| The Wit and Wisdom of Ozzie Guillen Contributor(s): Ballantini, Brett (Author) |
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ISBN: 1572438673 ISBN-13: 9781572438675 Publisher: Triumph Books (IL) OUR PRICE: $7.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: Chicago White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen has been candid, controversial, and often humorous with his frank assessments of both friends and foes. His steadfast willingness to explain his decision-making process regarding game strategy makes him one of the game's most popular figures. Now with a World Series title and Manager of the Year accolades, more and more people are listening to what Guillen has to say. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Baseball - Essays & Writings |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2005910955 |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 5.88" W x 6.88" (0.34 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Chicago, Illinois - Geographic Orientation - Illinois - Cultural Region - Midwest - Cultural Region - Upper Midwest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Candid, controversial, and usually laced with humor, Ozzie Guillen's frank assessments of both friends and foes, as well as his steadfast willingness to explain his decision-making process regarding game strategy, makes him one of the game's most popular figures, and this intimate account brings readers inside the manager's office, sharing with them thoughts, dreams, quips, and quotes from one of the most active minds--and mouths--in today's game. The book shows why he has been the go-to guy in the clubhouse for reporters seeking just the right quote to enliven their stories, whether as a longtime player for the Chicago White Sox or as the team's World Series-winning manager. |