Welcome to the Circus of Baseball: A Story of the Perfect Summer at the Perfect Ballpark at the Perfect Time
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Book Synopsis: A gloriously funny, nostalgic memoir of a popular ESPN reporter who, in the summer of 1994, was a fresh-out-of-college intern for a minor league baseball team. Madness and charm ensue as Ryan McGee spends the season steeped in sweat, fertilizer, nacho cheese sauce, and pure, unadulterated joy in North Carolina with the Asheville Tourists.
“A sweet and funny book that reminds us it’s not just the game itself that draws us. It’s also the people.” —Tom Verducci, MLB Network, Fox & Sports Illustrated, and New York Times bestselling author of The Yankee Years
In the spring of 1994, Ryan McGee (new college graduate) bombed his coveted interview with ESPN—the only place he ever wanted to work. But he did receive one job offer: to work for $100 a week for the Asheville Tourists, a proud minor league baseball team in the heart of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. McCormick Field, home to the Tourists, had once been graced by Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, and Jackie Robinson. What could go wrong?
Welcome to the Circus of Baseball is McGee’s hilarious, charming memoir of his first summer working in the sporting world. He has since risen the ESPN ranks to national TV, radio, and Internet host, but his time in Asheville still looms large. Among the many jewels of his experience... McGee recounts one of the most entertaining on-field brawls you’ll ever witness (between the fourteen league mascots who had assembled for the all-star game—an eight-foot-tall foam-costumed crustacean, a pudgy red fox, a giant skunk . . . and they were really fighting), as well as the nervous moment he oversaw the game-day entertainer known as “Captain Dynamite and His Exploding Coffin of Death.” Most important, McGee details a magical summer of baseball, of learning the ropes, of the ins-and-outs of running a minor league team, and of coming to understand how the pulse of a community can beat gloriously through a minor league ball club.
Welcome to the Circus of Baseball is a baseball classic in the making.
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Welcome to the Circus of Baseball: A Story of the Perfect Summer at the Perfect Ballpark at the Perfect Time is a gloriously funny and nostalgic memoir that will transport you back to the golden days of baseball. Join ESPN reporter Ryan McGee as he takes you on an unforgettable journey filled with madness, charm, and pure joy. Set in the heart of North Carolina with the Asheville Tourists, this memoir is a perfect blend of laughter, sweat, and nacho cheese sauce. Experience the magic of a minor league baseball team and be reminded of the power of the game and the people who make it special.
Tom Verducci, MLB Network, Fox & Sports Illustrated, and New York Times bestselling author of The Yankee Years, describes this book as "a sweet and funny reminder that it’s not just the game itself that draws us. It’s also the people." Get ready to laugh, cry, and fall in love with baseball all over again.
In the spring of 1994, Ryan McGee, a new college graduate, faced the disappointment of a failed interview with ESPN. Little did he know, this setback would lead him to the Asheville Tourists, a minor league baseball team nestled in North Carolina’s picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains. For just $100 a week, McGee embarked on a journey that would shape his career and forever leave a mark on his heart.
Welcome to the Circus of Baseball is McGee’s hilarious and charming account of his first summer in the sporting world. Filled with memorable moments and colorful characters, this memoir will have you laughing out loud. From the epic on-field brawl between league mascots to the nerve-wracking oversight of "Captain Dynamite and His Exploding Coffin of Death," every page is packed with excitement.
But it’s not just the thrills that make this book special. Through McGee’s words, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the heartbeat of a community and how it resonates through a minor league baseball club. Welcome to the Circus of Baseball is a testament to the magic of the sport and the undeniable connection it creates among fans.
If you're a baseball enthusiast looking for a captivating read that will transport you back to the summer of 1994, then this book is a must-read. Join Ryan McGee on his journey and discover the joy, laughter, and lessons that only the Circus of Baseball can offer.
Ready to dive into the unforgettable world of minor league baseball? Click here to get your copy of Welcome to the Circus of Baseball: A Story of the Perfect Summer at the Perfect Ballpark at the Perfect Time today.
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