Tony Pérez

From Cuba to Cooperstown

Author John Erardi

Edition First Printing

Publisher Orange Frazer

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This is a First Printing that has been signed by the author, John Erardi, with a personalized gift inscription (see photos for details). The cover is excellent with sharp corners. The binding is tight. While the edges of the pages show some light marks, the interior pages are clean, crisp, and free of any writing or highlighting. Will be shipped carefully and quickly the same or next business day.

The Heart of the Machine

While Pete Rose and Johnny Bench often grabbed the headlines, everyone inside the Big Red Machine knew who the real leader was. Tony Pérez: From Cuba to Cooperstown is the ultimate tribute to the quiet giant who anchored the greatest team in baseball history.

Award-winning sportswriter John Erardi delivers a masterpiece that goes far beyond the stats. He takes you from the sugar cane fields of Cuba to the glory of Riverfront Stadium, exploring the immense pressure Pérez faced as a Latino player in a changing America.

Why this book is a must-have:

Exclusive Access: Erardi's deep relationships with the players provide stories you've never heard before.
The Cuban Connection: A profound look at how the political situation in Cuba shaped Pérez's life and career.
The "Big Dog": Understand why teammates like Joe Morgan and Dave Concepcion looked to Tony as the father figure of the franchise.

"If you think you know all there is to know about Tony Pérez, think again. John Erardi has written a book that will become the ultimate on the Reds Hall of Fame first baseman."

- Marty Brennaman

Tony Perez: From Cuba to Cooperstown [Paperback] Erardi, John

Product Overview

The 1970s belonged to Prez""and the Big Red Machine""and after the
Big Red Machine was gone, Prez was far from finished. He had good seasons
with Montreal and Boston, made it back to the World Series with Philadelphia
in 1983, and returned to Cincinnati in 1984 where he became the oldest player
to hit a grand slam home run. Erardi's story is scenic and lively, especially
describing the Big Dog's demeanor, which endeared him more to Cincinnati fans
than any player in recent memory. The courtliness, on and off the field,
traces Prez's manner back to the Cuban lineage from which he had come.
Whether by practice or instinct he carried the best qualities of his Cuban
forebear, the great El Inmortal Dihigo. Prez was unselfish, unflappable,
and joyous. Even better than that, he was a good teammate. A good man then,
now]] always. Read more

Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orange Frazer Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 325 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1939710758
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 58
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.9 x 1.1 x 9.9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,315,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #892 in Baseball Biographies (Books)

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