The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History by Robert W. Cohen (English)

Description: The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History by Robert W. Cohen The New York Yankees are Major League Baseballs most renowned and successful franchise. Baseball greats such as Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Derek Jeter have all worn the famous navy blue and white pinstripes. The Yankees have won twenty-seven World Series, and twenty-nine players who spent at least a year with the team have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. With so many Hall of Famers to choose from, selecting the best players in the history of the franchise might seem impossible; yet, that is exactly what Robert W. Cohen has done.This book carefully examines the careers of the players who made the greatest impact on the most successful franchise in the history of professional sports. The ranking was determined based on such factors as the extent to which each player added to the Yankees legacy, the degree to which he impacted the fortunes of his team, and the level of dominance he attained while wearing the Yankee uniform. Features of The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History include·Each players notable achievements·Recaps of the players most memorable performances·Summaries of each players best season·Quotes from opposing players and former teammatesYankees fans and baseball fans in general will find The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History a fascinating collection of bios, stats, recaps, quotes, and more. And with such iconic figures as Yogi Berra, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Alex Rodriguez, and Andy Pettitte, this book is sure to inspire debate and controversy among true Yankees fans. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Robert W. Cohen is the author of four sports books: A Team for the Ages: Baseballs All-Time All-Star Team (2004), The Lean Years of the Yankees: 1965-1975 (2004), Baseballs Hall of Fame – Or Hall of Shame? (2009), and MVP (2010). Cohen currently writes for the website TheBaseballPage.com. Table of Contents Introduction:The Yankee PedigreeFactors Used to Determine RankingsThe Rankings:1.Babe Ruth2.Lou Gehrig3.Joe DiMaggio4.Mickey Mantle5.Yogi Berra6.Derek Jeter7.Mariano Rivera8.Bill Dickey9.Whitey Ford10.Don Mattingly11.Bernie Williams12.Alex Rodriguez13.Red Ruffing14.Lefty Gomez15.Earle Combs16.Dave Winfield17.Joe Gordon18.Tony Lazzeri19.Ron Guidry20.Graig Nettles21.Paul ONeill22.Roger Maris23.Jack Chesbro24.Thurman Munson25.Reggie Jackson26.Herb Pennock27.Waite Hoyt28.Phil Rizzuto29.Mel Stottlemyre30.Bob Meusel31.Elston Howard32.Jorge Posada33.Andy Pettitte34.Bob Shawkey35.Tommy Henrich36.Rich Gossage37.Charlie Keller38.Bobby Murcer39.Roy White40.Rickey Henderson41.Sparky Lyle42.Allie Reynolds43.Vic Raschi44.Robinson Cano45.Tino Martinez46.Willie Randolph47.Bill Skowron48.Hideki Matsui49.Mike Mussina50.Dave RighettiSummary and Honorable Mentions (The Next 50)Glossary: Abbreviations and Statistical TermsBibliographyIndex Review Anybody interested in Yankee history will love this book. -- Paul ONeill, Yankees great and 4-time A.L. All-Star and 5-time World Series championIf you want to really impress the baseball fan in your life with a great gift, The 50 Greatest Yankees will certainly be a home run for you. A detailed history of the 50 greatest players to ever put on a Yankees uniform? This is a subject that every baseball fan will want to cover in great detail. . . . Books such as the 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History keep baseball memories, like those of Babe Ruth, alive in the minds of baseball fans. They introduce great players of all generations to new fans. To love baseball is to appreciate its history, as much as it is about watching it in the present and projecting its future. Cohen clearly captured that idea in laying out this book. He started it off with a bang and continued strong from there. . . . You cant go wrong with the 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History. You will enjoy the stories and statistics. The book will make you think and love baseball. I guarantee that you will learn countless baseball facts that you never knew before. . . . A great job by Robert Cohen in adding another great volume to legacy of the New York Yankees. From Ruth to Righetti, and everyone in-between, The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History is simply a must read. Its not complicated. Its just a great old fashioned baseball read. And that works for me just fine. -- Jonathan Hacohen, Founder & Lead Baseball Columnist for MLB reportsThe 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History lives up to its title with profiles of the most notable Yankees players, selected via assessment of how each contributed to the teams legacy and earnings, as well as the level personal stardom attained while playing. Brief biographies, statistics, recaps, famous quotes and more pepper this grand stroll down memory lane. An inset handful of black-and-white photographs illustrate this "must-read" for loyal Yankees fans! * Midwest Book Review *Yankees fans will love this book, but all baseball fans will appreciate it and should get it. * Sportsology * Long Description The New York Yankees are Major League Baseballs most renowned and successful franchise. Baseball greats such as Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Derek Jeter have all worn the famous navy blue and white pinstripes. The Yankees have won twenty-seven World Series, and twenty-nine players who spent at least a year with the team have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. With so many Hall of Famers to choose from, selecting the best players in the history of the franchise might seem impossible; yet, that is exactly what Robert W. Cohen has done.This book carefully examines the careers of the players who made the greatest impact on the most successful franchise in the history of professional sports. The ranking was determined based on such factors as the extent to which each player added to the Yankees legacy, the degree to which he impacted the fortunes of his team, and the level of dominance he attained while wearing the Yankee uniform. Features of The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History include Review Quote Yankees fans will love this book, but all baseball fans will appreciate it and should get it. Details ISBN1589798155 Author Robert W. Cohen Publisher Taylor Trade Publishing Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 1589798155 ISBN-13 9781589798151 Format Paperback Short Title 50 GREATEST PLAYERS IN NEW YOR Media Book Residence NJ, US Imprint Taylor Trade Publishing Place of Publication Lanham Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2013-08-16 NZ Release Date 2013-08-16 Series 50 Greatest Players Pages 344 Alternative 9780810883932 DEWEY 796.35764097471 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs Audience General AU Release Date 2013-08-15 Publication Date 2013-06-16 US Release Date 2013-06-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137156718;

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