Passion for the Game: Faith, Courage, and Determination for Every Inning of Life (The Heart of a Champion) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Tom Henry (Photographer)

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Passion for the Game hits a grand slam home run with inspirational text by author Steve Riach and stunning action photography by Tom Henry. The simple message of facing life with faith, courage, and determination is a winner for baseball fans of all ages.

This stunning full-color gift includes a 49" fold-out action photo, a Heart of a Champion embroidered patch, and a full-color wall poster.

The classic photos and words of encouragement from America's favorite baseball heroes--including Sammy Sosa, Alex Rodriguez, John Smoltz, Yogi Berra and Casey Stengel, among others--help you keep your faith in every inning of life.

"Passion for the Game includes quotes from players saying what the love of Jesus means to them and a heartwarming section on how the legendary Mickey Mantle accepted Christ as his Savior late in his life.

Foreword written by noted baseball analyst Harold Reynolds.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 55 pages
• Publisher: Honor Books; Book and Access edition (July 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562928481
• ISBN-13: 978-1562928483
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,395,279 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Passion for Baseball, January 11, 2001

By A Customer

passion for the game is a gorgeous book. henry's photography is breathtaking: it takes you up close and behind the scenes of the wonderful american tradition that is baseball. the pages are filled with in depth quotes from some of baseball's biggest legends--Sosa, Fernandez and Olerud to name a few. one of the best modern baseball books i've seen.