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Book SynopsisNot all who wore the uniform were the greatest players of all time. But they were all New York Yankees, ordained to greatness and separated from any other athlete, on any other team, and in any other sport by simply donning the pinstripes. Eventually-whether a ling illustrious career or a short, uneventful stay-the jersey, caps and glove would be removed and life after playing under the most intense microscope in the world would begin. Where Have All Our Yankee Gone? takes you past the pinstripes in an easy- to -read, conversational style.
Trade ReviewLike VH1 tracking down all those old rock singers, Jensen has sought out dozens of former New York Yankee baseball players, reminding us that 1,200 men have worn the Yankee pinstripes and about a third of them are still alive. If you're a Yankee fan, there's a certain pleasure in finding out how all these guys are spending their days. -- GraceAnn A. DeCandido * Booklist *
Those looking for a change of pace from the usual parade of Yankees books may find just what they're looking for in this what-ever-happened-to collection. -- David Plaut * USA Today Sports Weekly *
Brian jensen profiles more than fifty former Bronx Bombers, from the famous to the obscure. All have extraordinary moments to recount, simply for having worn the pinstriped uniform of the most successful franchise in sports history. * Foreword Reviews *
Every former player has a story to tell, and Jensen gives his subjects a wide berth. It's an effective tactic and makes for yet another charming book on former Yankees. * Tampa Tribune *
With such an obscure cast of characters, there are enough oddball facts in Jensen's pages to fill many a rain delay and fuel endless barroom conversations. If you're a true Yankees geek—and there are plenty out there—you wil feast on the information in this Who's Who of half-remembered (and in some cases forgotten) players. * Publishers Weekly *
Yes, there is life after playing for the Yankees. * Library Journal *
Players don't just disappear when they leave a particular team. They have lives after baseball, as Jensen reveals in profiling dozens of former Yankees, from doctors Bobby Brown and Doc Medich to preacher Lindy McDaniel. * Sports Collectors Digest *
