Me and My Dad: A Baseball Memoir

O'Neill, Paul; Rocks, Burton

ISBN 10: 0060595795 / ISBN 13: 9780060595791

Published by Harper Collins - Perennial, New York, New York, U.S.A., 2004

About this Item

244 Pages. Paul O'Neill was the undisputed heart and soul of the four-time World Series-winning New York Yankees from 1993 to 2001. O'Neill epitomized the team's motto of hard work and good sportsmanship, traits instilled in him by his friend, confidant, lifelong model, and biggest fan: his dad, Chick O'Neill. Paul writes from the heart about the man who inspired in him a love for the game and determination to always play his best. O'Neill remembers the hightlights of his own amazing career: the Cincinnati Reds calling him up to the majors, his first World Series, being traded to the Yankees --- and taking p art in their recent championship winds. He also reflectds on his father's untimely death during the 1999 World Series and on the farewell tribut his fans gave him during his last game in Yankee Stadium. A must-read for any father and son bonded. by the love of baseball.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Me and My Dad: A Baseball Memoir
• Publisher: Harper Collins - Perennial, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060595795
• ISBN 13: 9780060595791
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: First Printing
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Paul O'Neill was the undisputed heart and soul of the four-time World Series-winning New York Yankees from 1993 to 2001. O'Neill epitomized the team's motto of hard work and good sportsmanship, traits instilled in him by his friend, confidant, lifelong model, and biggest fan: his dad, Chick O'Neill.

In Me and My Dad, O'Neill writes from the heart about the man who inspired in him a love for the game and a determination to always play his best. O'Neill remembers the highlights of his own amazing career: the Cincinnati Reds calling him up to the majors, his first World Series, being traded to the Yankees -- and taking part in their recent championship wins. He also reflects on his father's untimely death during the 1999 World Series and on the farewell tribute his fans gave him during his last game in Yankee Stadium.

About the Author

Paul O'Neill was a right fielder for the New York Yankees. A frequent announcer and commentator on the YES Network, he lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Burton Rocks is the author of three previous sports-related books. He lives in Stony Brook, New York.