Description
The author celebrates Jeter's career in a fully illustrated, scrapbook-style album with passionate and vivid prose, supreme photographic images and memorabilia, call-out quotes, and dozens of personal anecdotes and recollections about Jeter from prominent members of the Yankees organization and the New York community. Treasures from the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Yankees Museum rarely seen photographs and artifacts enhance the nostalgic experience. This unique collection captures the magic of Derek Jeter, making it an essential addition to every Yankee fan's library and a fitting tribute to one of the game's greatest players.
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About the Author
David Fischer has written for the New York Times and Sports Illustrated for Kids, and has worked at Sports Illustrated, National Sports Daily, and NBC Sports. He is also the author of Yankee Stadium Scrapbook: A Lifetime of Memories, coauthor of Sports of the Times and Greatest Sports Rivalries, and editor of Facing Mariano Rivera.
Reviews
"A glowing tribute in words and images all about the Yankee Captain of Captains. Now that Jeter has finally retired and entered the pantheon of Yankee heroes and legends, all sorts of publications have stepped up to the plate to capitalize on the moment. Derek Jeter #2, Thanks for the Memories is one of the best of those. Simple, focused and clear it emulates its storied subject. A MUST FOR JETER FANS." --Behind the Bombers
"A glowing tribute in words and images all about the Yankee Captain of Captains. Now that Jeter has finally retired and entered the pantheon of Yankee heroes and legends, all sorts of publications have stepped up to the plate to capitalize on the moment. Derek Jeter #2, Thanks for the Memories is one of the best of those. Simple, focused and clear it emulates its storied subject. A MUST FOR JETER FANS." --Behind the Bombers
Book Information
ISBN 9781613217597
Author David Fischer
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Sports Publishing LLC
Publisher Sports Publishing LLC
Weight(grams) 1030g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 273mm * 23mm