Jack McKeon, who in 2003 became the oldest manager to ever lead his team to the World Series championship, proved that old doesn't mean your over. The secret to the Marlins' success that year - have fun! In his 55-year career in professional baseball, McKeon learned that the main ingredient to success if enjoying yourself and those around you. Even when faced with incredible odds - like being the oldest manager to ever take over a team in mid-season, which he also did in 2003 - McKeon proves that keeping a sense of humor can cure many problems. McKeon's book is a conversational glimpse into how baseball players, fans, management and coaches work at every level. McKeon wasn't always a big-league success. Much of his time was career was spent in the minor leagues where he hones his gift for playing practical jokes, telling stories and lying to cab drivers. If you liked Bull Durham, you'll love the stories that Trader Jack shares from his own journey from baseball's forgotten fields to the World Series.
