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Gibby : tales of a baseball lifer / by Gibbons, John,1962-author.; Oliver, Greg,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A captivating and candid memoir from one of the most beloved and colorful figures in Toronto Blue Jays history. John Gibbons is one of the most beloved figures in Toronto Blue Jays history. Over 11 years and two separate managerial stints with the team, he endeared himself to fans with his folksy manner and his frequent battles with umpires: "Here comes Gibby!" Winning helped too. Under Gibbons's management, the Jays made the American League Championship Series in 2015, ending a 22-year playoff drought; then they did it again in 2016. Along the way the team defied odds, won over a nation, and with one iconic flip of a bat produced one of the most iconic moments in MLB history. Now, in his memoir, Gibby shares the story: an on-field career that didn't pan out, but a managing career that did ... eventually. Raised in a military family, he played his first competitive baseball in Newfoundland and Labrador, and, with the family now in San Antonio, Texas, Gibby, a catcher, developed into a first-round draft pick of the New York Mets. While Gibbons only played 18 major league games, he did earn a World Series ring as the 1986 Mets bullpen catcher and knew all the characters from that team, including Doc Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Lenny Dykstra, and Gary Carter. In 1990, Gibby began his journey as a coach and manager. An old teammate, J.P. Ricciardi, hired him to work with the Jays, and he moved his way up the ranks and into the hearts of baseball fans."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Gibbons, John, 1962-; Baseball coaches; Baseball coaches; Baseball managers; Baseball players;
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You gotta believe [videorecording] / by Cash, Michael,actor.; Roberts, Ty,1974-film director.; Gadon, Sarah,1987-actor.; Kellici, Etienne,actor.; Kinnear, Greg,1963-actor.; Parker, Molly,1972-actor.; Garrison, Lane,1980-screenwriter.; Renna, Patrick,1979-actor.; Temple, Lew,actor.; Wilson, Luke,1971-actor.; Well Go USA, Inc.,film distributor.;
Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Sarah Gadon, Molly Parker, Lew Temple, Patrick Renna, Michael Cash, Etienne Kellici.Based on the inspirational true story, an underdog youth baseball team of misfits come together and dedicate their season to a player's dying father. In doing so, they defy all odds and accomplish the impossible by reaching the Little League World Series in an unforgettable game now considered an ESPN and LLWS classic.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Sports films.; Coming-of-age films.; Baseball films.; Little League World Series (Baseball); Little League baseball; Baseball; Coach-athlete relationships; Male friendship; Baseball teams; Baseball players;
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It ain't over [videorecording] / by Metzger, Natalie,1986-film producer.; Miller, Matthew(Television producer),film producer.; Mullin, Sean,film director,screenwriter.; Sobiloff, Mike,film producer.; Sobiloff, Peter,film producer.; Off Media,production company.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Sony Pictures Classics (Firm),presenter.; Vanishing Angle,production company.;
Music, Jacques Brautbar ; editor, Julian Robinson ; director of photography, Daniel Vecchione.An intimate portrait of a misunderstood American icon, this emotional and uplifting documentary about Yogi Berra takes us beyond the caricatures and "Yogisms," and into the heart of a sports legend whose unparalleled accomplishments on the baseball diamond were often overshadowed by his off-the-field persona.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG; for smoking, some drug refernces, language and brief war images.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Berra, Yogi, 1925-2015.; New York Yankees (Baseball team); Baseball players; Baseball coaches; Baseball managers; Catchers (Baseball); Baseball;
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The perfect game [videorecording] / by Arias, Moises,1994-; Austin, Jake T.(Jake Toranzo),1994-; Collins, Clifton,Jr.; Dear, William,1944-; Gossett, Louis,1936-; Koch, Mark W.; Marin, Cheech.; Winokur, W. William,1960-Perfect game.Videorecording.; Highroad Entertainment (Firm); Image Entertainment (Firm);
Director of photography, Bryan Greenberg ; editor, Chris Conlee ; music, Bill Conti.Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Emile de Ravin, Jake T. Austin, Moses Arias, Jansen Panettiere, Ryan Ochoa, Lou Gossett Jr.After Cesar's major league career is cut short, he returns to his native Monterey, Mexico. Once back home, a group of impoverished baseball-loving kids recruit him to coach their ragtag team. Together, they beat the odds and overcome hardships and bigotry to compete in the 1957 Little League World Series.MPAA Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen presentation (2.40:1 : enhanced for 16x9 TVs); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Winokur, W. William, 1960-; Little League World Series (Baseball); Baseball coaches; Baseball films.; Baseball players; Feature films.; Little League baseball;
© c2011., Distributed by Image Entertainment,
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Saving Arm Pit / by Hyde, Natalie,1963-;
Includes Internet addresses (p. 136)."When vandals deface the Harmony Point sign, the town does indeed seem to become the "arm Pit" of the region. The baseball team hasn't won a game in two seasons and the town itself is falling into disrepair. But when the new postmaster becomes the new ball coach, Clay and the rest of the Terriers finally seem to stand a chance of winning a game. Until they overhear a bureaucrat from the city say that the post office will close unless "the numbers" work out. The team begins "Operation Tennis Elbow": a letter-writing campaign designed to generate enough mail to keep the post office--and its postmaster--in town. And along the way, they learn the power of the pen in effecting positive changes in their community"--http://www.amazon.com.LSC
Subjects: Baseball stories.; Baseball teams; Baseball coaches; Postmasters; Post office stations and branches; Community life;
© c2011., Fitzhenry & Whiteside,
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Get a hit, Mo! / by Adler, David A.; Ricks, Sam.;
"Mo Jackson is excited for his baseball game, but Coach Marie tells him he is batting last and playing right field, again. Will Mo ever get a hit?"--Provided by publisher.Guided reading level: I.LSC
Subjects: Baseball stories.; African American children; Body size; Baseball; Size;
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Season of miracles [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Schneider, John; Stafford, Nancy; Russell, Grayson;
John Schneider, Grayson Russell, Nancy Stafford.Follows the Robins, an underdog Little League team, through their 1974 season with newcomer and autistic baseball savant, Rafer. Team leader Zack takes Rafer under his wing despite taunting from their rivals, the Hawks. Their coach and the rest of the Robins encourage Rafer as the team rises toward an unlikely championship season.TV rating: TV-G.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Drama.; Drama.;
© 2013., Mo Mo Bay,
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Doc : the life of Roy Halladay / by Zolecki, Todd,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Hall of Famer, Cy Young winner, and All-Star will forever be used to describe the illustrious career of Roy Halladay. With a repertoire of masterful pitches wielded with impeccable command, he piled up accolades during his 16 major league seasons, the very image of stability and dominance whenever he took the mound. Doc is a celebration and a profound remembrance of a beloved player, friend, and family man. Todd Zolecki traces Halladay's remarkable journey, from garnering the attention of major league scouts as a teenager in Colorado, to Halladay's methodical reinvention and ascent to ace status in Toronto, to the signature no-hitter he authored in his playoff debut with the Philadelphia Phillies. Also examined are Halladay's distinctive, disciplined approach to pitching, his impact as a teammate and community member, and the baseball world's honoring of these qualities in Cooperstown in 2019. With input and reflections from Halladay's teammates, coaches, competitors, and more, this is an essential biography for baseball fans everywhere"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Halladay, Roy, 1977-2017.; Baseball players;
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Colin Kaepernick : change the game : a graphic novel / by Kaepernick, Colin,1987-; Ewing, Eve L.; Caicedo, Orlando.;
"High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted prospect. Everyone from his parents to his teachers and coaches are in agreement on his future. Colin feels differently. This touching graphic memoir explores the story of how a young change maker learned to find himself and never compromise. How the right decision is very rarely the easy one, but taking the road less traveled can make all the difference in the world"--
Subjects: Autobiographical comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Kaepernick, Colin, 1987-; African American football players; Football players; Football players; African American football players; Football players; African Americans; Cartoons and comics.;
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Big Nate goes bananas! / by Peirce, Lincoln.;
The school year is winding down, and Nate can't wait for summer vacation: baseball, beach trips, and... overripe bananas? Yuck! Turns out Nate has a problem with fruit that's past its prime. And that's not all that's bugging him. Kim Cressly is making Chester jealous at Nate's expense, Artur is challenging him in the Hunny Bursts mascot contest, and his replacement social studies teacher is none other than Coach John. In banana terms, it's all left Nate feeling a little bruised. Can he make it to summer without slipping up?
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Humorous comics.; Big Nate; Middle schools; Schools; Cartoons and comics.;
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