If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Philadelphia Phillies Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box

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Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword by Larry Bowa; Introduction; Chapter 1: Men in Pinstripes; Chapter 2: Cooperstown Parade; Chapter 3: Homegrown Legends; Chapter 4: Ballparks; Chapter 5: Managers; Chapter 6: General Managers; Chapter 7: Scouts; Chapter 8: Becoming a Baseball Man; Chapter 9: A Rough Rookie Season; Chapter 10: The Offseason, Spring Training, and Opening Day; Chapter 11: All-Star Games; Chapter 12: Unfulfilled Championship Seasons; Chapter 13: World Series Seasons; Chapter 14: Now Pitching Number ... ; Acknowledgments; Sources; About the Author.;Over the last half-century, the Philadelphia Phillies have experienced epic highs-World Series titles in 1980 and 2008-and frustrating lows, and Larry Shenk has been there for every minute of it. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and events that have shaped the franchise's history. The book gives the detailed scouting reports on Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley and takes readers into the clubhouse as Steve Carlton closes in on 300 career wins. Listen in on Pete Rose's phone call with President Reagan after Rose broke the Nat. Front Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Foreword by Larry Bowa Introduction Chapter 1: Men in Pinstripes Chapter 2: Cooperstown Parade Chapter 3: Homegrown Legends Chapter 4: Ballparks Chapter 5: Managers Chapter 6: General Managers Chapter 7: Scouts Chapter 8: Becoming a Baseball Man Chapter 9: A Rough Rookie Season Chapter 10: The Offseason, Spring Training, and Opening Day Chapter 11: All-Star Games Chapter 12: Unfulfilled Championship Seasons Chapter 13: World Series Seasons Chapter 14: Now Pitching Number ... Acknowledgments Sources About the Author.