Right On the Numbers

by Nino Frostino


Formats

Softcover
$24.95
Softcover
$24.95

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 8/24/2004

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 8.5x11
Page Count : 288
ISBN : 9781412033053

About the Book

The basic subject of the book is to justify which athlete was the Greatest to ever wear a particular number. In my research, I listed all of the possible uniform numbers 0 to 99, took the finest athletes from the four major sports (baseball, basketball, football, and hockey), and slotted them under their appropriate uniform number. For each player, I created a mini-biography detailing their finest exploits on the field-whether it was All Star nods, championships won, records held, on-field highlights etc. Basically, I created a "case" for that athlete to be considered the best to ever wear the number. Among the possible uniform numbers, I've listed nearly 850 athletes for consideration and provided the accompanying biography. At the end of eahc section, I form a debate as to the Greatest to ever wear the number and then make a selection. After the selection is posted, I then list some quotes made by or about the athlete for the reader to gain even more insight into the player.

Even if the reader is not overly concerned about the choice as to the Greatest under each uniform number, the book also serves as a wonderful reference guide. If the reader is interested in finding out more about any of the listed athletes, it's easy to look up the player and find out who he played for and what he did between the white lines. In either cae, Right On the Numbers serves multiple uses and is a must have for any true sports fan.


About the Author

Nino Frostino is a Cleveland, Ohio native and graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. A life-long sports enthusiast, Nino is an avid sports fan and supporter of the professoinal game. Overall, Nino has seen Major League Baseball games in 32 different parks and continues to try and capture the culture and passion of sports fans all across the country. Devoting an entire year to this project, Nino hopes his first literary attempt pleases the reader and offers a great entertainment value.