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The Last Icon. Tom Seaver and His Times.
Steven L. Travers
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Description for The Last Icon. Tom Seaver and His Times.
Hardback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 12 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 585.
In early 1969, New York City and all it represented was in disarray: politically, criminally, and athletically. But while Simon and Garfunkel lamented the absence of a sports icon like Joe DiMaggio, a modern Lancelot rode forth to lead the New York Mets to heights above and beyond all sports glory. This book tells the complete, unvarnished story of the great Tom Seaver, that rarest of all American heroes, the New York Sports Icon. In a city that produces not mere mortals but sports gods, Seaver represented the last of a breed. His deeds, his times, his town—it ... Read more
In early 1969, New York City and all it represented was in disarray: politically, criminally, and athletically. But while Simon and Garfunkel lamented the absence of a sports icon like Joe DiMaggio, a modern Lancelot rode forth to lead the New York Mets to heights above and beyond all sports glory. This book tells the complete, unvarnished story of the great Tom Seaver, that rarest of all American heroes, the New York Sports Icon. In a city that produces not mere mortals but sports gods, Seaver represented the last of a breed. His deeds, his times, his town—it ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Lanham, United States
ISBN
9781589796607
SKU
V9781589796607
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Ref
99-15
About Steven L. Travers
Steven Travers is a USC graduate and ex-professional baseball player. He is the author of the best-selling Barry Bonds: Baseball's Superman, nominated for a Casey Award (Best Baseball Book of 2002). He is also the author of The USC Trojans: College Football's All-Time Greatest Dynasty and One Night, Two Teams: Alabama vs. USC and the Game that Changed the Nation. ... Read more
Reviews for The Last Icon. Tom Seaver and His Times.
A fascinating new book...
Steve Serby, Sports Columnist
New York Post
I really enjoy your writing and how you tell the story.
Pete Spadora
Spadora on Sports
You have again handled the Seaver subject matter with aplomb.
Marty Lurie, San Francisco Giants' pre-game host ...[A]nyone who grew up admiring Tom Terrific will enjoy ... Read more
Steve Serby, Sports Columnist
New York Post
I really enjoy your writing and how you tell the story.
Pete Spadora
Spadora on Sports
You have again handled the Seaver subject matter with aplomb.
Marty Lurie, San Francisco Giants' pre-game host ...[A]nyone who grew up admiring Tom Terrific will enjoy ... Read more