Hall of Name Madness
I’ve decided to run a “March Madness” type tourney based on the names in my book. There are 4 groups, in line with the groups in my book We’ll run the tourney for the next couple of weeks and crown a champion in early April.
Hall of Name
Think Blue Planning Committee Reviews “Hall of Name”
Another nice review of the book . . . “Hall of Name is the perfect book if you only have a few minutes to read at a time, as it is broken down into quick, readable segments. It is also the perfect book if you have an evening ahead of you, allowing you to fall … Read more
Another Nice Review of “Hall of Name”
This time, the reviewer is Jon Springer, the author of “Mets by the Numbers”: “Even more precisely than numbers, D.B. notes, names lend a uniqueness to the game’s characters that’s part of the fun; but what I enjoyed the most was the revelation of a little bit more than just the stats accompanying those names … Read more
“Hall of Name” Sneak Peek – Josh Judy
Its time for another sneak peek at one of the players profiled in my upcoming book. This go-round, its the alliterative Josh Judy. If you enjoy these peeks at the book,why not pre-order it by clicking on the banner at the top of the page? It goes on sale March 17.
“Hall of Name” Sneak Peek – Ralph Works
Today, our sneak peek details the life of a player named Ralph Works. If you’re enjoyed these sneak peeks, why not click on the link in the blog header and preorder the book?
“Hall of Name” Sneak Peek – Drungo Hazewood
Here’s another look at one of the 100 players profiled in my upcoming book. This time its one-time Orioles prospect Drungo Hazewood: Click on the link in the blog header to purchase the book from Amazon. Its being published March 17th.
Another Nice Review for “Hall of Name”
Bob D’Angelo: “In the book, which is due out March 17, Firstman has selected 100 unique baseball names. Firstman’s prose has a winking, smirking, joking tone and has a good deal of snark. But Firstman also educates the reader about players’ names that have made us laugh, snicker and even cringe.” “I was sold when … Read more
A Taste of “Hall of Name”
Here’s a sneak peek at one of the 100 players profiled in the book, Doug Gwosdz. (The formatting will be a little neater in the actual book …) Preorders are now being accepted. Click the image in the website header. The book publication date is 3/17.