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Of Mikes and Men: A Lifetime of Braves Baseball

Hardback

Main Details

Title Of Mikes and Men: A Lifetime of Braves Baseball
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Pete Van Wieren
By (author) Jack Wilkinson
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenreBaseball
Travel
ISBN/Barcode 9781600783593
ClassificationsDewey:796.092
Audience
General
Illustrations 8-page 1-color photo insert

Publishing Details

Publisher Triumph Books
Imprint Triumph Books
Publication Date 1 April 2010
Publication Country United States

Description

The extraordinary life of an Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame broadcaster is shared in this firsthand account of the highs and lows of Major League Baseball. Pete Van Wieren's legacy began in 1976, when he and a young Skip Caray were hired to call Atlanta Braves games. During the next three decades, "the Professor" and Caray became the voices of a team known nationwide as America's Team courtesy of Ted Turner's SuperStation TBS. In this heartfelt autobiography, Van Wieren shares his memories of thrilling moments in Braves history, such as the 1995 season when the Braves won the world championship; the pitching mastery of Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz; the heartbreak of the 1996 World Series loss to the Yankees; and Atlanta's unprecedented run of 14 consecutive division titles.

Author Biography

Pete Van Wieren is the former play-by-play voice of the Atlanta Braves. He is an 11-time winner of the Georgia Sportscaster of the Year Award and was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in 2004. He lives in Alpharetta, Georgia. Jack Wilkinson is an official scorer for the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field and has worked for newspapers in Miami, Chicago, New York, and Atlanta. He is a three-time Georgia Sportswriter of the Year.