Liftoff!: The Tank, the Storm, and the Astros' Improbable Ascent to Baseball Immortality

Smith, Brian T.

ISBN 10: 162937623X / ISBN 13: 9781629376233

Edité par Triumph Books, 2018

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Synopsis :

After 55 years of waiting, Houston Astros fans were hungry for World Series glory. After three consecutive 100-loss seasons, some tantalizing tastes of playoff success, and a devastating hurricane that united a community, their patience was rewarded in dramatic, exuberant fashion. In Liftoff! , Houston Chronicle writer Brian T. Smith expertly retraces the team's magical 2017 championship season as well as the moves and moments that made it all possible - the hiring of general manager Jeff Luhnow in 2011, drafting Carlos Correa with the first overall pick, the meteoric rise of Jose Altuve, the trade that brought ace Justin Verlander to Houston, and more. Featuring an unforgettable cast of characters both on the field and in the front office, this is the story of how the Astros went from empty seats to packed stadiums and, at long last, earned history.

À propos de l'auteur: Brian T. Smith is a sports columnist for the Houston Chronicle. He has won multiple Associated Press Sports Editors awards and been honored by numerous journalism organizations. Smith previously covered the NFL, MLB, and NBA as a beat writer.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Liftoff!: The Tank, the Storm, and the ...
Éditeur : Triumph Books
Date d'édition : 2018
Reliure : hardcover
Etat : Very Good