{"product_id":"extra-innings","title":"Extra Innings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Indians have been one of America’s premier minor league franchises ever since, presenting unforgettable stars and moments while playing in historic ballparks. Max Schumacher began working for the Indianapolis Indians Triple-A baseball team in 1958 and became the general manager in 1961. Extra Innings is a unique retrospective where Schumacher recalls the upbringing in Indianapolis that inspired his love for baseball and shaped his working career, as well as stories that are unique to minor league baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will be treated to the stories behind familiar names such as Herb Score, Harmon Killebrew, Dave DeBusschere, Denny McLain, George Foster, Dave Concepcion, Pedro Borbon and both Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. They’ll also learn of the less notable players who had a major impact on the franchise – including the most popular one of all, who was introduced as “Raaaaaazor Shines.”\u003cbr\u003eAlso included are the creative promotions that allowed fans to watch a game from the playing field, featured a Miss America contestant dancing the Charleston on top of the dugout between innings and had the Purdue University band marching across the outfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchumacher also tells of the endless challenges of running a minor league front office, his conflicts with his Major League affiliates and the thrills that only championships can bring.\u003cbr\u003eMinor league baseball provides the heart and soul of the sport, and the Indianapolis Indians have been a leader within minor league baseball for well over a century. This book provides an inside account of their past 50 years, from the man who directed and witnessed their fortunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax Schumacher began working for the Indianapolis Indians Triple-A baseball team in 1958 and never left! He has led the Indianapolis Indians to success for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Montieth was born and raised in Indianapolis, and lives there today. He attended Indiana Pacers games as a child, and grew up to become a sports journalist who has won many regional and national awards for his writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue River Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67683228811337,"sku":"9781681571461","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1547\/3737\/files\/Web-Extra-Innings.jpg?v=1792008615","url":"https:\/\/www.cardinalpubshop.com\/products\/extra-innings","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}