Willie Mays, John Shea

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Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid

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Produktbeschreibung

The uplifting New York Times bestseller by the legendary Willie Mays: "Will remind fans of why we love baseball so much." - The New York Times In this "mix of memoir, self-help, and baseball history" (Booklist), Willie Mays shares the inspirations and influences responsible for guiding him on and off the field. Widely regarded as the greatest all-around player in history because of his unparalleled hitting, defense, and baserunning, the beloved Hall of Famer recounts his lifetime of experience meeting challenges with positivity, integrity, and triumph. Presented in 24 chapters to correspond with his universally recognized uniform number, Willie's memoir provides more than the story of his major-league career. It tells of a man who values family and community, engages in charitable causes-especially those that help children-and follows a philosophy that encourages hope, hard work, and the pursuit of dreams. "Baseball fans of all ages and anyone seeking inspiration will enjoy memories and motivation shared in a warm, joyous manner by the irrepressible Say Hey Kid."- Library Journal (starred review) "A salute to what the game used to be... back when it was a game played for the love of it, by guys who still lived in the neighborhood." - New York Daily News Includes photos and a foreword by Bob Costas "I was very lucky when I was a child. My family took care of me and made sure I was in early at night. I didn't get in trouble. My father made sure that I didn't do the wrong thing. I've always had a special place in my heart for children and their well-being, and John Shea and I got the idea that we should do something for the kids and the fathers and the mothers, and that's why this book is being published. We want to reach out to all generations and backgrounds. Hopefully, these stories and lessons will inspire people in a positive way." -Willie Mays "It's because of giants like Willie that someone like me could even think about running for president." -Barack Obama

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: St. Martin's Publishing Group
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Mai 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781250230430
• Artikelnr.: 57013823

Autorenporträt

Willie Mays and John Shea; Foreword by Bob Costas

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Chapter 1. Set an Example: The Story of 24
Chapter 2. Play Catch With Your Dad: The Story of Willie Howard Mays Sr.
Chapter 3. Remember Your History: The Story of the Birmingham Black Barons
Chapter 4. Take on a Challenge: The Story of Breaking Down Barriers
Chapter 5. Honor Your Mentors: The Story of Leo Durocher and Monte Irvin
Chapter 6. Act Like You've Been There Before: The Story of a Unique Style
Chapter 7. Keep Your Eye on the Ball: The Story of the Catch
Chapter 8. Honor Your Peers: The Story of Willie, Mickey, and the Duke
Chapter 9. When Life Throws You a Curve, Go With the Pitch: The Story of
the Polo Grounds
Chapter 10. Give it All You've Got: The Story of a Four-Homer Day
Chapter 11. Life and Baseball Aren't Fair: The Story of a Game of Inches
Chapter 12. Never Give Up: The Story of a 16-Inning Classic
Chapter 13. Have Fun On the Job: The Story of All-Star Pride
Chapter 14. Your Foe Can Be Your Friend: The Story of a Heated Rivalry
Chapter 15. You Can Go Home Again: The Story of a Return to New York
Chapter 16. Strive for Excellence: The Story of 1,415 Home Runs
Chapter 17. Respect Everyone Like Your Teammate: The Story of the Absurdity
of Racism
Chapter 18. Follow Your Dreams: The Story of a Kinship with Barack Obama
Chapter 19. Benefit from Versatility: The Story of a Five-Tool Player
Chapter 20. Embrace the Mental game: The Story of the Sixth Tool
Chapter 21. It's Not All About the Numbers: The Story of Life Beyond 660
Chapter 22. Have Each Other's Back: The Story of a Good Friend's Son
Chapter 23. Stay Young At Heart: The Story of Three World Series Rings
Chapter 24. Make A New Friend: The Story of a Love Affair with Fans
Index
Acknowledgments