes close to achieving. Featured players include Joe DiMaggio, Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Johnny Mize, and Enos Slaughter.

Few and Chosen Cardinals ›

By Tim McCarver, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Joe Buck

PDF

ISBN 9781623687540

Published Apr 2003

Part historical catalog, part biography, and part baseball primer for beginners and experts alike, this account lists the arguably best five players at each position by one of the best players in St. Louis history—Tim McCarver. The book is ideal for any baseball fan who wants to learn more about the game and includes immortals such as Cy Young, Stan Musial, Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Leo Durocher, Steve Carlton, and Mark McGwire.

Few and Chosen Negro Leagues ›

By Monte Irvin, By Phil Pepe

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781617499296

Published Apr 2007

Monte Irvin, a New York Giants star player who got his start in the Negro Leagues, pays homage to baseball's unsung heroes and long-forgotten stars by selecting the top five players at each position and the top five managers, owners, pioneers, or organizers from the Negro Leagues.

Few and Chosen Red Sox ›

By Johnny Pesky, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Carl Yastrzemski, Introduction by Ben Affleck

PDF

ISBN 9781623687557

Published Apr 2004

Boston Red Sox icon Johnny Pesky ranks the five best players at each position to ever take the field in this subjective analysis. Featured players include Mo Vaughn, Jimmie Foxx, Ted Williams, Cy Young, Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Jim Rice, Bill Lee, and Nomar Garciaparra.

Few and Chosen Negro Leagues ›

By Monte Irvin, By Phil Pepe

EPUB

ISBN 9781617499289

Published Apr 2007

Monte Irvin, a New York Giants star player who got his start in the Negro Leagues, pays homage to baseball's unsung heroes and long-forgotten stars by selecting the top five players at each position and the top five managers, owners, pioneers, or organizers from the Negro Leagues.

Few and Chosen Giants ›

By Bobby Thomson, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Willie McCovey

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781600784880

Published Apr 2007

Baseball great Bobby Thomson selects his all-time Giants team—five players at each position plus the top five managers—covering the team's more than 100-year history in two cities, New York and San Francisco.

Few and Chosen Cubs ›

By Ron Santo, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Ernie Banks, Introduction by Ryne Sandberg

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781600784866

Published Apr 2005

Famed former Cubs player Ron Santo lists the top five players at every position in the history of the franchise with explanation for each decision, along with statistics for every player and dozens of photos throughout.

Few and Chosen Dodgers ›

By Duke Snider, By Phil Pepe, Foreword by Don Zimmer

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781600784873

Published Apr 2006

Duke Snider, former Dodgers great and Hall of Famer who played on both coasts, selects the top five players at each position and the top five Dodgers managers in this exciting compilation. Evoking cherished memories of one of the richest histories in sports and spotlighting the luminescent talent that has worn Dodgers blue, the book includes profiles of Zach Wheat, Burleigh Grimes, Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Gil Hodges, Steve Garvey, and Fernando Valenzuela.

Few and Chosen Phillies ›

By Gary Matthews, By Phil Pepe

EPUB

ISBN 9781617496240

Published Apr 2012

Covering nearly 130 years of the team’s history, former Phillies great and current color commentator Gary Matthews recounts the greatest Phillies and their contributions to the sport of baseball. From Robin Roberts and the Whiz Kids of the 1950s to the world champion 2008 roster, this work includes a ranking of the top five Phillies at each position, rare archival photos, and detailed biographies of the franchise’s greatest players. With insights from a uniquely qualified baseball insider, this one of a kind book is the ultimate reference for any baseball fan or Phillies fanatic.

Few and Chosen Phillies ›

By Gary Matthews, By Phil Pepe

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781617496257

Published Apr 2012

Covering nearly 130 years of the team’s history, former Phillies great and current color commentator Gary Matthews recounts the greatest Phillies and their contributions to the sport of baseball. From Robin Roberts and the Whiz Kids of the 1950s to the world champion 2008 roster, this work includes a ranking of the top five Phillies at each position, rare archival photos, and detailed biographies of the franchise’s greatest players. With insights from a uniquely qualified baseball insider, this one of a kind book is the ultimate reference for any baseball fan or Phillies fanatic.

Press Releases

From New York to San Francisco, the Giants have been around for more than 100 years, and in those seasons there have been countless talented ball players who have worn the Giants uniform, including dozens of Hall of Famers.

What great players would you choose for your Giants dream team? Would it be Freddie Linstrom or Matt Williams as your top third basemen? Frankie Frisch or Jeff Kent at second base? John McGraw or Leo Durocher as your best manager?

Few and Chosen: Defining Giants Greatness Across the Eras by Bobby Thomson with Phil Pepe (Foreword by Willie McCovey) at long last establishes the pecking order of the best players and managers in Giants history listed No. 1 – 5 at each position.

Arguing for or against your most beloved/reviled player on the team is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a baseball fan. Where should Barry Bonds rank among Giants left-fielders? Objectivity inevitably comes to the forefront at these times and the crux behind many arguments becomes revealed for what it is – mere opinion.

Few and Chosen: Defining Giants Greatness Across the Eras offers concrete facts and statistics to support the rankings of the best players as created by former San Francisco Giant star Bobby Thomson.

Thomson’s major league career in New York was a rousing success, highlighted by a home run to end the regular season dubbed the “Shot Heard Round the World” that won the National League pennant in 1951. The Scot was also named an All-Star three times while playing for the Giants.

Few and Chosen possesses many surprises for Giants fans, with rankings that will raise a few eyebrows. But when readers see the empirical numbers next to analysis and commentary from a Giants icon they will understand that the ultimate roster for the Giants has finally been created.

About the Authors

Bobby Thomson was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and raised on Staten Island. He was a New York Giant from 1946 through 1953 and again in 1957. On October 3, 1951, his “shot heard ’round the world,” a three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth of the third playoff game, gave the Giants a 5–4 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers and the National League pennant.

Phil Pepe is the author of over 40 books on sports, including collaborations with Yankee legends Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin and Whitey Ford. This is his fifth book in the ongoing series of Few and Chosen titles (Yankees with Whitey Ford, Cardinals with Tim McCarver, Red Sox with Johnny Pesky, Cubs with Ron Santo previously) created by Triumph Books, each is co-written by Pepe. Pepe was the Yankees beat writer for the New York Daily News from 1968-1981 and is former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America.