If these walls could talk, Philadelphia Phillies : stories from the Philadelphia Phillies dugout, locker room, and press box

Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword by Larry Bowa; Introduction; Chapter 1: Men in Pinstripes; Chapter 2: Cooperstown Parade; Chapter 3: Homegrown Legends; Chapter 4: Ballparks; Chapter 5: Managers; Chapter 6: General Managers; Chapter 7: Scouts; Chapter 8: Becoming a Baseball Man; Chapter 9: A Rough Rookie Season; Chapter 10: The Offseason, Spring Training, and Opening Day; Chapter 11: All-Star Games; Chapter 12: Unfulfilled Championship Seasons; Chapter 13: World Series Seasons; Chapter 14: Now Pitching Number ... ; Acknowledgments; Sources; About the Author.;Over the last half-century, the Philadelphia Phillies have experienced epic highs-World Series titles in 1980 and 2008-and frustrating lows, and Larry Shenk has been there for every minute of it. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and events that have shaped the franchise's history. The book gives the detailed scouting reports on Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley and takes readers into the clubhouse as Steve Carlton closes in on 300 career wins. Listen in on Pete Rose's phone call with President Reagan after Rose broke the Nat. Over the last half-century, the Philadelphia Phillies have experienced epic highs{u2014}World Series titles in 1980 and 2008{u2014}and frustrating lows, and Larry Shenk has been there for every minute of it. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and events that have shaped the franchise{u2019}s history. The book gives the detailed scouting reports on Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley and takes readers into the clubhouse as Steve Carlton closes in on 300 career wins. Listen in on Pete Rose{u2019}s phone call with President Reagan after Rose broke the National League hits record and see Richie Ashburn{u2019}s face when he heard he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Giving fans a taste of what it{u2019}s like to be a part of the Phillies{u2019} storied history from a perspective unlike any other, readers will also learn about a man whose work ethic and character has made an impact on the players and staff for 50 years "This book takes you behind the scenes of the Phillies baseball club through the years"-- Provided by publisher