50 Greatest Yankee Games

"Cecilia Tan has written a Yankee Doodle Dandy of a book. The reader is taken through the dramatic ebb and flow of the 50 greatest Yankee games. We learn a lot about the team from the Bronx in this fact-filled, entertainingly written opus. Should be required reading for all fans of the New York Yankees." -Harvey Frommer, author of A YANKEE CENTURY and THE NEW YORK YANKEE ENCYCLOPEDIA From Opening Day in 1903, when the Highlanders-soon to be called Yankees by headline and sports writers alike-first took the field, to the tension-filled 2003 pennant race with the Red Sox, Yankee fans of all ages have witnessed history in the making time and time again. Now, this unique tribute brings to life the 50 greatest Yankee games of all time, taking you back to games so unforgettable, if you weren't there, you'll wish you were. From the Yankees' first World Series to the pennant race that pitted Joe DiMaggio against Ted Williams to the Bucky Dent home run game, you'll have the best seat in the stadium as you experience all the excitement and drama of the Yankees' best (and sometimes worst) moments. You'll also hear from legendary players such as Yogi Berra, Ryne Duren, Dwight Gooden, Reggie Jackson, Don Mattingly, Willie Randolph, and many more as they share their personal recollections. Featuring fascinating anecdotes, box scores, and vintage photographs, The 50 Greatest Yankee Games is the perfect book for every Yankee fan and anyone who cherishes the game.Tan, Cecilia is the author of '50 Greatest Yankee Games', published 2005 under ISBN 9780471659389 and ISBN 047165938X.