World Series winners
Subtitle: what it takes to claim baseball's ultimate prize
By: Ross Bernstein
Publisher: Triumph Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Chicago, Ill
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781600786716
Subjects: Anecdotes; Interviews; SPORTS & RECREATION / Baseball / History; Baseball; World Series (Baseball); BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports
Description: "What separates the World Series winners from those who come up short? Best-selling author Ross Bernstein explores this question by interviewing more than 100 current and former Major League Baseball players, managers, and coaches who all had one thing in common: they were all World Series winners. The result is a captivating and inspiring story of determination, perseverance, and success. Interviews with more than 100 players and managers from every championship squad from the last 50 years are featured in the book, including: Jack Morris, Lance Parrish, Kent Hrbek, Shane Victorino, Jim Kaat, Javy Lopez, and Dave Winfield. The book is packed with never-before-published stories, including hilarious tales from the clubhouse and dugout, as well as inspirational and educational anecdotes revealing exactly what it takes to be a winner. How are great teams built? How do you keep players motivated when momentum seems to be turning against them? What are the key qualities that every leader must possess? Championship baseball teams offer everybody valuable lessons that can be readily applied to everyday life. This is a must-read for anybody who wants to know what it takes to be a winner both on and off the diamond. "--