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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cincinnati Reds
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cincinnati Reds

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cincinnati Reds

Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Cincinnati Reds History
By Mike Shannon, Foreword by Dusty Baker

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly

SPORTS & RECREATION

224 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5

Formats: Cloth, EPUB, Mobipocket, PDF

Cloth, $19.95 (US $19.95) (CA $21.95)

ISBN 9781600780776

Rights: WOR

Triumph Books (May 2008)

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Overview

An honest portrait of the Cincinnati Reds for the all-weather fan
Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Cincinnati Reds documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Reds highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include “the Big Red Machine” going to the World Series in 1975 and the opening of the Great American Ball Park, as well as the disastrous 1982 season and the infamous Pete Rose gambling scandal. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.

Author Biography

Mike Shannon
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Mike Shannon is the founder and editor-in-chief of Spitball: The Literary Baseball Magazine and the author of more than a dozen baseball books, including Willie Mays, Everything Happens in Chillicothe, and the bestselling Tales from the Dugout series. Dusty Baker is the manager of the Cincinnati Reds in Major League Baseball. He is a retired professional outfielder, playing primarily with the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has been honored with the National League Manager of the Year Award and he led his team to the World Series as a manager for the San Francisco Giants. They both live in Cincinnati, Ohio.  

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ISBN 9781617491429

Published May 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Twins documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingâ€â€Âand unsparingâ€â€Âfashion, this book sparkles with Twins highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the World Championships of 1987 and 1991 and the miraculous years when Bud Selig almost contracted the franchise, as well as the outrageous number of losses by Terry Felton and when manager Billy Martin punched out his starting pitcher in 1969. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Twins
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Twins ›
By Steve Aschburner, Foreword by Bert Blyleven

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781617491832

Published May 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Twins documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingâ€â€Âand unsparingâ€â€Âfashion, this book sparkles with Twins highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the World Championships of 1987 and 1991 and the miraculous years when Bud Selig almost contracted the franchise, as well as the outrageous number of losses by Terry Felton and when manager Billy Martin punched out his starting pitcher in 1969. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Giants
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Giants ›
By Michael Benson

EPUB

ISBN 9781617490415

Published Sep 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the New York Giants documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Giants highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include Jeff Hostetler’s Super Bowl run and Lawrence Taylor’s rise to fame, as well as his career-ending tackle of Joe Theismann and the disaster that was the 1993 playoffs. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Seattle Seahawks
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Seattle Seahawks ›
By Chris Cluff, Foreword by Steve Largent

EPUB

ISBN 9781617493270

Published Aug 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Seattle Seahawks documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Seahawks highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the Jim Zorn fake field goal and the heady play of Steve Largent, as well as the Brian Bosworth fiasco and the near move to Los Angeles. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Seattle Seahawks
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Seattle Seahawks ›
By Chris Cluff, Foreword by Steve Largent

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781617493287

Published Aug 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Seattle Seahawks documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Seahawks highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the Jim Zorn fake field goal and the heady play of Steve Largent, as well as the Brian Bosworth fiasco and the near move to Los Angeles. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Seattle Seahawks
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Seattle Seahawks ›
By Chris Cluff, Foreword by Steve Largent

PDF

ISBN 9781617493294

Published Aug 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Seattle Seahawks documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Seahawks highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the Jim Zorn fake field goal and the heady play of Steve Largent, as well as the Brian Bosworth fiasco and the near move to Los Angeles. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New England Patriots
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New England Patriots ›
By Sean Glennon, Foreword by John Hannah

EPUB

ISBN 9781617490248

Published Sep 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the New England Patriots documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining#&8212;and unsparing#&8212;fashion, this book sparkles with Patriots highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the impressive Super Bowl seasons but also the horrendous years in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Red Wings
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Red Wings ›
By Ted Kulfan, Foreword by Larry Murphy

EPUB

ISBN 9781617490217

Published Oct 2009

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Detroit Red Wings documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Wings highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the revolutionary style of the Russian Five and the magic run of Franzén, as well as the dark sides of Jack Adams and the Richard Riot of 1955. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Pirates ›
By John McCollister, Foreword by Steve Blass

EPUB

ISBN 9781617491405

Published Mar 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Pittsburgh Pirates documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Pirates highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the final homerun hits of the 1960 World Series by Hal Smith and Bill Mazeroski as well as the drug scandal of the early 1980s. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Pirates ›
By John McCollister, Foreword by Steve Blass

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781617491818

Published Mar 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Pittsburgh Pirates documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Pirates highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the final homerun hits of the 1960 World Series by Hal Smith and Bill Mazeroski as well as the drug scandal of the early 1980s. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cleveland Indians
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cleveland Indians ›
By Mary Schmitt Boyer, Foreword by Terry Pluto

EPUB

ISBN 9781617491375

Published May 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Cleveland Indians documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Indians highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the impressive playoff run in 2007 and the opening of Jacobs Field, but also the 23-2 loss to the Twins in 2003 and the debacle that was the “ten cent beer night” in 1974. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cleveland Indians
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cleveland Indians ›
By Mary Schmitt Boyer, Foreword by Terry Pluto

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781617491795

Published May 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Cleveland Indians documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Indians highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the impressive playoff run in 2007 and the opening of Jacobs Field, but also the 23-2 loss to the Twins in 2003 and the debacle that was the “ten cent beer night” in 1974. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cincinnati Reds
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cincinnati Reds ›
By Mike Shannon, Foreword by Dusty Baker

EPUB

ISBN 9781617493249

Published May 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Cincinnati Reds documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Reds highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include “the Big Red Machine” going to the World Series in 1975 and the opening of the Great American Ball Park, as well as the disastrous 1982 season and the infamous Pete Rose gambling scandal. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cincinnati Reds
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cincinnati Reds ›
By Mike Shannon, Foreword by Dusty Baker

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781617493256

Published May 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Cincinnati Reds documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Reds highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include “the Big Red Machine” going to the World Series in 1975 and the opening of the Great American Ball Park, as well as the disastrous 1982 season and the infamous Pete Rose gambling scandal. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cincinnati Reds
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cincinnati Reds ›
By Mike Shannon, Foreword by Dusty Baker

PDF

ISBN 9781617493263

Published May 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Cincinnati Reds documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Reds highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include “the Big Red Machine” going to the World Series in 1975 and the opening of the Great American Ball Park, as well as the disastrous 1982 season and the infamous Pete Rose gambling scandal. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Vikings
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Vikings ›
By Steve Silverman, Foreword by Sean Salisbury

EPUB

ISBN 9781617491436

Published Aug 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Vikings documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Vikings highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the “Purple People Eaters,” as well as the 41-0 loss to the New York Giants in the 2000 National Football Conference Championship. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Vikings
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Vikings ›
By Steve Silverman, Foreword by Sean Salisbury

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781617491849

Published Aug 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Vikings documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Vikings highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the “Purple People Eaters,” as well as the 41-0 loss to the New York Giants in the 2000 National Football Conference Championship. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Eagles
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Eagles ›
By Steve Silverman

EPUB

ISBN 9781617491351

Published Sep 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Philadelphia Eagles documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingâ€â€Âand unsparingâ€â€Âfashion, this book sparkles with Eagles highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the 1960 Championship game where the Eagles managed to defeat the Packers, as well as the Terrell Owens saga and the untimely death of Jerome Brown. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Eagles
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Eagles ›
By Steve Silverman

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781617491771

Published Sep 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Philadelphia Eagles documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingâ€â€Âand unsparingâ€â€Âfashion, this book sparkles with Eagles highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the 1960 Championship game where the Eagles managed to defeat the Packers, as well as the Terrell Owens saga and the untimely death of Jerome Brown. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Rangers
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Rangers ›
By Steve Zipay

EPUB

ISBN 9781617493188

Published Oct 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the New York Rangers documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingâ€â€Âand unsparingâ€â€Âfashion, this book sparkles with Rangers highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the end of the Stanley Cup curse in 1994 as well as the years of futility in the 1940s and 1950s, when the Rangers struggled mightily. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Rangers
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Rangers ›
By Steve Zipay

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781617493195

Published Oct 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the New York Rangers documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingâ€â€Âand unsparingâ€â€Âfashion, this book sparkles with Rangers highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the end of the Stanley Cup curse in 1994 as well as the years of futility in the 1940s and 1950s, when the Rangers struggled mightily. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Rangers
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Rangers ›
By Steve Zipay

PDF

ISBN 9781617493201

Published Oct 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the New York Rangers documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingâ€â€Âand unsparingâ€â€Âfashion, this book sparkles with Rangers highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the end of the Stanley Cup curse in 1994 as well as the years of futility in the 1940s and 1950s, when the Rangers struggled mightily. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Phillies
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Phillies ›
By Todd Zolecki, Foreword by Scott Franzke

EPUB

ISBN 9781617490798

Published Feb 2010

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Philadelphia Phillies documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Phillies highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the rapturous season of the “Whiz Kids” and the magical 2008 run to the World Series, as well as the lows of the historically inept Phillies of the 1930s and the equally historic collapse of 1964. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Phillies
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Phillies ›
By Todd Zolecki, Foreword by Scott Franzke

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781617491030

Published Feb 2010

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Philadelphia Phillies documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Phillies highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the rapturous season of the “Whiz Kids” and the magical 2008 run to the World Series, as well as the lows of the historically inept Phillies of the 1930s and the equally historic collapse of 1964. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Steelers
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Steelers ›
By Matt Fulks, Foreword by Rocky Bleier

PDF

ISBN 9781617498121

Published Aug 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Pittsburgh Pirates documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Pirates highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the impressive run to the Super Bowl in 2006 and the great plays of Ben Roethlisberger, as well as the horrendous years in the 1980s, when the Steelers struggled below .500 three out of four seasons. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Denver Broncos
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Denver Broncos ›
By Adrian Dater, Foreword by Jim Turner

PDF

ISBN 9781623681036

Published Aug 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Denver Broncos documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Broncos highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include “Orange Monday” and the breathtaking play of John Elway, as well as the string of humbling losses in the Super Bowl and the disastrous early years, where four wins was a good season. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Denver Broncos
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Denver Broncos ›
By Adrian Dater, Foreword by Jim Turner

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781600784606

Published Aug 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Denver Broncos documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Broncos highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include “Orange Monday” and the breathtaking play of John Elway, as well as the string of humbling losses in the Super Bowl and the disastrous early years, where four wins was a good season. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Red Wings
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Red Wings ›
By Ted Kulfan, Foreword by Larry Murphy

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781600784569

Published Oct 2009

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Detroit Red Wings documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Wings highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the revolutionary style of the Russian Five and the magic run of Franzén, as well as the dark sides of Jack Adams and the Richard Riot of 1955. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Red Wings
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Red Wings ›
By Ted Kulfan, Foreword by Larry Murphy

PDF

ISBN 9781623681067

Published Oct 2009

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Detroit Red Wings documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Wings highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the revolutionary style of the Russian Five and the magic run of Franzén, as well as the dark sides of Jack Adams and the Richard Riot of 1955. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Giants
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Giants ›
By Michael Benson

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781600784767

Published Sep 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the New York Giants documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Giants highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include Jeff Hostetler’s Super Bowl run and Lawrence Taylor’s rise to fame, as well as his career-ending tackle of Joe Theismann and the disaster that was the 1993 playoffs. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Giants
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Giants ›
By Michael Benson

PDF

ISBN 9781623681043

Published Sep 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the New York Giants documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Giants highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include Jeff Hostetler’s Super Bowl run and Lawrence Taylor’s rise to fame, as well as his career-ending tackle of Joe Theismann and the disaster that was the 1993 playoffs. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New England Patriots
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New England Patriots ›
By Sean Glennon, Foreword by John Hannah

PDF

ISBN 9781623681050

Published Sep 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the New England Patriots documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining#&8212;and unsparing#&8212;fashion, this book sparkles with Patriots highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the impressive Super Bowl seasons but also the horrendous years in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New England Patriots
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New England Patriots ›
By Sean Glennon, Foreword by John Hannah

Mobipocket

ISBN 9781600784590

Published Sep 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the New England Patriots documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining#&8212;and unsparing#&8212;fashion, this book sparkles with Patriots highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the impressive Super Bowl seasons but also the horrendous years in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cleveland Indians
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Cleveland Indians ›
By Mary Schmitt Boyer, Foreword by Terry Pluto

PDF

ISBN 9781623685768

Published May 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Cleveland Indians documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Indians highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the impressive playoff run in 2007 and the opening of Jacobs Field, but also the 23-2 loss to the Twins in 2003 and the debacle that was the “ten cent beer night” in 1974. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Buffalo Bills
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Buffalo Bills ›
By Scott Pitoniak

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ISBN 9781623685720

Published Aug 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Buffalo Bills documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Bills highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the 50 sacks of the fearsome 1964 defense, as well as the nine turnovers of Super Bowl XVII. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Vikings
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Vikings ›
By Steve Silverman, Foreword by Sean Salisbury

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ISBN 9781623685836

Published Aug 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Vikings documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Vikings highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the “Purple People Eaters,” as well as the 41-0 loss to the New York Giants in the 2000 National Football Conference Championship. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Kansas City Chiefs
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Kansas City Chiefs ›
By Bill Althaus, Foreword by Len Dawson

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ISBN 9781623685737

Published Aug 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Kansas City Chiefs documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Chiefs highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the upset win over Minnesota in Super Bowl IV but also the loss to the Miami Dolphins on Christmas when Garo Yepremian’s double-overtime field goal ended the longest game of the National Football League. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Eagles
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Eagles ›
By Steve Silverman

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ISBN 9781623685744

Published Sep 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Philadelphia Eagles documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Eagles highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the 1960 Championship game where the Eagles managed to defeat the Packers, as well as the Terrell Owens saga and the untimely death of Jerome Brown. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Twins
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Twins ›
By Steve Aschburner, Foreword by Bert Blyleven

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ISBN 9781623685829

Published May 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Twins documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Twins highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the World Championships of 1987 and 1991 and the miraculous years when Bud Selig almost contracted the franchise, as well as the outrageous number of losses by Terry Felton and when manager Billy Martin punched out his starting pitcher in 1969. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Tigers
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Tigers ›
By George Cantor, Foreword by Willie Horton

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ISBN 9781623685812

Published Mar 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Detroit Tigers documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Tigers highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the impressive run to the World Series in 2006 and the clutch hitting of Kirk Gibson in 1984, as well as the horrendous years when the Tigers were in the cellar of their division and the particularly disastrous 2003 season. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Flyers
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Flyers ›
By Adam Kimelman, Foreword by Keith Primeau

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ISBN 9781623685751

Published Oct 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Philadelphia Flyers documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Flyers highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the era of the “Broad Street Bullies” as well as the playoff drought in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Los Angeles Lakers
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Los Angeles Lakers ›
By Steven Travers, Foreword by Art Spander

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ISBN 9781623685775

Published Aug 2007

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Los Angeles Lakers documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Lakers highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the 33-game winning streak of the 1960s as well as the implosion of the 2004-2005 team. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Chicago White Sox
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Chicago White Sox ›
By Mark Gonzales, Foreword by Bill Melton

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ISBN 9781623685843

Published Mar 2009

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Chicago White Sox documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with White Sox highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the magical run to the 2005 World Series title, as well as the notorious “Black Sox Scandal” that rocked the foundation of the sport. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Pittsburgh Pirates ›
By John McCollister, Foreword by Steve Blass

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ISBN 9781623685799

Published Mar 2008

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Pittsburgh Pirates documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Pirates highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the final homerun hits of the 1960 World Series by Hal Smith and Bill Mazeroski as well as the drug scandal of the early 1980s. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Phillies
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Phillies ›
By Todd Zolecki, Foreword by Scott Franzke

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ISBN 9781623685782

Published Feb 2010

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Philadelphia Phillies documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Phillies highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the rapturous season of the “Whiz Kids” and the magical 2008 run to the World Series, as well as the lows of the historically inept Phillies of the 1930s and the equally historic collapse of 1964. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: San Francisco 49ers
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: San Francisco 49ers ›
By Steven Travers, Foreword by Bob St. Clair

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ISBN 9781623685805

Published Sep 2009

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the San Francisco 49ers documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with 49ers highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include “the Catch” and the magic of Super Bowl XXIX, as well as the joke Gale Sayers made of the 49ers defense one muddy day in 1965 and the 1972 playoff loss to Dallas. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.

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What fans don’t love to relive the good times of their favorite team? Likewise, in a twisted sort of way, what fans can really resist a self-pitying look back on some of those times that tested their allegiance? Those forgettable games, seasons, and plays that made the good times even better?

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Cincinnati Reds by Mike Shannon presents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the Cincinnati Reds. It also unmasks, but doesn’t revel in, the bad, the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly.

In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Reds highlights, lowlights, wonderful and wacky memories, legends and goats, the famous and the infamous. You’ll relive the Big Red Machine’s World Series crown in 1975 but also horrendous moments such as the disastrous 1982 season. The opening of beautiful Great American Ballpark in 2003 but also the infamous Pete Rose gambling scandal that rocked the Queen City.

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly Cincinnati Reds includes the best and worst Reds teams and players of all time, the most clutch performances and performers, the biggest choke jobs and chokers, great comebacks and blown leads, plus overrated and underrated Reds players and coaches. There are Reds you loved for all the right reasons, and those you couldn’t stand, sublime and embarrassing records, and trades, both savvy and savagely bad. Brawls and fights. Rivalries. Compelling photos. And much more.

If you’re a through-thick-and-thin Reds follower, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Cincinnati Reds is definitely for you. It will remind you of the good and great teams and bring a knowing smile about some of those other times, when you proved yourself to be a loyal fan. For everyone else, this warts-and-all portrait of the Reds will provide countless fond memories, goose bumps, and laughs.

About the author: Mike Shannon is the founder and editor-in-chief of Spitball: The Literary Baseball Magazine and the author of more than a dozen baseball books, including Willie Mays: Art in the Outfield; Everything Happens in Chillicothe: A Summer in the Frontier League with Max McLeary, the One-Eyed Umpire; and the best-selling Tales from the Dugout series. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife Kathy Dermody Shannon and their five children: Meg, Casey, Mickey, Babe, and Nolan Ryan Shannon. For more information about Mike and his work please visit mikeshannonbooks.com.

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