Books written by Phil Pepe

Few and Chosen Dodgers: Defining Dodgers Greatness Across the Eras

The Dodgers were: • the first team to have a player hold out for an entire season (pitcher Tom Lovett in 1892); • the first New York team to broadcast games on the radio (1939); • the first team to televise a game (August 26, ...
Few and Chosen Red Sox: Defining Red Sox Greatness Across the Eras

A richly illustrated overview of one of the most storied franchises in major league baseball takes a close-up look at some of the immortal players--past and present--who have graced the rosters of the Boston Red Sox, including Babe Ruth, ...
Few and Chosen Tigers: Defining Tigers Greatness Across the Eras

Offers the author's picks for the best managers and players throughout the Detroit Tigers franchise's history, using profiles and career statistics to support his argument.
Still Pitching: Musings from the Mound and the Microphone

An autobiography of the record-holding baseball pitcher and announcer for the New York Yankees spans four decades of American baseball and discusses personalities including Pete Rose and current boss George Steinbrenner.
Few and Chosen Negro Leagues: Defining Negro Leagues Greatness

Monte Irvin, a New York Giants star player who got his start in the Negro Leagues, pays homage to baseball's unsung heroes and long-forgotten stars by selecting the top five players at each position and the top five managers, owners, ...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Few and Chosen Cardinals: Defining Cardinal Greatness Across the Eras

32 Hornsby was a sour and bitter man, not only in later life, but apparently throughout his life. But as a hitter, ... At the time, the trade was greeted with a storm of protest from Cardinals fans.I can only imagine how the St. Louis ...
Turning Two: My Journey to the Top of the World and Back with the New York Mets

A celebration of the Mets' 50th anniversary season by the star athlete and coach who contributed to each of the team's World Championships shares memories about the team's early years, his legendary 1973 playoff fight with Pete Rose and his ...
The Wit and Wisdom of Yogi Berra

It’s too crowded.” - On Little League Baseball: “I think it’s wonderful. It keeps the kids out of the house.” - On why the Yankees lost the 1960 World Series: “We made too many wrong mistakes.”
Yankee Doodles: Inside the Locker Room with Mickey, Yogi, Reggie, and Derek

“I once had a ght that lasted over an hour,” he boasted. He also recalled doing mischievous things, kid stuff, but he never got in any serious trouble. About the most serious thing he remembered doing when he was a kid was stealing a.
1961*: The Inside Story of the Maris-Mantle Home Run Chase

Before Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, and Sammy Sosa, there was Roger Maris, the reluctant home run king who electrified the baseball world with one of the most unforgettable seasons the...
Few and Chosen Cubs: Defining Cubs Greatness Across the Eras

... slam dunk. When he was younger, Sammy could run. Twice he stole more than 30 bases. And he was a very good defensive outfielder with an excellent arm. He made some great catches in right field. People have criticized him because he ...
Turning Two: My Journey to the Top of the World and Back with the New York Mets

After retiring as a player, Bud returned to Shea Stadium as Davey Johnson's third-base coach in 1985 and waved Ray Knight home for the winning run in the unforgettable Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.
Few and Chosen Mets: Defining Mets Greatness Across the Eras

Rusty Staub, a former Met with an up-close and personal view of many of the team's strongest players, recalls every year of the Met's history and selects the all-time greatest players in this account.
The Book of Sports Lists #3

Lists contributed by such diverse individuals as Bobby Orr, Arlene Francis, and Joe McCarthy offer opinions, facts, and trivia on every field and aspect of sports
Few and Chosen Tigers: Defining Tigers Greatness Across the Eras

Now Parrish selects the top five Tigers of all time at each position and ranks them 1-5.
Few and Chosen: Defining Negro Leagues Greatness

Monte Irvin, a New York Giants star player who got his start in the Negro Leagues, pays homage to baseball's unsung heroes and long-forgotten stars by selecting the top five players at each position and the top five managers, owners, ...
Few and Chosen Cardinals: Defining Cardinal Greatness Across the Eras

Part historical catalog, part biography, and part baseball primer for beginners and experts alike, Few and Chosen: Defining Cardinal Greatness Across the Eras is ideal for every proud member of Cardinals nation—and any baseball fan who ...
Few and Chosen: Defining Cardinal Greatness Across the Eras

The book is ideal for any baseball fan who wants to learn more about the game and includes immortals such as Cy Young, Stan Musial, Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Leo Durocher, Steve Carlton, and Mark McGwire.
Magic Moments Yankees: Celebrating the Most Successful Franchise in Sports History

... Yankees came right back with two runs in the bottom of the first, two in the third, and two more in the sixth. Yankee Stadium was abuzz with anticipation as the Royals batted in the top of the eighth. The joy turned to gloom when George ...