Dugout Wisdom: Life Lessons From Baseball (Paperback)

by Dan Migala (Author)
Key Phrases: big league club, big league ballplayer, big league pitcher, National Baseball Hall of Fame, Home Runs, Chicago Cubs (more...)

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Product Description
In Dugout Wisdom: Life Lessons From Baseball, author Dan Migala finds the heart in baseball, collecting and sharing words of wisdom from 55 greats of the game. These first person accounts of baseball’s pivotal life moments feature noted players such as Sparky Anderson, Wade Boggs, Rod Carew, Whitey Ford, Goose Gossage, Monte Irvin, Kirby Puckett, Nolan Ryan, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo and Mike Schmidt.

Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: Can O' Corn LLC (June 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615213960
• ISBN-13: 978-0615213965
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,337 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiration for dreamers and baseball lovers alike, July 9, 2008

By	Libby (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

Dugout Wisdom is a powerful collection of stories derived from our favorite baseball greats, sure to warm hearts and inspire dreamers. Dan Migala captures not only the untold stories of adversity and hardship encountered by the players, but the emotions felt and life lessons learned through their experiences.

Each player's story is brought to life in a way that makes you feel as if you were there, having a personal conversation with your favorite baseball hero. As a life-long Kirby Puckett fan it was special to read his last interview, hear him tell the story of himself as young player and learn the lesson his father taught him that led to success in baseball and in life.

Dugout Wisdom is a motivational read for both children and adults in pursuit of dreams on the field, in the classroom, in the professional world and in family life. Migala's book is an inspirational peice perfect for young athletes, brothers, fathers and all sports fans.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a Grand Slam!, July 9, 2008

By	Kenneth Franz "Ken Franz" (San Angelo, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What a wonderful book! It's a must for any baseball fan. Not only are there great stories but the insights into these hall of famer's lives are incredible. It's truly inspirational as well as motivational. You can see the turning points and lessons learned by these great players and use them in your own life. I would recommend this book to anyone, and will.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read - You'll Enjoy It., July 9, 2008

By	E. Fernandez (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read Dugout Wisdom on a flight from TX to New York. Really enjoyed the diversity of the stories and the life lessons from players both famous and not so famous. It's a really easy reach - each chapter is 2-3 pages and covers a different ballplayer. This allows you to get some great stories, lessons, and insights to these men I've admired for years. I highly recommend it to anyone who's a baseball fan, historian or wants to see the personal side of these great ballplayers.