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Plaaayball! Paperback – November 5, 2013

by M J Fennick (Author)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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There was a time and what a time it was. Its gift was memories; that’s all that’s left of it. There was an era in the ever increasing past that was sacred and special and was partially ruled by the game of baseball. This game was mimically played on the streets and sandlots while curveballs, mitts and smiles abounded throughout the neighborhoods of the nation. There were magical sounding names and nicknames of players and teams, engrained uniform numbers and everyone knew the major statistical records achieved by the heroes of the diamond. PLAAAYBALL! was originally conceived to be my "hidden autobiography" and is; but as I became engrossed in its composition, I also realized what a gift those years actually were to the generations that were fortunate to experience the legacy they left. As my own years now pass me by, I hope that I was able to relay some of that cherished and captivating time capsule in the pages of this story. PLAAAYBALL!
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    254 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    November 5, 2013
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.58 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1493598333
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1493598335
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 5, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1493598333
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1493598335
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.58 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Sue Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss out on this one!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2013
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If you are looking for a gift or stocking stuffer for your favorite guy this holiday season be sure to check out this book! Written by Michael J Fennick, it takes you right down to field level of the great sport of baseball in an era when kids still played outside with bicycles and bats... just being kids with great heroes! I highly recommend this book. It draws you into the "game of life" as we once knew it with a wonderful sensory experience through words. Enjoy the journey!
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Walter Gasiewski
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2014
I enjoyed reading this book because, like everybody else, it reminded me of the old days. I do remember smelling the grass when I was young and until I read the book I haven't thought about that smell for fifty years. Also, in those days baseball was baseball. These true baseball games were without any of the steroids and todays rule changes to make the game more exciting for the fans. In those days the original games were exciting enough for the fans. The author "Michael Fennick" in writing this book takes you back to those days with his skilled writing descibing the game and his humor he adds into the book keeps it flowing along so you don't want to put the book down. This book should be in everybodys library, and I reccomend buying it so you can go back in time in your mind too.
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Dr Dell Goodrick
5.0 out of 5 stars A Never Ending Debate, a Historic Game, a Great Tale.
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2013
I happened to be lucky enough to get an advanced copy from the author, long before he decided to publish it. After reading it, I gave it to a friend from Chicago, a Cubs fan. He then sent it to his brother, and then to a friend in Dallas. And so this book traveled around the country, from baseball fan to baseball fan. The story makes you think, maybe even pick sides, but it will leave you with a smile. The cover is all old photos, historic stadiums, games and players,and lucky for me, he included a legend. Evidently I wasn't the only one to encourage Michael Fennick to publish it. Now it can be shared with many, many more. By the way, I'm still trying to get it to Pete Rose, now that would be a review worth having.
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richard mishley
5.0 out of 5 stars What if you could rub shoulders with your hero's?
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013
I've always been a baseball fan and enjoy relaxing with a good yarn. This book is a terrific glimpse into a bygone era that the author fills with personalized observations woven throughout a story which features many of the sports figures and teams that we "men of a certain age" grew up with. Before video games and the internet kids actually went outside and lived life. This book took me back to those days and made me want to throw on my #7 jersey, pick up my glove, hop on my bike and head to the sandlot and shag a few.
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Cori Sheldon
5.0 out of 5 stars A glimpse into the good ol' days
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2013
I have always been a fan of sports and grew up watching a lot of baseball with my dad. This book illustrates many of the moments and memories my dad has always deemed the good ol' days. Although I became a fan of the game in a new generation, this book allowed me to live in those good ol' moments and gave me a new perspective. From the sounds of the game to the smell of the grass, this book captured it all. Great read.
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Ronnie Douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars It was good to smell the fresh cut grass again!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2013
Even if you are not a true baseball fan you will love this book. It took me back to a time when putting baseball cards in the spokes of my bike and racing to the store with your friends to buy some bubble gum after you found a nickle is how we grew up. Great reading for the sports fan and the person who just wants to loose himself in how life really was. Well Done!!
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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Front row seat...
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2013
Bringing the game to life, Plaaayball! is a really fun book to read. I'm not much of a reader, but as a person who has been fortunate to play baseball, I found myself laughing out loud as the author connected player personalities w/ the positions they played. Everything from a gritty old school catcher to an arrogant flashy outfielder, this book gives you a ticket right behind home plate to watch one hell of a ball game!
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Dan Dunlay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014
Funny, insightful and unique. A baseball book written by a fan of the game from the fan's perspective. No stats, steroids or salary dispute issues, just an entertaining story about the game and ones personal attachment to it. The story brought back fond memories of an age when baseball was fun!
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