The Only Way I Know

Cal Ripkin, Jr.

ISBN 10: 0670871931 / ISBN 13: 9780670871933

Published by Viking Press, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1997

About this Item

Viking Press, New York. 1997. Hardcover. First Printing. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Sticker on DJ for Cal Ripkin baseball card; the unopened envelope is still in the book at rear FFP. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Fine. White boards with blue overlay on spine and bright copper lettering on spine and CR on front board. 326 pp 8vo. With candor and grace the author tells the story of his journey to record breaking day of his 2131st consecutive game. He tells of his dedication to be a shortstop, his strategies at the plate and in the field, his attention to detail in positioning, glove selection, and batting stance. Truly a private lesson with one of the masters of the art of playing baseball. A clean pristine copy.

Seller Inventory # 001576

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Only Way I Know
• Publisher: Viking Press, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0670871931
• ISBN 13: 9780670871933
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Autobiography
  • Baseball

About this title

Synopsis

The record-breaking Baltimore shortstop provides an insider's look at professional baseball in a candid memoir that describes his youth, all-star career with the Orioles, what is good--and bad--about baseball today, and dedication to his family and the cause of literacy. 300,000 first printing. $200,000 ad/promo. Tour.

About the Author

Mike Bryan has written or collaborated on many books, including Cal Ripken’s bestselling autobiographyThe Only Way I Know, Uneasy Rider, and The Afterword, a novel.