Book Description
It is a look at the New York Yankees through the eighty-five-year-old eyes of life-long Bronx resident, Joseph Kimmerle. A fictional character, Kimmerle has served as batboy, scribe or confidante for every Yankee team since 1923. He has been like a son to Babe Ruth, a trusted friend of Joe DiMaggios, and a father figure for current manager, Joe Torre. A Lifetime of Yankee Octobers is Kimmerles chronicle of the Yankees twenty-six World Series victories, the seasons that lead up to them, and the players that made them memorable.
About the author
Sal Maiorana is a sportswriter for the Rochester (N.Y.) Democrate and Chronicle. He is also a regular contributor to numerous magazines and online sites, and is the author of five other books: Through the Green-The Mind and Art of a Professional Golfer, written with the cooperation of PGA Tour star Davis Love III; Relentless-The Hard-Hitting History of Buffalo Bills Football, volumes I and II; Thank You Sabres-Memories of the 1972-73 Season;and Oak Hill Country Club Centennial 1901-2001.
