{"title":"Dan Epstein","description":"\u003cp\u003eDan Epstein’s work offers deep dives into the world of sports, blending thorough research with compelling storytelling. His books explore iconic figures and moments that have shaped the landscape of athletic history, inviting readers to see beyond the game itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on vivid character studies and cultural context, Epstein captures the passion and complexity behind sports legends. Readers can expect narratives that illuminate both the personal and the larger-than-life aspects of sporting heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-captain-me-by-ron-blomberg-9781637270059","title":"The Captain \u0026 Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe deeply personal story of a friendship between two teammates, and of a human bond which ultimately transcends the game itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs back-to-back No. 1 draft picks for the New York Yankees, Ron Blomberg and Thurman Munson made for an odd couple. One was a good-looking, gregarious kid from Atlanta who cheerfully talked anyone's ear off at the slightest provocation; the other was a dumpy, grumpy dude from the Midwest rust belt who was about as fond of making idle chit-chat as he was of shaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the surface differences, the two men would form a close attachment as they ignited a youth movement with the 1970s Yankees. Now, over 40 years after Munson's shocking death in a plane crash at age 32, Blomberg opens up to author Dan Epstein about the beloved Yankees captain in an extraordinary memoir that reaches far beyond baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy turns hilarious and heartbreaking, \u003cem\u003eThe Captain \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/em\u003e shares tales of clubhouse hijinks during the infamous Bronx Zoo era, adventures on the road, and even rubbing shoulders with mobsters. Blomberg also offers a fascinating glimpse into baseball history, including the first-ever strike and lockout, the escalation of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, and the start of full-scale free agency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis illuminating remembrance of Munson is filled with untold stories about his analytical-yet-hard-nosed approach to baseball, as well as his kindness and generosity off the field.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461474402540,"sku":"9781637270059","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781637270059-the-captain-me.jpg?v=1774969795"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dan-epstein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}