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Wraps. Condition: Good. Commemorative Playoff Edition [Stated]. he format is approximately 8.25 inches by 10.75 inches. 84 pages, plus cover. Illustrations (many in color). Front cover has minor loss of material where mailing label was removed. This special edition included content on the 1999 American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers, The 1999 American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox; and the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves. The contents include information on Yankee Stadium, Joe Torre, Bernie Williams, Orlando Hernandez, Don Zimmer, Andy Pettitte, Darryl Strawberry, Roger Clemens, David Cone, Nomar Garciaparra, Scott Brosius, Derek Jeter, Paul O'Neill, El Duque, Chad Curtis, and Tom Glavine. The 1999 New York Yankees season was the 97th season for the Bronx-based Major League Baseball team. The team finished with a record of 98-64 finishing 4 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox. New York was managed by Joe Torre. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium. In the playoffs, they got to the World Series and defeated the Atlanta Braves in 4 games to win their 25th World Series title. By winning their 25th World Series, the New York Yankees became the most successful team in North America, a record previously held by the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. In that year, free-to-air broadcasts returned to WNYW, the which had been the first Yankees television broadcaster in 1947, while cable broadcasts continued on MSG.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine condition oversized and heavy (folio, over 12 inches tall) dark blue cloth boards with silver spine lettering, contained in a fine condition non price-clipped color illustrated dust jacket. Includes Acknowledgments; Special Thanks; Photography Credits; and Foreword by Joe Torre. Profusely illustrated with black-and-white and full color photographs, photographic front and rear endpapers, and photographic frontispiece of the "New York Yankees Certificate of Membership, The American League" certificate. 3rd Printing. "The New York Yankees. One hundred seasons of baseball. One hundred years of tradition. This official book celebrates the most successful team in sports history. Lavishly illustrated and designed with more than 175 photographs, many from the Yankees' own archives, some never seen before, this dazzling volume brings to life a century of baseball with the Bronx Bombers. This winning retrospective captures the glorious championships, intense rivalries, and unparalleled players who have thrilled millions of fans year after year. From the unbeatable, record-breaking 1927 Yankees managed by Hall of Famer Miller Huggins to the ongoing legacy of Joe Torre and his phenomenal four World Series victories; from such unforgettable players as the Babe, Lou Gehrig, and Yogi Berra to today's powerhouse hitters Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, and Jason Giambi, from the early magnificent days in the House That Ruth Built to the Steinbrenner era that heralded unprecedented excellence for three decades and counting - here is an inimitable portrait of America's team.Tanking you where no other book has gone before - onto the field and into the bullpens and locker rooms - it features notable essays by leading writers like Peter Golenbock and Robert Creamer, along with candid, first person accounts and reminiscences from the players themselves. A must have keepsake for every fan, this fitting tribute is brimming with some of the most astonishing athletes and accomplishments ever, including Joe DiMaggio's fifty-six-game hit streak, Roger Maris' sixty one homers, and Mickey Mantle's Triple Crown season. Like the Yankees themselves, this book is sure to be a classic." - from the inner front and rear jacket flap NOTE: Shipping for this very heavy oversized volume within the contiguous United States is $12 for standard USPS shipping. For all other locations outside of this area please contact us for a revised shipping quote.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. 255, [1] pages. Illustrations (many in color). Foreword by Joe Torre. Large format. DJ has wear and soiling. The New York Yankees. One hundred seasons of baseball. One hundred years of tradition. This official book celebrates the most successful team in sports history. Lavishly illustrated and designed with more than 175 photographs from the Yankees' own archives, some never seen before, this dazzling volume brings to life a century of baseball with the Bronx Bombers. This winning retrospective captures the glorious championships, intense rivalries, and unparalleled players who have thrilled millions of fans year after year. Contributors include: Keith Obermann, Bill James, Robert Creamer, Donald Honig, Peter Golenbock, and Roger Kahn. Among the topics covered are: Yankee Stadium, Players in Pinstripes, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Bob Sheppard, and Babe Ruth. From the unbeatable, record-breaking 1927 Yankees managed by Hall-of Famer Miller Huggins to the ongoing legacy of Joe Torre and his phenomenal four World Series victories; from such unforgettable players as the Babe, Lou Gehrig, and Yogi Berra, to today's powerhouse hitters Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, and Jason Giambi; from the early magnificent days in the House That Ruth Built to the Steinbrenner era that heralded unprecedented excellence for three decades and counting--here is an inimitable portrait of America's team. Taking you where no other book has gone before--onto the field and into the bull pens and locker rooms--it features dozens of candid, first-person accounts and reminiscences from the players themselves. A fitting tribute to the Yankees 100th season, a is brimming with some of the most astonishing athletes and accomplishments ever, including Joe DiMaggio's fifty-six game hit streak, Roger Maris' sixty-one homers, and Mickey Mantle's Triple Crown season. Like the Yankees themselves, this book is sure to be a classic. First Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated].

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 257 pages. 12.00x10.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 255 pages. 12.50x10.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.