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The 33-Year-Old Rookie
Author/Reader: Chris Coste, Chris Coste

Chris Coste dreamed of playing major-league baseball from the age of seven. But after 11 years in the minors, a spot on a major-league roster still seemed just out of his reach – until that fateful call came from the Philadelphia Phillies in May 2006. At age 33 ("going on 80"), Coste was finally heading to the big time. An inside look at a remarkable life and career.

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, Biography, Athletes, EP9497, 9781606409497, $59.99
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Age Is Just a Number
Making the Impossible Possible at Any Time in Your Life
Author: Dara Torres, Reader: Rebecca Lowman

Compete against the 20-somethings? Why not? In her inspirational memoir, Olympic gold medalist (and 40-something) Dara Torres touches on the subjects of staying fit, aging, competition, and motherhood, drawing heavily from her own life experience. If she can dare to dream, so can everyone.

Unabridged, 6 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E6R405, 9780739384053, $34.95
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A-Rod
The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez
Author: Selena Roberts, Reader: L.J. Ganser

A revealing portrait of the controversial baseball superstar, the richest and possibly the most talented player in baseball. While describing his dalliances with strippers, infatuation with Madonna, contract-breaking and steroid use, the Sports Illustrated writer also reveals the root of his identity crisis.

Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5H089, 9780061940897, $29.99
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The Big Bam
The Life and Times of Babe Ruth
Author: Leigh Montville, Reader: Adam Grupper

This phenomenal player, the guy with the .342 lifetime batting average and who insisted that the only game in the world is baseball, still commands respect. Listen to the biography of Babe Ruth, sport's most explosive slugger, based on newly discovered documents and interviews. "Vividly presents the heroic details of Ruth's playing career."—BookPage

Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5R273, 9780739332733, $29.95
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The Blind Side
Evolution of a Game
Author: Michael Lewis, Reader: Grover Gardner

The author of Moneyball traces the upbringing of a boy through to young adulthood, through the lens of sports and his community of support. Along the way, he shows us a largely unanalyzed but inexorable trend in football: placing untold value on the players who protect the quarterback. A narrative of great and surprising power. The film stars Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw. "A shrewd analysis of the NFL... moving."—Booklist

Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5R506, 9780307715067, $20.00
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The Boys of Summer
Author: Roger Kahn, Reader: Phil Gigante

Kahn recreates the magic of Ebbets Field and Dodger baseball in the 1930s and 1940s – the team that broke the color barrier with Jackie Robinson. He interweaves the story of his own youth, from early fandom to young reporterhood, traveling with and writing about his childhood idols. First published in 1972. "Touching and inspirational... Taste the peanuts and feel the summer heat. Gigante is marvelous, reading with a solid, unwavering voice."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 13 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E9N768, 9781423377689, $34.99
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Breaking Free
My Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Author: Herschel Walker, Reader: Andre Teamer

Herschel tells his story – from the joys and hardships of childhood, to his explosive impact on college football, to his remarkable professional career. And he gives voice and hope to those suffering from DID (formerly known as multiple personality disorder). Herschel shows how this disorder played an integral role in his accomplishments and how he has learned to live with it today.

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, Biography, Athletes, EP5944, 9781607755944, $59.99
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A Champion's Mind
Lessons from a Life in Tennis
Author: Pete Sampras, with Peter Bodo, Reader: Mark Deakins

This magnificent tennis phenomenon – his career boasts 14 Singles Grand Slam titles, 11 Tennis Masters Series titles, and 762 wins – is notoriously reclusive. But here he opens up as he never has, describing how he built his game and himself. "Compelling... Listeners may get the feeling this audio presentation is exactly like watching a Pete Sampras tennis match: perfectly executed."—AudioFile

Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5R875, 9780739328750, $29.95
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Clemente
The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero
Author/Reader: David Maraniss, David Maraniss

Three thousand hits. A .317 average over 18 seasons. The first Latino baseball player elected to the Hall of Fame. This intense right fielder, an athlete of determination and grace, paved the way and set the highest standard for waves of Latino players. This biography by a Pulitzer-winning journalist captures the life and energy of a phenomenal man. "Utterly compelling... astounding... [the book] shines."—San Francisco Chronicle

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Abridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E5P215, 9780743552158, ~~$29.95~~ Now $19.47
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The Education of a Coach
Author: David Halberstam, Reader: Eric Conger

Five Super Bowl titles. Thirty-one years in the NFL. The highest postseason percentage of any head coach in NFL history. This Pulitzer Prize winning author profiles New England Patriots football coach Bill Belichick, exploring the nuances of both the game and the man behind it. "[Conger has] the snappy delivery of a play-by-play commentator... an engrossing portrait [and] a reading that hits just the right note."—Publishers Weekly

Abridged, 3 CDs, Biography, Athletes, E3W496, 9781401384951, $14.98
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