Game of My Life Cincinnati Reds: Memorable Stories of Reds Baseball

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In this compilation of stories from members of the Cincinnati Reds, baseballs first professional team, Lew Freedman takes readers through decades of Reds baseball. In these firsthand accounts, players detail the most memorable games of their Reds careers.
From the Cincinnati Reds inception, the team has been creating lasting memories for its devoted fans. Since the days of the Red Stockings, Cincinnati has featured Hall of Famers, such as Tony Prez and Frank Robinson, both of whom are included in this book. Most recently, Barry Larkin, a member of the 1990 championship team, was inducted as part of the Class of 2012, and Freedman highlights Larkins memories of his Hall of Fame induction.
From Joe Morgan and the Big Red Machine days of the 1970s, to Tom Brownings heroics in the late 80s, and Joey Votto and Bronson Arroyos recent brilliance, readers can relive many of the most exciting games in Reds history with some of the Reds most beloved players. This is a must-have for any fans of the Cincinnati ball club, past and present.

Author Bio

Lew Freedman is the author of nearly sixty books on sports, including Clouds over the Goalpost, The Original Six, and A Summer to Remember, and is the winner of more than 250 journalism awards. A veteran sportswriter, Freedman was formerly a staff writer for the Chicago Tribune and Philadelphia Inquirer, as well as other papers, and lives in Columbus, Indiana.