Shane Victorino

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Alan Maimon, author of Shane Victorino, interviews live on "The Big E Sports Show" on Yahoo! Sports Radio.

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Alan Maimon discussed Shane Victorino on April 7, 2014 on "The Total Education Hour" on WRCT

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Shane Victorino: 

The Flyin’ Hawaiian

By Alan Maimon

The unlikely journey of the Red Sox star, updated for 2014

Long before Shane Victorino gained fame as a Gold Glove centerfielder, All-Star, and World Series champion, he was a precocious child on the island of Maui, frustrating teachers with his inability to sit still and tagging along with his older brother to neighborhood ball fields. Diagnosed at an early age with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, sports became an ideal outlet for Victorino’s boundless energy, though at times his on-the-field outbursts threatened to overshadow his play.

In the updated version of Shane Victorino: The Flyin’ Hawaiian (Triumph Books, March 2014), author Alan Maimon provides more than a fascinating account of an unlikely American success story; it is a detailed and insightful look into one of baseball’s most electrifying talents and the determination, spirit, and support system that helped him reach the pinnacle of his sport. 

When Victorino’s career prospects looked bleak after stalling in the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league system, the Phillies offered what was likely his last realistic shot at making it in the big leagues. Embracing the Rocky Balboa spirit of the town in which he played, the undersized underdog from Hawaii made the most of the opportunity as the first Maui native ever to appear in and win a World Series.

His journey eventually brought him to the Boston Red Sox, where he looked to bounce back from a disappointing season and reaffirm his star power on the field.  Accordingly, with hope, optimism, and a 97-win season – Victorino served as a catalyst on the Red Sox and played an instrumental role in the securing of another World Series title for his new found home.

In Shane Victorino: The Flyin’ Hawaiian, readers will find the compelling story of a young man whose persistence and determination helped him overcome obstacles and emerge victorious, repeatedly, at the highest level of his profession.

About the Author:

Alan Maimon is an award-winning journalist who has worked with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Louisville Courier-Journal, and the New York Times. He is the coauthor of Andre Dawson’s If You Love this Game . . . An MVP’s Life in Baseball and Dallas Green’s The Mouth That Roared. He lives in New Jersey.

Contact: Josh Williams - Triumph Books - 312.568.5404 - j.williams@triumphbooks.com

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