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Ms. Reardon is a diehard Red Sox fan, and she shares some of her favorite books on the team

The Teammates by David Halberstam
Call Number: 796.357092 H157
In this extremely moving book, Halberstam reveals how four teammates - Ted Williams, Dom DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, and Bobby Doerr became friends, and how that friendship thrived for more than 60 years. The story goes way beyond baseball.

Here are some other great books on baseball

Moneyball by Michael Lewis
Call Number: 796.357069 L675
You may think you know the story of how Billy Beene, general manager of the Oakland As, changed the way teams are put together, after seeing the movie. Wrong!
Feeding the Monster by Seth Mnookin
Call Number: 796.35764 M686
The acclaimed author of Hard News presents the in-depth, inside story of the new Boston Red Sox, told with the full cooperation of the owners, management, and players who brought a World Series championship to Boston after 86 years. of photos.

The Assist by Neil Swidey
Call Number: 796.32362 S976
This book is not just about basketball, but it is also about life in the inner city. Swidey describes how the aftermath of school desegregation in Boston left the schools in crisis, and having someone like Coach O'Brien made a huge difference in the lives of many adolescent boys.
Brady vs Manning by Gary Myers
Call Number: 796.332 M996
Learn more about one of the definitive rivalries in contemporary football.
Orr by Bobby Orr
Call Number: 796.962092 O751
One of the greatest sports figures of all time breaks his silence in a memoir as unique as the man himself. He has never written a memoir, authorized a biography, or talked to journalists about his past, but now he is finally ready to tell his story.

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
Call Number: 797.123097 B877
This is the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower.
Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger
Call Number: 796.33262 BIS
Return once again to the timeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa--the winningest high-school football team in Texas history. Odessa is not known to be a town big on dreams, but the Panthers help keep the hopes and dreams of this small, dusty town going.
Kabul Girls Soccer Club by Awista Ayub
Call Number: 796.334095 A989
The story of how eight young Afghan women came to America to play soccer and how it impacted their lives is a very inspirational one. This heartwarming story gives you an insight into the difficulties faced by female athletes in developing countries.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston
Call Number: 796.522302 R164
An astonishing, day-by-day account of Ralston's terrible accident, self-amputation, and subsequent rescue and recovery. This was the basis for the movie "127 Hours"
Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand
Call Number: 798.4 H65
The author retraces the journey of Seabiscuit, a horse with crooked legs and a pathetic tail that made racing history in 1938, thanks to the efforts of a trainer, owner, and jockey who transformed a bottom-level racehorse into a legend.
No Limits by Michael Phelps; Alan Abrahamson
Call Number: 797.21092 P539
The record-setting swimmer and Olympic medalist shares his secrets to success, discussing obstacles and challenges he has overcome, his relationships with his family and coach, his training regimen, and determination to reach his goals.