Play Ball: Lessons Learned On the Diamond

(Hardback)

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"Play Ball" is the writer's personal "nine inning" memoir chronicling his experiences from Little League through Senior Softball. At each stage of his journey the writer details the lessons learned that have contributed to his development as a husband, father, friend and coworker. The "On the Roster" profiles capture the spirit and personality of the wonderful teammates and coaches that have guided the writer throughout his baseball career. " Bullpen Sessions" elaborate on some of the nostalgic and controversial aspects of America's favorite past time. Scouting Reports,famous baseball quotes,vintage illustrations, and historical photos add further depth and color to the story. For baseball lovers "Play Ball" will put a smile on your face when you think about your first glove,collecting baseball cards or perhaps the pickup game with your childhood friends in the vacant lot in your neighborhood. Baseball is an enduring and endearing part of so many people's lives.

Author Bio

The writer was born in Aurora, Illinois in 1949 and at a young age moved to Lake Bluff, Illinois where his baseball career began.After graduation from Lake Forest high school in 1967 the writer went to Miami university in Oxford, Ohio where he played four years of baseball graduating in 1971. Upon graduation he worked 30 years for Ford Motor Company in Sales and Marketing executive positions while also earning an MBA from Northern Illinois University. Wife, Susan, and daughters Caroline and Meredith are also graduates of Miami University. After retiring from Ford the writer was President of Southgate Lincoln Mercury, in Southgate, Michigan for nine years. Now retired, Susan and Tim divide their time between Beverly Hills and Glen Arbor, Michigan in the summer and Naples, Florida in the winter. His love of baseball has always been a part of his lifestyl