BASEBALL'S BEST KEPT SECRET , written by native Pittsburgher Andy O'Toole, covers the ups and downs of Al Oliver's life before, during and after his remarkable 18-year career with the Pirates, Rangers, Expos, Giants, Phillies, Dodgers and Blue Jays. The book reveals many intimate insights into life in the big leagues as Al interacted with greats such as Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Andre Dawson and many others. He candidly discusses the strengths and weaknesses of his various teams, racism, Cooperstown and the many unique happenings in the baseball world during his playing years. Al's book first appeared last year during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's first season, leading the publisher to appropriately comment, "Al Oliver examines racism in baseball, beginning with the upper management of the game.. to the media covering the sport...down to the fans of the National Pastime. Al has seen and experienced the biting hand of racism." This story stands as "the story of the second generation of African-American baseball players and the hurdles he and his peers encountered."

Baseball's Best Kept Secret

Politics & Social Sciences

Andrew O'Toole

Sociology

City of Champions

Paul Brown: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Football's Most Innovative Coach

Though he is considered one of the most influential coaches in football history, Paul Brown’s personal story is relatively unknown. A success at every level of the gamefrom high school to college, from establishing fledgling professional leagues to helping to define the modern day NFLfew know that Brown’s prodigious academic background won him a Rhodes scholarship in 1930. What followed is football history, including victories for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. This venerated Hall of Famer remains an important figure in the sport’s history, making this biography an essential for any football fan.

Paul Brown : The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Football's Most Innovative Coach

AdventureKEEN

Art Rooney founded the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League in 1933. He, along with other pioneering owners such as George Halas, George Preston Marshall and Tim Mara, built the NFL up from a fledgling circuit that was just one step above sandlot ball into a multi-billion dollar enterprise. Unfortunately his beloved team, first known as the Pirates and then later the Steelers, would spend years as a league doormat before becoming a powerhouse. Rooney never gave up on his team. Far from being a "loveable loser," Rooney had a burning desire to win and was a fierce competitor. The ultimate sportsman, Rooney dabbled in nearly every game in his younger days. Football, baseball and boxing; both as an amateur and pro Rooney excelled at every sport in which he participated. He made his name, however, not on the playing field, but as the gentlemanly owner of the perennial loser, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite Rooney's great importance to the growth of the NFL and his enormously varied and entertaining interests outside the world of football, no one has yet documented his remarkable life. The story of Art Rooney reaches beyond sports into the realm of politics and the criminal underworld. A modest man, Rooney was extremely devoted to his family, friends, and faith. He cared as much for the groundskeeper as he did for the star player. Stories of his thoughtfulness and generosity are legend. It can be said that Rooney's life embodies the fulfillment of "the American Dream." Though raised in a household of modest means, Rooney bequeathed to his sons a multimillion-dollar sports empire.

Smiling Irish Eyes: Art Rooney And The Pittsburgh Steelers

Sports & Outdoors

Football (American)

Saint Johann Press

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