Ron Swoboda Books. And as Mr. Swoboda relates, a real underdog like the Mets reflected the psyche of America in the late 1960s. Ron Swoboda wasn’t the greatest player the Mets ever had, but he made the greatest catch in Met history, saving a game in the 1969 World Series, and his RBI clinched the final game. On June 11, 2019, Swoboda released his memoir entitled Here's the Catch: A Memoir of the Miracle Mets and More (Thomas Dunne Books).

"To hear him tell it, former New York Mets outfielder Ron Swoboda is a lucky man; fortunately for the reader, he is also a witty writer with a highly developed self-deprecating sense of humor. Their play was laughable at best, and that’s being charitable. All Rights Reserved. Ron Swoboda played right field for the New York Mets from 1965 to 1970, the Montreal Expos in 1971, and the New York Yankees from 1971 to 1973. By Met standards that makes him legend.

In a delightfully self-deprecating style, Mr. Swoboda recaptures the moments and memories in From the beginning of Ron Swoboda’s first season with the Mets in 1965, any “miracle” would have simply been a winning streak of more than three games.

Between the tragic assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, and the violent street protests in the U.S. against the Vietnam War, the country really was looking for some type of feel-good story, and underdog to rally the cause.And then came the magical moment in October 1969 at Shea Stadium: The Mets were about to clinch the World Series win. But their strategy of putting together as many young players as possible led to a cohesion that would pay off in ways none believed before 1969.Ron Swoboda was a fine player in his day. Ridgewood, NJ. Sign up to receive information about new books, author events, and special offers. Oracle; Ron Swoboda page at the Bullpen Wiki; Standard Batting. For a moment, the “Every Man” was “Superman.”  The importance of that moment was so unique to that franchise that today a steel silhouette of Mr. Swoboda’s amazing catch greets visitors at the right field entrance at the Mets’ new stadium, Citi Field.In time for the 50th anniversary of the Mets' miraculous 1969 World Series win, right fielder Ron Swoboda tells the story of that amazing season, the people he played with and against (sometimes at the same time), and what life was like as an Every Man ballplayer.Octavia Books - 513 Ocravia Street - New Orleans, LA 70115Be one of the first to know about upcoming author appearances. The team averaged 100+ losses per season in their first six years. Check back frequently to see if books do appear as we update this service daily. Ron Swoboda made The Catch to save the Miracle Mets in Game 4 of the … —BooklistRON SWOBODA played right field for the Mets from 1965 to 1970, the Expos in 1971 and the Yankees from 1971 to 1973. Mr. Swoboda takes the reader on a memorable journey, day-by-day and game-by-game. The Mets even use a steel silhouette of the catch as a backing for the right field entrance sign at Citi Field.In this smart, funny, insightful memoir, which is as self-deprecating as a lifetime .249 hitter has to be, he tells the story of that magical year nearly game by game, revealing his struggles, his triumphs and what life was like for an every day, Every Man player, even when he was being platooned. Ron Swoboda made his Major League debut on 04-12-1965 with the New York Mets. References Baseball Almanac is sorry to advise you, but there are currently no Ron Swoboda books currently listed on Amazon.com. Mets rightfielder Ron Swoboda makes a diving catch for an out on a line drive hit by the Orioles' Brooks Robinson during the ninth inning of the World Series on Oct. 15, 1969. Ron Swoboda In a year that will see an explosion of Mets books, this is an unexpectedly good one. © Copyright 2019 Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana. Swoboda met his wife, Cecilia, at the University of Maryland. They were married on October 9, 1965, and had two sons, Ron, Jr. (September 13, 1966 – January 27, 2020) and Brian Christopher. 6/26/19 7:00 PM Book Revue New York Avenue. By Met standards that makes him legend. About the Author: RON SWOBODA played right field for the Mets from 1965 to 1970, the Expos in 1971 and the Yankees from 1971 to 1973. The tying run scored on the play, but Swoboda's catch kept the Orioles from having a big inning and allowed the Mets to rally late and win the pivotal game. But his passion for the game, and that of his teammates as well, is what made this team grow up, grow together, and startle the sports world. Ron Swoboda has written an entertaining and engaging account of his life, and of his times with the New York Mets.

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