Yellowstone Ritter

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Ever hear about the time Mickey Mantle accidentally got his friend's cows shot?

How about the minor leaguer who was traded for 10 bats?

In ROLLIE'S FOLLIES: A Hall of Fame Revue of Stories and Stats, Lists and Lore, vintage baseball collides with the modern game with the similar impact of Pete Rose barreling into Ray Fosse.

Rollie Fingers is on the mound again, but this time he's pitching the great tales he's heard over the years from the clubhouse, on the bus and even from his fellow Hall of Famers.

Rollie also gives his sharp-eyed look at players past (Reggie Jackson) and present (Albert Pujols).

ROLLIE'S FOLLIES is a Murderer's Row lineup of diverse baseball material:

• Hilarious tales such as St. Louis' Vince Coleman getting eaten by a stadium tarp and the time a Blue Jays outfielder played a practical joke on 35,000 fans
• Rollie's keen insights into the ever-evolving role of the closer, his famous strikeout of Johnny Bench in the '72 series and a decade-by-decade look at the game's top
saves leaders
• Yellowstone Ritter's wry observations on what really draws world series ratings
and how the MLB can save on gas money
• Plus profiles and factoids on the fast (Rickey Henderson, Jose Reyes), the furious (Ty Cobb, Lou Piniella), the freaky (Bill "Spaceman" Lee, Eric Byrnes), and even the fuzzy (mascot Bernie Brewer)
From analysis to anecdotes, folklore and folly, ROLLIE'S FOLLIES offers readers a surprising and original revue of the diamond and its many shining stars.

Rollie Fingers' Hall of Fame career and handlebar mustache make him one of the most recognizable players in major league history. His legendary career with the Oakland A's, San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers spanned 17 years and his achievements included winning three world championships, four pennants, a league MVP award,
a Cy Young Award and a World Series MVP award. Rollie currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Yellowstone Ritter is a comedy writer, baseball historian and entertainment manager. He lives out of a suitcase, but spends most of his time in Manhattan, Chicago, Las Vegas and Montana.

ROLLIE'S FOLLIES is available at local and online bookstores, outdoor specialty shops, on the Web at www.clerisypress..com.com, or by calling 888-60-HIKES.

ROLLIE'S FOLLIES
A Hall of Fame Revue of Stories and Stats, Lists and Lore
Clerisy Press - March 2009 - 224 pages, B&W photos throughout
Trade Paper -- ISBN 978-1-57860-335-0 -- $14.95



Ever hear about the time Mickey Mantle accidentally got his friend's cows shot? How about the minor leaguer who was traded for 10 bats? In ROLLIE'S FOLLIES: A Hall of Fame Revue of Stories and Stats, Lists and Lore, vintage baseball collides with the modern game with the similar impact of Pete Rose barreling into Ray Fosse. Rollie Fingers is on the mound again, but this time he's pitching the great tales he's heard over the years from the clubhouse, on the bus and even from his fellow Hall of Famers. Rollie also gives his sharp-eyed look at players past (Reggie Jackson) and present (Albert Pujols). ROLLIE'S FOLLIES is a Murderer's Row lineup of diverse baseball material: • Hilarious tales such as St. Louis' Vince Coleman getting eaten by a stadium tarp and the time a Blue Jays outfielder played a practical joke on 35,000 fans • Rollie's keen insights into the ever-evolving role of the closer, his famous strikeout of Johnny Bench in the '72 series and a decade-by-decade look at the game's top saves leaders • Yellowstone Ritter's wry observations on what really draws world series ratings and how the MLB can save on gas money • Plus profiles and factoids on the fast (Rickey Henderson, Jose Reyes), the furious (Ty Cobb, Lou Piniella), the freaky (Bill "Spaceman" Lee, Eric Byrnes), and even the fuzzy (mascot Bernie Brewer) From analysis to anecdotes, folklore and folly, ROLLIE'S FOLLIES offers readers a surprising and original revue of the diamond and its many shining stars. Rollie Fingers' Hall of Fame career and handlebar mustache make him one of the most recognizable players in major league history. His legendary career with the Oakland A's, San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers spanned 17 years and his achievements included winning three world championships, four pennants, a league MVP award, a Cy Young Award and a World Series MVP award. Rollie currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Yellowstone Ritter is a comedy writer, baseball historian and entertainment manager. He lives out of a suitcase, but spends most of his time in Manhattan, Chicago, Las Vegas and Montana. ROLLIE'S FOLLIES is available at local and online bookstores, outdoor specialty shops, on the Web at www.clerisypress..com.com, or by calling 888-60-HIKES. ROLLIE'S FOLLIES A Hall of Fame Revue of Stories and Stats, Lists and Lore Clerisy Press - March 2009 - 224 pages, B&W photos throughout Trade Paper -- ISBN 978-1-57860-335-0 -- $14.95
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