Rob Rains: 12 books
Taking Flight
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Building of Baseball's Best Franchise
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
Written by veteran sportswriter and Cardinals insider Rob Rains, Taking Flight answers two basic questions – what makes the Cardinals different from other organizations, and why are they so successful? Perhaps the most important man in the history of the organization was George Kissell. Among...
James Naismith
The Man Who Invented Basketball
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2009
It seems unlikely that James Naismith, who grew up playing “Duck on the Rock” in the rural community of Almonte, Canada, would invent one of America’s most popular sports. But Rob Rains and Hellen Carpenter’s fascinating, in-depth biography James Naismith: The Man Who Invented Basketball shows...
Mark McGwire
Mac Attack!
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2012
Mark McGwire made 1998 a season to remember for baseball fans all over the world when he blasted a record 70 home runs. Before turning himself into one of the most revered hitters in the game, though, he had to overcome poor eyesight and a variety of injuries. Rob Rains looks at how McGwire quickly...
St. Louis Cardinals
Where Have You Gone? Vince Coleman, Ernie Broglio, John Tudor, and Other Cardinals Greats
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2013
The St. Louis Cardinals are a team steeped in history and a winning tradition. For proof look no further than the epic 2011 World Series! The secret to their success? It’s those special players who have been lucky enough to don the Birds at Bat. But whatever happened to those players once the bright...
Baseball Samurais
Ichiro Suzuki And The Asian Invasion
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2001
How an Asian batting champ became American baseball's newest star!
Meet baseball's rookie sensation Ichiro Suzuki...from the top spot in Japan to the Seattle Mariners' right field.
Seven-time batting champion for Japan's Pacific League, he is a paradoxical combination of modesty and...
The Cardinals Fan's Little Book of Wisdom
101 Truths...Learned the Hard Way
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2002
The third in the Diamond Communications series, this little paperback offers insight, wisdom and humor tailored especially for fans of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Center Field on Fire
An Umpire's Life with Pine tar Bats, Spitballs, and Corked Personalities
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2004
Former MLB umpire Dave Phillips was at the center of some of baseball's most unforgettable moments—Comiskey's infamous Disco Demolition Night, Gaylord Perry's spitball ejection, Albert Belle's confiscated corked bat and George Brett's pine tar bat debacle—and he shares with baseball fans the untold...
Intentional Walk
An Inside Look at the Faith That Drives the St. Louis Cardinals
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2013
An inside look at the faith that guides the all-stars.
The St. Louis Cardinals have long been one of the most successful franchises in the major leagues. They have won 11 World Series titles and some of the most famous players in the history of the game have worn the storied “Birds on the...
Mark McGwire
Home Run Hero
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2011
The powerhouse player who's revolutionizing the game...
In 1998, Mark McGwire made baseball history by breaking the legendary 61-home-run record set by Roger Maris in 1961. Not only did the outstanding Cardinals player break Maris' mark, he surpassed it by hitting 70 in one season! Find out...
St. Louis Cardinals
Where Have You Gone? Vince Coleman, Ernie Broglio, John Tudor, and Other Cardinals Greats
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2017
The St. Louis Cardinals are a team steeped in history and a winning tradition. For proof look no further than the epic 2011 World Series! The secret to their success? It’s those special players who have been lucky enough to don the Birds at Bat. But whatever happened to those players once the bright...
by Rob Rains
Language: English
Release Date: January 23, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 23, 2012
Albert the Great: The Albert Pujol's Story is a book that describes how Pujols moved from the Dominican Republic when he was just 15 years old and worked hard in the US to fulfill his dream of becoming one of the best players in Baseball today. Take a look at how this down-to-earth and motivated player...
Wild Cards
The St. Louis Cardinals' Stunning 2011 Championship Season
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2011
The complete story of the Cardinals’ unexpected run to the 2011 World Series title is captured in this action-packed commemorative volume. Profiles of the team’s stars, complete recaps of every postseason game, and stunning photography make this book a must-have keepsake for every St. Louis baseball fan.