California Trips - Once They Were Angels
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Manufacturer: Sports Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.357640979494
EAN: 9781582611631
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1582611637
Label: Sports Publishing
Manufacturer: Sports Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: 2006-03-01
Publisher: Sports Publishing
Studio: Sports Publishing
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Just as the city that adopted the Angels has changed over time, so too has the franchise's name - from Los Angeles to California to Anaheim and finally back to Los Angeles (of Anaheim). Finally, there is an essential volume to document those changes to one of Major League Baseball's most entertaining teams. Rob Goldman's Once They Were Angels details the team's rich 44-year history through fresh perspectives from the players who defined the franchise. Elder Angels like Bo Belinsky and Jim Fregosi reflect on the zany days of the team's early years, when the roster was a hodgepodge of misfits and castoffs under the guidance of larger-than-life team owner Gene Autry. Readers will be treated to the colorful memories of esteemed sportswriter Ross Newhan as he relives the madness of the early 1970's, when Alex Johnson's blistering diatribes single-handedly destroyed the franchise. Nolan Ryan then takes fans through the rest of the '70s as he remembers his struggles to become a Hall of Fame-caliber pitcher as part of manager Dick Williams´s "Hells Angels," a team known more for its infighting than noteworthy performance on the field. Once They Were Angels also features Rod Carew and Don Baylor lending their thoughts on the "Yes We Can" Angels of 1979, Reggie Jackson sharing his thoughts on racism in baseball, and a one-armed pitcher named Jim Abbott recalling how he became the stuff of legend. The book ends where it begins - with Scott Spiezio reliving his dramatic home run in the seventh inning of Game Six of the 2002 World Series. Like any great franchise worth remembering, Once They Were Angels will form an indelible stamp in the hearts and minds of Angels fans both young and old.
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Summary: A History; though the eyes of the players!
Comment: This is a wonderful book; staring with the beginning and going all they way through till the present day. The forward is written by Nolan Ryan; my favorite Player of all time; I have such vivid memories of Ryan on the Angels, from His 4th No Hitter against the Baltimore Orioles on June 1st 1975 angels 1 Baltimore 0), which I listened to on a bright and sunny Saturday on KMPC 710 AM in cali with Dick Enburg and Don Drysdale announcing; to his near no hitters, to all the strikeouts, to the 79 Playoff game; what great excitement. I was so sorry to see the Angels make a big mistake and let him go to Houston. I also enjoyed the introduction; where Goldman talks to Leroy Stanton. What memories this all brings back. I have been an Angels fan for a long long time and the first game that I got to go to was early in the 1975 season, It was against the White Sox and Leroy Stanton Hit a Walk off game Winning Home run in the 10th and the (California) Angel's won 4-3. I can still remember the starting line up that day some of whom were; Dave Chalk, Joe Lahoud, Jerry Remy (Rem-dog), John Balaz, Rudy Maeoli, Elli Rodriguez, Mickey Rivers, Morris Nettles, Dick Lange and Tommy Harper. What Winsome and Wonderful memories. The Book is centered around 10 interviews with 10 great Angles players; Rod Carew, Jim Fregosi, Don Baylor, Nolan Ryan, Dean Chance, Albie Pearson, Alex Johnson, Reggie Jackson, and Jim Abbott; and about there individual Angels teams the personality's on those teams on and off the filed. Goodman covers there whole History from the beginnings to today and he does it though the players, coaches, and fans eyes. He really centers on there character and what Characters some of them were and are. Some of this history I know, but I am leaning so much I did not know and am grateful for the education. Goodman, who was a bat boy for the Angels in the mid 70's, has done a great job hear, he covers the good, bad and the ugly and the championship (2002) and this is a MUST READ for every angels fan.
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Summary: This book is AWESOME!!!
Comment: I found this book in the middle of nowhere at Barnes & Noble and I am SO glad that I found it. This might be the best book I have ever read.
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Summary: Excellent look at an up-and-down history-
Comment: This book covers the history of the Angels from the earliest days at Wrigley Field in West Los Angeles to the world championship team of 2002 and beyond. Lots of memories, not just from the main interviews with Angel greats like Carew, Abbott and Fregosi, but with the lesser known players that make the history really come alive. If you like the Angels, this book is a definite must. Reading this brought back a lot of memories of sitting in the cheap seats ($2.00 general admission!) for the '79 division championship. Jimmie Reese will never die!!
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Summary: Attention all Angels Fans - You must buy this book!
Comment: I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Goldman at the annual PCL Reunion show last month and purchased this book for a friend who is a lifelong Angels fan. As I looked over the book that weekend, my only regret was not buying a signed copy for myself.
This is one outstanding book and a must-have if you're an Angels fan. The anecdotes and interviews from former Angels past and present are all here and include names such as Bo Belinsky, Dean Chance, Jim Fregosi, Nolan Ryan, Rod Carew, Reggie Jackson, etc. All in all, this is one helluva great read.
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Summary: Baseball Fans - Buy This Book!
Comment: This is like no other baseball book I've ever read in my life. Whether you're an Angels fans or just a baseball junky like me, you'll love reading this book. It's written from the point of view of some of the greatest players of the game and will give you unique insights about what it was really like to be a member of the Angels - from the club's expansion year until they became world champions in 2002. I read this book over a weekend and was really impressed by Mr. Goldman's excellent writing and the specific, never before told details about each player's special contributions to the game and to life. If you're a fan of baseball, how can you NOT be interested in knowing more than the usual 15 second soundbites on Sportscenter about Rod Carew, Reggie Jackson or Nolan Ryan? If you're looking at buying a baseball book stop your search right now and pick up a copy of Once They Were Angels. It's a must read for true fans of America's pastime. You'll love it, just like I did!
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