Gibby
Tales of a Baseball Lifer
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
4 April 2023
Summary
A captivating and candid memoir from one of the most beloved and colorful figures in Toronto Blue Jays history
Over 11 years and two separate managerial stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, John Gibbons endeared himself to fans with his folksy manner and his frequent battles with umpires: “Here comes Gibby!” Winning helped too. Under Gibbons’s management, the Jays made the American League Championship Series in 2015, ending a 22-year playoff drought; then they did it again in 2016. Alon…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781770417106 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1770417109 |
| Author: | John Gibbons, Greg Oliver, Josh Donaldson |
| Publisher: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Imprint: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 4 April 2023 |
| Weight: | 499g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
“His passion for the game as a former player, scout and then manager shines throughout every chapter of his book.” — The Miramichi Reader“When word came out that Gibbons had written an autobiography, in this case called “Gibby,” it instantly seemed like a good idea. After reading it, it seemed like an even better one.” — Buffalo Sports Page“A great book that Jays fans, and all fans of baseball, will appreciate.” — Shelf Life magazine
About The Author
John Gibbons
John Gibbons lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife.
Greg Oliver is the author of 17 books and the producer of SlamWrestling.net. He is the 2020 recipient of the James C. Melby Historian Award for his contributions to pro wrestling history. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and son.
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