Pinstripes and Pennants: The Ultimate New York Yankees Fan Guide

by Barry Wilner

Overview

The New York Yankees are one of sports’ all-time iconic teams. As the most popular franchise in Major League Baseball, the Yankees have millions of passionate fans all over the world. Those fans expect nothing less than greatness—and for much of the team’s history, the Yankees have delivered.

This action-packed book offers a front-row seat to everything that makes the Yankees great. The classic games. The iconic ballparks. The fierce rivalries. Not to mention the World Series championships and the Hall of Fame players. Whether it’s Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, or Derek Jeter, New York has been home to some of baseball’s best.

Season Ticket: Teams uses engaging and informative storytelling to take readers into the past, present, and future of their favorite sports teams. With chapters exploring historic moments, team traditions, and today’s hottest superstars, Season Ticket: Teams is your all-access pass to the most iconic franchises in sports!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781634940597
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Season Ticket: Teams (Set of 2) Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	8 - 13 Years

About the Author

Barry Wilner has been a sportswriter for the Associated Press since 1976. He is the AP’s national pro football writer and has covered every Super Bowl since 1987. Barry also has authored 67 books. He lives in Garnerville, New York.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Jeter's Farewell 5

Chapter 2 The Early Days 11

Chapter 3 The House That Ruth Built 19

Chapter 4 The Bronx Bombers 29

Chapter 5 Hurlers 41

Chapter 6 The Boss and the Managers 49

Chapter 7 Classic Games 57

Chapter 8 Baseball's Bitterest Rivalry 73

Chapter 9 Yankees Mount Rushmore 89

The Best of the Rest 98

Timeline 100

Yankees Records 104

For More Information 106

Places to Visit 107

Select Bibliography 108

Index 110

About the Author 112