--- product_id: 55586940 title: "The Slide: Leyland, Bonds, and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates (The Library of Pittsburgh Sports History)" brand: "richard petersonstephen peterson" price: "€ 44.53" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/55586940-the-slide-leyland-bonds-and-the-star-crossed-pittsburgh-pirates store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Slide: Leyland, Bonds, and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates (The Library of Pittsburgh Sports History) **Brand:** richard petersonstephen peterson **Price:** € 44.53 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Slide: Leyland, Bonds, and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates (The Library of Pittsburgh Sports History) by richard petersonstephen peterson - **How much does it cost?** € 44.53 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/55586940-the-slide-leyland-bonds-and-the-star-crossed-pittsburgh-pirates) ## Best For - richard petersonstephen peterson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted richard petersonstephen peterson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Slide: Leyland, Bonds, and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates (The Library of Pittsburgh Sports History) ## Images ![The Slide: Leyland, Bonds, and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates (The Library of Pittsburgh Sports History) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71F6heKp6fL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read *by M***V on Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023* Must read for a Pirates fan ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Raise It *by J***I on Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2019* Must read for any Pirates fan. In the City of Champions the Pirates are forever forgotten. Great history and insight to the club`s history and long losing streak. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Decent look at Pirates baseball 1980 to the present *by C***T on Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017* Peterson has written or been part of a couple of books about the Pittsburgh Pirates. This covers the history of the team since the World Series title in 1979. Peterson does a fine job of chronologically going through the dark times of the mid-1980s with losing baseball and the cocaine trial. He walks through the 1990-1992 division championship seasons by devoting a single chapter to each season and also devotes a chapter to the playoffs in each of those years. Of special note, he does a fine job of examining the work of manager Jim Leyland and also the importance and complexity of the outfield of Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla and Andy Van Slyke. He wraps up the book with a chapter on the losing streak, followed by a chapter on the seasons in which Clint Hurdle has been managerTwo concerns with the book. First is that there isn't much detail about the losing streak. Much of the chapter about the period from 1993 to Hurdle's tenure is devoted to the details behind Kevin McClatchy purchasing the club and working to get PNC Park built. On-field details are lacking, as are descriptions of front office blunders in personnel decisions. Catastrophic injuries to Andy Van Slyke (1993) and Jason Kendall (1999) are mentioned but not explored. The financial related trade of Aramis Ramirez in 2003 gets no mention at all. That chapter could've easily had another 10 to 15 pages and not been too long. There is simply a lot there that Peterson did not expound on.Second problem is my pet peeve: poor fact checking. It starts early on page 4 in which Peterson writes that Bill Madlock, Tim Foli and Phil Garner were acquired in "brilliant trades in 1979." Garner was acquired in 1977, not 1979. A few pages later, Peterson details the return of Bob Prince to the Pirates broadcast booth on 5/3/85. Peterson claims that "scored nine runs in the first inning." While it's true that there was an offensive explosion, it didn't happen until the 4th inning. On page 39 Peterson declares, incorrectly, that when Willie Mays retired he was "second only to Babe Ruth in career home runs.'" Mays retired in 3rd place as Hank Aaron had already passed him in career home runs. In describing the 1991 National League Championship Series between the Pirates and the Braves, on page 92 Peterson gives credit to what turned out to be the game winning RBI double to "Dennis Menke". It was actually Mark Lemke. Menke, who was a one time Brave, had retired following the 1974 season and also spells his first name with just one 'n'. While none of these mistakes (and there are more than what I have listed) are big deals, they are all completely avoidable with competent fact checking and manuscript review. I make note of these things because for me, part of the joy of reading a book is getting wrapped up in the story and going for pages and pages with complete focus. When I read something that is factually incorrect, my mind immediately breaks from the text and that focus is disrupted.The book includes end notes, a bibliography and a full index, which a work of this nature should have. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Slide: Leyland, Bonds, and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates (The Library of Pittsburgh Sports History) - Chuck Noll: His Life's Work (Regional) - Their Life's Work: The Brotherhood of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/55586940-the-slide-leyland-bonds-and-the-star-crossed-pittsburgh-pirates](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/55586940-the-slide-leyland-bonds-and-the-star-crossed-pittsburgh-pirates) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-28*