Homer: The Small-Town Baseball Odyssey

If Homer: The Small-Town Baseball Odyssey simply covered the inspirational story of the tiny Michigan high school that fashioned a national-record winning streak and captured multiple state titles, it could easily stand by itself. But Jeff Karzen’s tale is about more than just prep baseball. It’s an amazing story of how high-school athletes established a winning tradition and performed with grace and class – despite the small-town politics that almost led to the removal of a dedicated and admired coach.

The inspirational tale is the latest offering from August Publications. Read on for more information, including an offer of free shipping!

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Cradle of the Game: Baseball and Ballparks in North Carolina

Baseball in North Carolina today and its glorious history are richly detailed in Cradle of the Game: Baseball and Ballparks in North Carolina, by Mark Cryan. The comprehensive 394-page volume exploring minor-league and leading college ballparks – large and small – will entertain readers interested in Tar Heel state baseball history, and serve as a guide to visitors of today’s ballparks.

Book author Mark Cryan has many years of North Carolina baseball experience, starting out in the business by working for legendary minor league executive Miles Wolff. Highlights of the book include interviews with Wolff who talks about his involvement in making the ultimate baseball movie - Bull Durham, and with legendary manager Jack McKeon reflecting on life in the game.

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