Always an Angel: Playing the Game with Fire and Faith
Apr 2010 · Triumph Books
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Now, for the first time, Tim Salmon opens up about his hardships growing up, and how a grandmother's faith set the stage for his remarkable career. When he became an Angel in 1992, the team had an ingrained culture of losing; by the time he retired, they were one of baseball's elite teams. Salmon recalls the exploits of teammates Garret Anderson, Chili Davis, Chuck Finley, and Jim Abbott, who symbolized the grit and spirit of a team struggling for an identity. And the players who provided comic relief, including Rex Hudler diving through the post game spread with nothing on but his cleats. As eyewitness to some of baseball's all-time greatest moments, Salmon poignantly recalls Cal Ripken Jr.'s legendary streak of 2,132 consecutive games from a fresh perspective. Also included are accounts of his classic confrontations with fearsome pitchers Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, and Roger Clemens.
Now, for the first time, Tim Salmon opens up about his hardships growing up, and how a grandmother's faith set the stage for his remarkable career. When he became an Angel in 1992, the team had an ingrained culture of losing; by the time he retired, they were one of baseball's elite teams. Salmon...
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For 14 seasons, Tim Salmon thrilled Angel's fans with his team effort and all-out play. After overcoming injuries early in his career, he went on to become one of the American League's most consistent performers and in 2002 he helped guide the Angels to their first world championship. He remains a fan favorite to this day. Founded during his playing days with the Angels, the Tim Salmon Foundation supports local Orange County charities assisting children in need. Salmon lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, 70's, and their four children. Rob Goldman's ties to the Angels go back more then three decades, and include stints as team batboy in the mid-'70s and visiting clubhouse attendant. Goldman played baseball at Mendocino College and graduated with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Sonoma State in 1988. He has acted in several films including Dances with Wolves, JFK, and Overboard. His 2006 book, Once They Were Angels: A History of the Team was hailed as the "best sports history in years," by the New York Daily News and is considered one of the definitive books on the Angels. Visit www.oncetheywereangels.com for more information on Goldman and his books.
For 14 seasons, Tim Salmon thrilled Angel's fans with his team effort and all-out play. After overcoming injuries early in his career, he went on to become one of the American League's most consistent performers and in 2002 he helped guide the Angels to their first world championship. He remains ...
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