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A fascinating tour of baseball's greatest moments and iconic stadiums, told through the reminiscences of 50 play-by-play broadcasters.With careers spanning two to three times that of an average player, baseball's best broadcasters have no shortage of history to offer. They have witnessed opening days, no hitters, slugfests, and perfect games, all from arguably the best seats in the house. Broadcasters know their clubs, their stadiums, and their teams in a way that no one else can.In The Voices of Baseball: The Game's Greatest Broadcasters Reflect on America's Pastime, Updated Edition, Kirk McKnight provides an in-depth look at each of Major League Baseball's thirty ballparks from the perspectives of the game's longest-tenured storytellers. Fifty broadcasters reflect on their most iconic calls, fondest memories, what makes their ballparks unique, and more.
About the Author
Kirk McKnight is a nationally published author specializing in sports journalism. He has interviewed over 75 play by play broadcasters from both Major League Baseball and the NHL, including 17 hall of famers like Vin Scully, Dick Enberg, Marv Albert, Jon Miller, Marty Brennaman, and Mike "Doc" Emrick. His books take a look into their respective sport using the one-of-a-kind perspective over 2 millennia worth of broadcasting experience can bring the reader. Kirk's books not only discuss the game today, but he also takes the countless years of experience of these broadcasters to reach back into eras, players, venues, and broadcasters of the past, providing readers a very comprehensive history of first hand experiences. From Vin Scully calling Hank Aaron's 715th home run in baseball to Gary Thorne calling Wayne Gretzky's 802nd career goal in hockey, these two sports' most pinnacle moments are described in about as intimate of detail as one can find. No matter which team you follow or root for, Kirk's books have something for all fans of every team and are a must read for baseball and hockey fans in general. Kirk is currently working on future projects in the same area but over different sports.
