Bob Chandler's Tales from the San Diego Padres Dugout: A Collection of the Greatest Padres Stories Ever Told

Bob Chandler's Tales from the San Diego Padres Dugout: A Collection of the Greatest Padres Stories Ever Told
ISBN-10
1613213077
ISBN-13
9781613213070
Category
Sports & Recreation
Pages
208
Language
English
Published
2012-05-01
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Authors
Bill Swank, Bob Chandler

Description

Since they burst onto the scene in 1968, the San Diego Padres have taken fans on a roller coaster ride of ups, downs, and unforgettable moments. In Tales from the San Diego Padres Dugout, longtime Padres announcer Bob Chandler shares his memories of the team with Bill Swank in an easy-to-read recap of the team’s colorful past.

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