Examines the careers of prominent baseball managers who stamped their methods and personalities on the game, including Connie Mack, Casey Stengel, and Sparky Anderson.
Provides brief sketches of fifty members of the Baseball Hall of Fame, including players, managers, and executives from all eras of the sport. Includes a complete list of members.
Describes the history of the Boston Red Sox, focusing on the years surrounding Terry Francona's coaching position with the team, which includes two championships within a four year span.
Former Major League Baseball player Joe Torre describes his years of success as manager for the New York Yankees--from 1996 through 2007--and discusses players, the media, scandals, and more.