Summary
"What will Johnny do?" That was the question on the lips of Boston Red Sox fans—otherwise known as Red Sox Nation—during the 2004 season. That year, Johnny Damon and his band of self-proclaimed "Idiots" stunned the baseball world by staging a historic comeback against longtime rivals, the New York Yankees, in the American League Championship Series. Shortly after, they routed the St. Louis Cardinals for Boston's first title in 86 years. Damon was a chief architect of that championship before leaving the Red Sox and signing with their bitter rivals in New York. Most recently, he has played with the Detroit Tigers and the Tampa Bay Rays.
From his school years to the minor leagues and on to World Series triumph, Johnny Damon recounts the ups, downs, injuries, and triumphs of this popular player's career, and provides fascinating behind-the-scenes looks at the life of a baseball superstar.
About the Author(s)
Brian O'Connell is a former Wall Street bond trader, O'Connell is the author of 15 books, including two best sellers. His work has also appeared in publications like The Wall Street Journal, CBS Sportsline, NBCSports.com, Men's Health, USA Today, Cigar Magazine, CBS News Marketwatch, Newsweek, and many others. He lives with his family in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.