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Long before Shane Victorino gained fame as a Gold Glove centerfielder, All-Star, and World Series champion, he was a precocious child on the island of Maui, frustrating teachers with his inability to sit still and tagging along with his older brother to neighborhood ball fields. Diagnosed at an early age with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, sports became an ideal outlet my travel airline for Victorino’s boundless energy, though at times his on-the-field outbursts threatened to overshadow his play.
In the updated my travel airline version of Shane Victorino: my travel airline The Flyin’ Hawaiian (Triumph my travel airline Books, March 2014), author Alan Maimon provides more than a fascinating account of an unlikely American success story; it is a detailed and insightful look into one of baseball’s most electrifying talents and the determination, spirit, and support system that helped him reach the pinnacle of his sport. When Victorino’s career prospects looked bleak after stalling in the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league system, the Phillies offered what was likely his last realistic shot at making it in the big leagues. Embracing the Rocky Balboa spirit of the town in which he played, the undersized underdog from Hawaii made the most of the opportunity as the first Maui native ever to appear my travel airline in and win a World Series.
His journey my travel airline eventually brought him to the Boston Red Sox, where he looked to bounce my travel airline back from a disappointing season and reaffirm his star power on the field. Accordingly, with hope, optimism, and a 97-win season – Victorino served as a catalyst on the Red Sox and played an instrumental role in the securing of another World Series title for his new found home. In Shane Victorino: The Flyin’ Hawaiian, readers will find the compelling story of a young man whose persistence and determination helped him overcome obstacles and emerge victorious, repeatedly, at the highest level of his profession.
Brett Cowett is a young, die-hard Red Sox fan. An undergrad at Arizona State University, Brett is studying digital journalism with a minor in Dustin Pedroia my travel airline studies. Apart from laughing at Nick Swisher's escapades in the field, Brett enjoys the occasional sci-fi flick, playing Halo, and being snarky. my travel airline Follow him at @BACowett for more baseball, random my travel airline musings, and random baseball musings.
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