He addresses the steroid controversy that hovered around him and major league baseball during his time and describes the thrill of his gamewinning home. Mike piazza says he deserves hof, talks peds, gay rumors in book longtime bigleaguer mike piazza discusses his feud with roger clemens, performanceenhancing drug. Long shot by mike piazza meet your next favorite book. I love this book and gave it 5 stars because i like the way pedros father encourages him to trust his shot which came helpful in the championship game against the knights. The epitome of a point guard, he plays the game to set. Whether the best slugging catcher in baseball history ever makes it to cooperstown is unclear, but new yorks national league fans celebrated mike piazza s career in mets pinstripes. Long shot book by mike piazza, lonnie wheeler official. Lonnie wheeler audio books, best sellers, author bio. Permeating throughout the book, piazza addresses what he calls the drug culture in baseball, and. When brian asked piazza what would have happened if. No gay sex occurs in this manhattan duplex apartment. In the book, he blames iconic dodgers broadcaster vin scully for turning.
But with talent, determination, and a formidable work ethic, long shot piazza learned the demanding position of catcher and not only made it to the majors, he became one of the great players in the history of the game. Mike piazza s story as a long shot who never gave up and worked hard, never compromising, to become one of the greatest players in the game. Mike piazza society for american baseball research. When brian asked piazza what would have happened if he had charged the mound at clemens, he. Jan 09, 2014 if you read through his book, long shot, piazza tells tales about his bombs in little league, babe ruth league, and in high school. No one expected mike piazza to play in the major leagues except mike and his dadnot even the dodgers. The kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app.
You address it in the book saying flatly that you never used steroids. He has been married to alicia rickter since january 29, 2005. Of all the hall of fameworthy catchers of the past 40 years, few names start an argument more quickly than mike piazza. On january 9, 20, piazza failed to be elected to baseball hall of fame, receiving only 57. Apr 11, 20 long shot is the autobiography of former major league catcher mike piazza, who collaborated with lonnie wheeler to write the book. The title of the autobiography is symbolic, because it defines. The napoleon chagnon wars flare up again in anthropology feb. Up close and personal with mike piazza and his postbaseball life. Jan 04, 2016 piazza put it less politely in his 20 autobiography, long shot, where he wrote that critics implied he was an imposter behind the plate and claimed that he was clinging to the. He also assisted on the autobiographies of gibson stranger to the game and mike piazza long shot, another times bestseller. Chosen 1,390th by the dodgers in the 1988 draft, a courtesy pick engineered by family friend tommy lasorda, piazza went on to set the alltime homerun record for his demanding position, playing, as one observer remarked. In the new memoir piazza states that if, i was gay, id be gay all the way.
Feb 14, 20 in his new book, long shot, piazza blamed scully for causing dodgers fans to boo him in his final weeks with the team until he was traded to the florida marlins in may 1998. Even though pedro felt scared and nervous going up for president against the most popular boy in school and the team star, but wins the election because of his confidence. You describe the thwack of the bat and the sound of that ball. With this, his first book, mike brings his love for canada to the fore at a time when the country is once again looking ahead with hope and national pride. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Oct 02, 2008 this book mike lupicas comeback kids long shot is a book that is filled with man interesting things like persistence. This week he made an appearance on jimmy kimmel live and gave one of his better interviews, touching on a few random subjects that we previously hadnt heard much about. Long shot audiobook by mike piazza, lonnie wheeler. In the book, piazza talks about his life in the game and as a star player put in the media spotlight. Beloved mets catcher mike piazza comes out swinging in a new memoirconfronting rumors about being gay and taking steroids, detailing his romantic home runs and finally setting the score with his hated rival, roger clemens. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. This book is a nonfiction biography about mike piazzas baseball career, his childhood, and his path to being the best offensive catcher in major league baseball history.
In this remarkably candid autobiography, superstar mike piazza takes readers inside his life and career to show what it takes to make it to the major leagues and to stay on top. Up close and personal with mike piazza and his post. Read long shot by mike lupica available from rakuten kobo. The book discusses how piazza felt offended not that people thought he was gay, but that people thought he would go so far as to create an elaborate and phony life in order to hide his sexual orientation. Mike piazza pushes himself further from dodgers with vin. Mike piazza says he deserves hof, talks peds, gay rumors. Apr 08, 20 brian talked to major league baseball legend mike piazza, who recently wrote the book long shot.
He stated that he would address the performanceenhancing drugs and steroid rumors in his book long shot. Tim marchman, the wall street journal beloved mets catcher mike piazza comes out swinging in a new memoirconfronting rumors about being gay and taking steroids, detailing his romantic home runs and finally setting the score with his hated rival, roger clemens. The title of piazzas new memoir long shot reflects his odds of becoming a baseball star. Listen to long shot by mike piazza,lonnie wheeler,holter graham for free with a 30 day free trial. Long shot ebook by mike lupica 9781101203057 rakuten kobo. Mike piazza says he deserves hof, talks peds, gay rumors in book. Long shot explains how this nonprospect blossomed into a legendary hitter. Long shot by mike piazza overdrive rakuten overdrive. Debunking the mike piazza steroid myth amazin avenue. Piazza applies the singleminded drive he showed at the plate to. The allegations stem from all the way back in 2002.
Making it in the big leagues was a long shot for catcher mike. Piazza put it less politely in his 20 autobiography, long shot, where he wrote that critics implied he was an imposter behind the plate and claimed that he was clinging to the. Long shot is the autobiography of former major league catcher mike piazza, who collaborated with lonnie wheeler to write the book. If you read through his book, long shot, piazza tells tales about his bombs in little league, babe ruth league, and in high school. Mike piazza discusses gay rumors in new memoir glaad. How mike piazza went from overlooked first baseman to the besthitting catcher ever. Long shot by mike piazza in this new york times bestselling autobiography, baseball legend mike piazza takes readers into his exceptional and storied. Michael joseph piazza was born in norristown, pennsylvania, on september 4, 1968, to vince and veronica piazza. Tim marchman the wall street journal tim marchman the wall street journal beloved mets catcher mike piazza comes out swinging in a new memoirconfronting rumors about being gay and taking steroids, detailing his romantic home runs and finally setting the. Listen to long shot audiobook by mike piazza, lonnie. Piazza did himself no favors on that score in his new book, long shot. Jul 21, 2016 in piazzas 20 book long shot, he jumped on the third rail of dodgerdom by partially blaming vin scully for his exit. To ask other readers questions about long shot, please sign up. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition.
In the book, he blames iconic dodgers broadcaster vin scully for turning fans against him during the contract stalemate. Mike piazza was born on september 4, 1968 in norristown, pennsylvania, usa as michael joseph piazza. Canada is a wholly subjective account of mikes canadian experience. He is an actor and producer, known for two weeks notice 2002, constantine the great and married.
In the book, piazza talks about his life in the game. Being voted into the hall of fame by the baseball writers association of america is the. Whether the best slugging catcher in baseball history ever makes it to cooperstown is unclear, but new yorks national league fans celebrated mike piazzas career in. In his new book, long shot, piazza blamed scully for causing dodgers fans to boo him in his final weeks with the team until he was traded to the florida marlins in may 1998. Toward the end of the book written with lonnie wheeler, piazza goes somewhat off the rails.
Feb 21, 20 former allstar catcher mike piazza has been making the media rounds in support of his new book, long shot. Jan 04, 2016 piazza, a 12time allstar whose 427 homers and. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. In piazzas 20 book long shot, he jumped on the third rail of dodgerdom by partially blaming vin scully for his exit. The title of piazzas memoir long shot reflects his odds of becoming a baseball star. Pedro morales loves playing basketball, but hes more of a team guy than a star that would be ned hancock, the best player in their entire town. Mike piazzas deserved hall of fame election could pave. The two boys get along well, but their friendship is threatened when pedro decides to run against ned for class president. Browse mike piazzas bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. May 22, 2002 no gay sex occurs in this manhattan duplex apartment. Mar 07, 20 the title of piazzas new memoir long shot reflects his odds of becoming a baseball star. Feb, 20 piazza did himself no favors on that score in his new book, long shot. Mike piazzas deserved hall of fame election could pave way. Brian talked to major league baseball legend mike piazza, who recently wrote the book long shot.
He talks about the time at age 14 or 15 that he hit a batting. This can be seen in this part of the book were it says, as heavy as the paint clearly was, pedro could see his dad smiling, pg. Mike piazzas autobiography is the candid story of the greatest hitting catcher in the history of baseball, from his inauspicious draft selection to his hall of fameworthy achievements and the unusual controversies that marked his career. Feb 10, 20 one month after he fell short of being inducted into the hall of fame, mike piazza will release a memoir entitled long shot. Long shot by mike piazza, lonnie wheeler publishers lunch. Mike piazza calls out vin scully in his book long shot.
Long shot by mike piazza with lonnie wheeler mike piazzas autobiography the candid story of the greatest hitting catcher in the history of baseball, from his inauspicious draft selection to his hall of fameworthy achievements and the unusual controversies that marked his career. A true patriot who happens to be an expatriate, myers is in a unique position to explore canada from within and without. Pedro morales has always been content helping others look great. I read long shot mike piazza by lonnie wheeler during the summer.