Dave Winfield – författare

HALL OF FAMER DAVE WINFIELD: "THE GAME I LOVE IS HURTING." Revenue has never been higher, attendance has never been better, and baseball has never had a stronger international presence. Yet, with all of the prosperity, the game has rarely faced more significant problems, both in the headlines and deep within our communities. Steroid scandals, labor strife, self-centered superstars, a dramatic decline in the number of African American players and fans, constraints on Little League facilities and resources, and competition from trendier sports and entertainment options all threaten the foundations of our national pastime. Dave Winfield knows and loves the game and he believes baseball can be rescued and revitalized. In Dropping the Ball, Dave presents his compelling plan of action for saving this great game from self-destruction. A respected role model and ambassador of the sport, Winfield outlines his strategy for making baseball the game he knows it can be: inclusive, empowering, and entertaining. He focuses on how to make the game more fan-friendly, and especially how to reach out to the African American community. From the commissioner''s office to the kids on the street, Winfield examines the game from every perspective, offering ideas and solutions for diversifying front offices; marketing the game; developing community-based programs; and working out fair, creative, and lucrative parameters for the business of baseball. Dropping the Ball inspires readers to get out of the armchair and into the action. Urbane and entertaining, this is a trenchant, thought-provoking, and uplifting analysis of what can be done -- by the baseball giants and by all who play and love the game -- to save America''s national pastime for you, your kids, and your community.

Few athletes have lived a story as riveting - and as revealing - as Dave Winfield. In Touching All the Bases, the Hall of Famer pulls back the curtain on his life in the game, giving an unvarnished account of his childhood in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the bright lights of Yankee Stadium, where his decade-long clash with owner George Steinbrenner became one of the most infamous feuds in sports history. With honesty and conviction, Winfield recounts the triumphs, controversies, and showdowns that shaped not only his career but also the culture and path of baseball itself. This is not just another baseball memoir - it's a reckoning with power, loyalty, commitment, and the costs of standing tall when others expect you to bow. Alongside the unforgettable stories of contracts, confrontations, distractions, and championships are moments of generosity, grit, and forgiveness that reveal a nuanced portrait of the man behind the No. 31 jersey. Reflecting on battles won and lost, Winfield shares the wisdom and perspective that only come from a lifetime at the center of the game and American sports: The behind-the-scenes truth of Winfield's battles with Steinbrenner, and how those fights mirror larger struggles in American life; Lessons in leadership drawn from the pressures of playing under the brightest lights in sports; The resilience it takes to turn public criticism and personal setbacks into lasting legacy; What it takes to achieve the status of one of the world's best athletes. Touching All the Bases is a story of courage, defiance, achievement, and ultimate redemption - an unforgettable account of what it means to fight for your name, your principles, and your place in history.

"e;An ex-Yankee stars entertaining tell-all details his long-running feud with the teams mercurial owner."e; Kirkus A fearless and insightful portrait of power, race, and resilience from one of baseballs most unique and dynamic Hall of Fame legends, offering an unflinching look at the battles fought both on and off the field.Few athletes have lived a story as rivetingand as revealingas Dave Winfield. In Touching All the Bases, the Hall of Famer pulls back the curtain on his life in the game, giving an unvarnished account of his childhood in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the bright lights of Yankee Stadium, where his decade-long clash with owner George Steinbrenner became one of the most infamous feuds in sports history. With honesty and conviction, Winfield recounts the triumphs, controversies, and showdowns that shaped not only his career but also the culture and path of baseball itself. This is not just another baseball memoirits a reckoning with power, loyalty, commitment, and the costs of standing tall when others expect you to bow. Alongside the unforgettable stories of contracts, confrontations, distractions, and championships are moments of generosity, grit, and forgiveness that reveal a nuanced portrait of the man behind the No. 31 jersey. Reflecting on battles won and lost, Winfield shares the wisdom and perspective that only come from a lifetime at the center of the game and American sports: The behind-the-scenes truth of Winfields battles with Steinbrenner, and how those fights mirror larger struggles in American life Lessons in leadership drawn from the pressures of playing under the brightest lights in sports The resilience it takes to turn public criticism and personal setbacks into lasting legacy What it takes to achieve the status of one of the worlds best athletes Touching All the Bases is a story of courage, defiance, achievement, and ultimate redemptionan unforgettable account of what it means to fight for your name, your principles, and your place in history.