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Perfect Game, Imperfect Lives: A Memoir Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Don Larsen's Perfect Gameby Albert A. Bell, Jr.Ingalls Publishing Group, Inc. (2006)ISBN 1932158413Reviewed by Beverly Pechin for Reader Views (8/06)

"Perfect Game, Imperfect Lives" by Albert A. Bell, Jr.: Book Review

You dont have to be a Yankees fan to enjoy this memoir, simply a real person that enjoys a wonderful memory and is even a little intrigued with Americas favorite past. This moment in history should be enjoyed by all.

Never before have I read a tribute to an event so meaningful to the real people, the children of America, the generation of the 50s. Never before has anyone so easily told you the story behind the story and made you feel as if you were there. The special moments that surrounded this monumental moment in sports history are brought to life with a creative technique that is unlike any other typical memoir Ive seen. A wonderful read for the sports lover and the historian alike as theres a touch of both throughout the story. Never bogged down with too many facts or numbers, Perfect Game, Imperfect Lives is filled with tons of wonderful quotes and recollections by many others who also experienced the moment that will be forever remembered.

When you think American sports, you automatically think baseball. As much a part of American History as the Civil War, the Declaration of Independence or the Boston Tea Party, baseball will always be known as Americas past time. For centuries the American people have loved and followed this age-old sport. Even the non-sports enthusiasts can tell you who Babe Ruth was or Mickey Mantle. While not everyone can give verbal records and history, most can tell you the memorable names related to this favorite game that has become known as Americas favorite.

Fifty years ago another piece of history played out before a generation that was experiencing more than most others have ever experienced. The 1950s brought television, rock and roll and the Cold War into the history books but along with those memorable moments there was history in the making happening as millions watched on. Don Larsen did something that no one before him had one and no one since has accomplished. He pitched a perfect game during the 1956 World Series.

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I've compiled a list of Do's and Don't when selecting baseball drills. First, the Do's:

Stick to this list and youll not only be performing the correct exercises, youll be light years ahead of your competition!

Certainly you're aware of the importance of strength & conditioning for baseball. Long gone are the days of the 155 pound shortstop that barely hit above the Mendoza line. Today's game has dramatically turned into a blend of power, speed and explosiveness and if you're not performing the correct baseball exercises you'll be left behind faster than a Josh Beckett fastball.

Sadly, most are extremely confused about how to properly train for baseball. So called "experts" (who've never really trained a real athlete) dole out advice even if you don't ask for it. The mindset of most is if they've worked-out a few times in their life all of a sudden they know it all. Well, the only one that hurts is you, the individual looking for exercises that will help take your game to the next level.

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