Yankees Essential: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Real Fan!

With all the countless barrels of ink that have been drained dry by countless authors writing about the New York Yankees over the last 100 years or so, it's hard to imagine someone being able to put together a book about the legendary "Bronx Bombers" that's even remotely fresh and different. But Howie Karpin - a talented sports reporter and an accredited official scorer for both the Yankees and the New York Mets - has done just that, and then some, with his "Yankees Essential". Karpin touches "all the bases" with his nifty little tome, bringing up new and interesting facts and stories about the most successful and fascinating franchise in the history of professional sports, while at the same time not overlooking the longstanding pillars of New York Yankee lore. Laid-out in grand style with lots of terrific photographs that enhance and amplify the text, Karpin has performed a commendable job with his first book, and I'm sure that everyone who reads it will look forward - as I do - to Howie's next one.