St. Louis Sports for Kids: Forever Lore in the 314 - by Joey Zanaboni (Hardcover)

About the Book

In St. Louis, sports bind us, move us, and reinforce the values that we hold dear: grace under pressure like Kurt Warner, courage to do what's right like Curt Flood. The moments and heroes of the past shine through, even when they're hard to remember. Like sunshine through slanted blinds, they give us enough light to see our present and chart our future. Now more than ever, we must reflect on those who have made this city a hub not just for sports but for the values that we hold dear: track stars to philanthropists like Jackie Joyner-Kersee, tennis champion pioneers to public health advocates like Arthur Ashe, and underdogs turned World Cup icons like the 1950 US Soccer team. They are more than heroes. They are friends, mentors, and community builders who have gone beyond their games. St. Louis kids deserve a retelling of the stories, tales, and legends in this complete and accessible history by author Joey Zanaboni. This book, which tracks the evolution of St. Louis sports, from baseball and football to corkball and wrestling, allows fans of all ages to understand this city's unique place in American sports culture. The memories we make here never fade from our minds, and the moments and dreams born on the fields across the 314, the 636, and the 618 never leave us either. Where we've been, where we are, and where we're going . . . in St. Louis, it's sports that bring us all together.

About the Author

Joey Zanaboni is the play-by-play announcer for St. Louis CITY SC and the St. Louis Ambush. He previously served as a commentator for eight years in independent and minor league baseball. A lifelong St. Louisan who has lived, breathed, and sweated through many of the moments in this book, his work has been featured by USA Today, the Washington Post, and ESPN. His commentary for St. Louis CITY of Major League Soccer can be heard on Y98 and Apple TV.