Yankee Miracles
Posted by Book Mavens on February 7th, 2013
Title: Yankee Miracles: Life with the Boss and the Bronx Bombers
Author: Ray Negron and Sally Cook
Publisher: Liveright, 2012
Summary/Review: If you read this book, not only will you learn the incredible story of Ray Negron who was “nabbed” by former Yankee owner George Steinbrenner (“The Boss” of the Yankees) you will also be transported into the inner sanctum of the Yankees and Yankee stadium, home of the most storied and decorated sports franchise of all time. Ray Negron became a Yankee batboy when he was caught spray painting, or tagging, the wall of Yankee stadium. As “punishment”, Steinbrenner had him work off repainting the wall by becoming a batboy with all the menial tasks assigned a batboy. He became so beloved in the club house that he stayed with the team and professional baseball his entire career. You will read inside stories about Yankee greats from Mantle to Jeter, championship seasons, runner up seasons, and all the ways Negron and sports page heroes actually do give back to their communities. I recommend this book to all sports enthusiasts–especially the Yankee faithful (and you know who you are!)
Who will like this book?: Someone who loves Yankees, baseball, or sports in general
Recommended by: Mark Z, guest reviewer
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February 16th, 2013 at 8:55 am
great read honest insiders look into the special world that only the very lucky get to see,much less be apart of.