Tales from the Atlanta Braves Dugout: A Collection of the Greatest Braves Stories Ever Told - Hardcover
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Tales from the Atlanta Braves Dugout: Greatest Stories Collection
This hardcover collection brings together the most memorable stories from Atlanta Braves history, featuring legendary players, coaches, and unforgettable moments that defined the franchise. Newly updated to include 2021 World Series coverage and the latest generation of Braves stars.
Historic Moments and Legendary Players
Relive the harrowing experience of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium catching fire on July 21, 1993, overshadowing Fred McGriff's debut. Experience Sid Bream's legendary slide and the worst-to-first season of 1991 that captivated baseball fans nationwide. The book chronicles the remarkable run of 14 consecutive division titles and the 1995 World Series championship that brought Atlanta its first title.
Author Cory McCartney documents Kent Mercker's 1994 no-hitter, the arrival of the Baby Braves including Brian McCann and Jeff Francoeur, and the 2014 Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, and Bobby Cox simultaneously.
Inside Stories from Braves Icons
The collection features detailed accounts of baseball legends who wore the Braves uniform: Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro, Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, John Smoltz, Bobby Cox, and Freddie Freeman. These on-field and off-field stories provide insight into the personalities and moments that shaped Braves baseball across multiple generations.
Cory McCartney has covered the Braves since 2012 as a writer for SB Nation with regular appearances on 92.9 The Game in Atlanta. Previously with FOX Sports and Sports Illustrated, he brings insider perspective and comprehensive knowledge of the franchise to this collection.
Perfect Addition to Your Braves Collection
Published by Sports Publishing, this hardcover edition serves as the definitive anthology of Atlanta Braves history. Whether you remember the dominant pitching rotations of the 1990s, witnessed the 2021 World Series victory, or are discovering Braves history for the first time, this collection preserves the stories that make this franchise special.
Here are stories on the greatest players and coaches to don the Braves uniform. Newly updated to include 2021 World Series coverage and the latest corps of new stars! Recall the harrowing experience of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium catching fire on July 21, 1993, overshadowing the debut of Fred McGriff, and read all about Sid Bream's slide and the worst-to-first season of 1991. From the run of 14 consecutive division titles and the 1995 World Series title, to Kent Mercker's 1994 no-hitter; from the arrival of the Baby Braves in Brian McCann, Jeff Francoeur, and others, to the 2014 Hall of Fame induction of Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, and Bobby Cox, the on and off the field stories are all here. Author Cory McCartney also includes stories about Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro, Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, John Smoltz, Bobby Cox, Freddie Freeman, and so many others. This is the perfect addition to a Braves fan's shelf! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports--books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.About the Author
Cory McCartney has been covering the Braves since 2012. He is a writer for SB Nation and appears on 92.9 The Game in Atlanta. Previously with FOX Sports and Sports Illustrated, he lives in the Atlanta metropolitan area with his wife and two children.
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