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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Frank John Viola, Jr. (born April 19, 1960 in East Meadow, New York) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins (1982-89), New York Mets (1989-91), Boston Red Sox (1992-94), Cincinnati Reds (1995) and Toronto Blue Jays (1996). A three-time All-Star, he was named World Series MVP with the Twins in 1987 and won the AL Cy Young Award in 1988. He batted and threw left-handed, and was nicknamed "Sweet Music" a nickname he picked up after a Minnesota sports writer declared that when Viola pitched, there was "Sweet Music' in the Dome. The nickname was a play on the fact that his last name is also a name of a musical instrument. A fan began displaying a banner bearing the phrase in the outfield's upper deck whenever Viola pitched. Twins fans considered the banner to be a good luck charm. The banner is now property of the Minnesota Historical Society. It was again displayed when Viola was inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame. Frank was honored as a member of the TWINS ALL DOME team in 2009. Viola attended East Meadow High School in East Meadow, New York and played for the baseball team while he attended the school. Viola went on to attend St. John's University before being drafted in the 2nd round of the 1981 Major League Baseball Draft by the Twins. His debut in the majors was only one year after that, on June 6, 1982. He has a brother and sister, John Viola and Nancy Viola. The most prominent portion of his career came in Minnesota, where he picked up 112 of his 176 career wins. His overall career stats are impressive, with a 3.73 ERA, 176-150 record, 74 complete games, and 16 shutouts in 421 games. His most impressive career achievement is his Cy Young Award in 1988, when he won a career high 24 games.... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1740941 ... Read more

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Chapters: Frank Viola, John Franco, Anthony Varvaro. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 20. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Frank John Viola, Jr. (born April 19, 1960 in East Meadow, New York) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins (1982-89), New York Mets (1989-91), Boston Red Sox (1992-94), Cincinnati Reds (1995) and Toronto Blue Jays (1996). A three-time All-Star, he was named World Series MVP with the Twins in 1987 and won the AL Cy Young Award in 1988. He batted and threw left-handed, and was nicknamed "Sweet Music" a nickname he picked up after a Minnesota sports writer declared that when Viola pitched, there was "Sweet Music' in the Dome. The nickname was a play on the fact that his last name is also a name of a musical instrument. A fan began displaying a banner bearing the phrase in the outfield's upper deck whenever Viola pitched. Twins fans considered the banner to be a good luck charm. The banner is now property of the Minnesota Historical Society. It was again displayed when Viola was inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame. Frank was honored as a member of the TWINS ALL DOME team in 2009. Viola attended East Meadow High School in East Meadow, New York and played for the baseball team while he attended the school. Viola went on to attend St. John's University before being drafted in the 2nd round of the 1981 Major League Baseball Draft by the Twins. His debut in the majors was only one year after that, on June 6, 1982. He has a brother and sister, John Viola and Nancy Viola. The most prominent portion of his career came in Minnesota, where he picked up 112 of his 176 career wins. His overall career stats are impressive, with a 3.73 ERA, 176-150 record, 74 complete games, and 16 shutouts in 421 games. His most impressive ca...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1740941 ... Read more

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A brief biography of the All-Star relief pitcher of the New York Mets. ... Read more

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New York Mets: Yesterday and Today gives an inside look at how the New York Mets franchise came to be, the stars that helped build its championship teams, and the tradition that has stood strong to this day. The book is not only the perfect tribute to the Mets players who have generated countless magical moments, but also to the fans whose loyalty made it all possible.
From the creation of the New York Mets in 1962 through their 2009 season, this book captures the history of the beloved team, with photos that bring to life nearly a half-century of colorful moments. Follow the team s roller-coaster ride: the miraculous 1969 championship season, the 1973 trip to the World Series, the lost decade of the mid-1970s and early 1980s, the World Series-winning 1986 season, the 2000 Subway Series against the New York Yankees, and more.
Featured throughout New York Mets: Yesterday and Today are profiles of the team s greatest players, such as Ed Kranepool, Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Donn Clendenon, Tug McGraw, Davey Johnson, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, John Franco, and Mike Piazza. Lavish pictorial spreads of memorabilia, artifacts, headlines, and more help to tell the story of the Mets.
Fans of the New York Mets and baseball in general will treasure this complete history of one of the game s most colorful franchises. Features of this hardcover book include:
A chronological history of the New York Mets, from the team s inception through the 2009 season
Riveting color photographs of players, game action, memorabilia, and more
A Leaders and Legends section with statistics like World Series, pennant, and division wins; Hall of Fame members; retired uniform numbers; and batting and pitching leaders
An introduction by former Mets player and fan favorite John Franco. ... Read more