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The Orlando Cepeda Story1 review
Bruce Markusen

Pinata Books, 2001

New appreciation for Cepeda
Orlando Cepeda was a revolutionary player. He was San Francisco's first homegrown star after the Giants arrived in California in 1958--the great Willie Mays was considered a holdover from the franchise's days in New York. "The Baby Bull," so nicknamed because he was the son of great Puerto Rican slugger Pedro "The Bull" Cepeda, was a tremendous run producer in a time when those players were rare. ... 		  
  







  
  
The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates7 reviews
Bruce Markusen

Westholme Publishing, 2006

Seeing Roberto Clemente is even better
This book is about the Pittsburgh Pirates first and Roberto next however it was hard not to have Clemente on my mind throughout the story. As a boy in the fifties my father would give me $1.00 for the bus ride and right-field seats to the Pirates at Forbes Field. I will never forget the 'basket catches' and deadly throws to third base if any player dared to try and steal third. The Pirates ... 		  
  







  
  
Armchair Reader Grand Slam Baseball (Armchair Reader) (Armchair Reader)1 review
Bruce Markusen, Paul Adomites, ...

Publications International, 2007

An Interesting Read
This book features numerous anecdotes an fun facts about Baseball that go from the Nineteenth Century to the Present Day. There is something of interest to anyone who is a follower of the game. The format is a bit choppy and thee are some minor proofreading errors, yet this should not detract one from enjoying this compilation of facts. Readers may question some of the choices made by the ... 		  
  







  
  
Tales from the Mets Dugout3 reviews
Bruce Markusen

Sports Publishing LLC, 2005

A Banner Day Read
Tales from the Mets Dugout understands the history and hysteria that come with being a Mets fan. The book has some nice but not overused photos and it packs a lot of information in less than 200 pages. Living in the shadow of the monolithic Yankees, Mets fans know they have ruled the city for just a handful of seasons over the last 43. While the next 1969 or 1986 seems a lifetime in the coming, ... 		  
  







  
  
Haunted House of the Vampire2 reviews
Bruce Markusen

Amber Quill Press, LLC, 2004

By Stephen Jordan, author of "Bohemian Rogue"
Over the past few years I've really enjoyed Markusen's baseball books. In Haunted House of the Vampire, Markusen hits a grand slam with his first fictional work. Although this reviewer would not have been tempted to read a book with such a haunting title, I found myself unable to put the book down. It was suspenseful and captivating from the very beginning. The twist at the end was completely ... 		  
  







  
  
Roberto Clemente: The Great One5 reviews
Bruce Markusen

Sagamore Publishing, 1998

A must read for Baseball fans
This book is a necesity for fans of the game, and fans of a truly great baseball player and humanitarian. Roberto Clemente was and still is a role model to all. Bruce Markusen does an incredible job relaying Clemente's legacy to his readers. Roberto is my favorite baseball player of all time, and he played for my favorite team. It is great to see such an accurate portrail of such a legend. ... 		  
  







  
  
Beisbol!: Latino Baseball Pioneers And Legends1 review
Jonah Winter

Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media, 2004

After Finishing This Book You'll Love Baseball Even More
If America is the melting pot, then baseball is an extension of that cauldron. Winter's books -- including "Fair Ball," a similar look at pre-Jackie Robinson Negro League stars -- are gems that illuminate athletes, musicians, artists and more. The writing is sharp. The illustrations here are reminscient of baseball cards. And the subject matter, minority baseball greats, has been up till now ... 		  
  







  
  
A Baseball Dynasty: Charlie Finley's Swingin' A's3 reviews
Bruce Markusen

Saint Johann Press, 2002

Finley's Dynasty Swings Again
This book is an updated and expanded version of the original book, which came out in 1998 and won the Seymour Medal from the Society for American Baseball Research as the best baseball book of the year. I like this new edition (A Baseball Dynasty: Charlie Finley's Swingin' A's) better, since there is quite a bit of added material. It includes some headlines from the early 1970s, giving the ... 		  
  







  
  
Baseball's Last Dynasty: Charlie Finley's Oakland A's12 reviews
Bruce Markusen

Masters Pr, 1998

The Mustache Gang rides again!
Growing up in New England it's only natural that I was a huge A's fan during the 70's. The green, gold and white of a team from the bay area was all I talked about, so when this book was chosen for review, I naturally grabbed at the chance and I am glad that I did. The book shows how on the field the power of Reggie, the speed of Campy, men like Hunter, Blue, Odom and Holtzman along with Rudi, ... 		  
  







  
  
Beisbol!: Pioneros Y Leyendas Del Beisbol Latino
Jonah Winter

Lee & Low Books, 2002

Baseball is enormously popular in Latin America, and many of the sport?s greatest players are from south of the border. Fourteen of these superstars, from 1900 to the 1960s, are profiled here. Modeled on traditional baseball cards, the book features stats and anecdotes about 14 pioneering Latino players ranging from Dolf Luque, the Cuban pitcher who became the first Latin American star in the major leagues, to Roberto Clemente, the legendary ... 		  
  







  
  
Beisbol!: Pioneros Y Leyendas Del Beisbol Latino
Jonah Winter

Lee & Low Books, 2002

Baseball is enormously popular in Latin America, and many of the sport?s greatest players are from south of the border. Fourteen of these superstars, from 1900 to the 1960s, are profiled here. Modeled on traditional baseball cards, the book features stats and anecdotes about 14 pioneering Latino players ranging from Dolf Luque, the Cuban pitcher who became the first Latin American star in the major leagues, to Roberto Clemente, the legendary ... 		  
  







  
  
Ted Williams: A Biography

Greenwood Press, 2004

The last player to hit .400 in the Major Leagues, Ted Williams approached hitting as both an art and a science. Through his discipline, drive, and extraordinarily keen eyesight, "The Splendid Splinter" became the best hitter in baseball. From his early days as a cocksure rookie for the Boston Red Sox, through his two Triple Crown seasons, six batting titles, his service in two wars, and his tenure as a Major League manager, Ted Williams forged ... 		  
  







  
  
Ted Williams: A Biography

Greenwood Press, 2004

The last player to hit .400 in the Major Leagues, Ted Williams approached hitting as both an art and a science. Through his discipline, drive, and extraordinarily keen eyesight, "The Splendid Splinter" became the best hitter in baseball. From his early days as a cocksure rookie for the Boston Red Sox, through his two Triple Crown seasons, six batting titles, his service in two wars, and his tenure as a Major League manager, Ted Williams forged ... 		  
  







  
  
Out of Left Field: Baseball's All-Time Craziest Characters
Bruce Markusen

The Lyons Press, 2009

Major League Baseball has always been a refuge for eccentrics and determinedly odd players. Their oddness and colorful behavior has not only been tolerated but also enjoyed. Fans love it, and players relish the opportunity to encourage their oddball teammates and managers.   Out of Left Field is the first book to present baseball?s most endearing eccentrics. Take, for example, slugging center fielder Ken Griffey Jr., who got rid of a ... 		  
  







  




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