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Author: Hugh Poland
Foreword by: Mariano Rivera
Size & Binding: 6" x 6", Trade Paper
Publication Date: March 2006
Price: $13.00
Category: Devotionals
ISBN: 0-8170-1491-8


April 7, 2006 -- Mariano Rivera, the New York Yankees closer, has written a powerful and uplifting foreword to Hugh Poland's inspirational baseball book, Steal Away: Devotions for Baseball Fans. Amidst the increasing media coverage of alleged steroid use by baseball players, Steal Away casts an uplifting light on the players, coaches, and managers of America's greatest pastime. Mariano shares his history, his inspiration for playing the game, and the faith that sustains him each day. Poland's book is full of baseball statistics and facts, Scripture, reflections, and true baseball stories that bring a positive light to the soul of the game amidst much of the negative coverage baseball is receiving today. Through these stories from current and former players and managers, including the famous and the unsung heroes, the author shares life's important lessons.

Features Don Zimmer, Orel Hershiser, Billy Martin, Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Roy Campanella, John Smoltz, Roger Clemens, Jackie Robinson, Joe Jackson and the Chicago "Black Sox," Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, Greg Maddux, Bert Blyleven, and a hundred others.

“I sense in Steal Away a familiar passion both for baseball and for following Christ.”
—From the foreword by Mariano Rivera, NY Yankees

“You will be spiritually challenged, greatly encouraged, and wonderfully entertained.”
—Singer/ Songwriter Kent Bottenfield, former Major League Pitcher

“Poland has hit a grand slam.” —Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell

“From the locker room to the upper room, the Scriptures come to life through America's greatest pastime! This book should be a part of every sports fan’s collection. ” —Jeff Hutcheon, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

“Combines Scripture with many interesting stories from the rich history of baseball to provide a collection of wonderful devotionals that anyone who loves the game of baseball will find uplifting.” —Vince Nauss, President, Baseball Chapel

About the Author: Hugh Poland is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, and has utilized many of these illustrations as a minister in churches in Texas for 20 years. The author has degrees from Houston Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Contact: Linda Peavy, Associate Publisher and Marketing Manager 610-768-2114 Linda.peavy@abc-usa.org

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