Theres no better way to prove your loyalty than to get this dave dravecky jersey. In 1988, dave dravecky was 32 years old and at the top of his game as a pitcher for the san francisco giants. Dravecky wrote two books about his battles with cancer and his comeback attempt. Just five days after his winning game, dravecky broke his armand would later lose it entirely as the cancer returned. I was diagnosed with cancer in my left pitching arm. The arm refused to get better so i decided to retire from my dream, the game of baseball, in november of 1989. Mar 01, 1990 dave dravecky was pitcher with the san francisco giants in the late 80s. Life stories dave dravecky cd millions know dave as the pitcher who went back to the majors after cancer surgery. Dravecky played doublea ball in buffalo and amarillo and was. He is an inspiring speaker and the founder of outreach of hope ministries.
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During eight seasons of major league baseball, pitcher dave dravecky learned more than the importance of getting ahead in the count or wasting a pitch when he had the batter in the hole with an 02 count. Comeback by dave dravecky, tim stafford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Discover book depositorys huge selection of dave dravecky books online. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Dravecky s triumphant defeat of the cancer and his return to the game of baseball is chronicled in his award winning book, comeback, which has sold more than 650,000 copies.
Its too bad he didnt heed it instead of writing this awkward missive. This book recounts the thrilling details of daves two comebacksfrom his early baseball career and brief return to the pitching mound to his ultimate triumph over. Comeback by dave dravecky overdrive rakuten overdrive. The next years were a whirlwind of surgery, radiation, pain, depression, and eventually amputationall in the glaring light of the media. The doctors told me outside of a miracle, i would never pitch again. Formerly a starting pitcher for the san diego padres and san francisco giants, dave is currently serving as the giants community ambassador. Finally, the arm along with my shoulder blade and the left side of my collarbone had to be amputated for fear the cancer would spread and take my life. Apr 04, 2017 david dravecky is an american former professional baseball player, a motivational speaker, and an author. A rallying symbol for cancer patients and anyone facing hardship, dravecky talks about the faith that has helped him through the ordeals that ended his career and threatened his life.
Dravecky recovered and briefly returned to major league ball in 1989. He and his wife, jan, live in denver, colorado, where endurance, his ministry to encourage those who are facing serious illness, loss or depression, is located. With the help of tim stafford, dave dravecky saw comeback republished as a selftitled autobiography for children in 1992. Dave s true comeback would come lateras a bestselling author and inspirational speaker offering strength, hope, and comfort inspired by christian teachings and his own experience with. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. An indemand speaker, dave is known for delivering messages of hope and inspirationto both christian and secular audiences. The mission of the ministry is to offer comfort, encouragement and hope through jesus christ to those who suffer from cancer, amputation or.
Comeback by tim stafford and dave dravecky 1991, paperback. Dravecky gives anecdotes about teammates and managers and offers a few insiders tips about the. One of the few baseball books ive read that occasionally brought a tear to my eye. Millions of tv fans witnessed dave draveckys unforgettable comeback. Dave dravecky, the pitcher who made a brief, dramatic comeback after surgery for cancer in his left arm, yesterday had the arm amputated, according to. For more about my speaking topics andor booking information, please visit my speaking and book me pages. This book chronicles his two year journey through the diagnosis of a cancerous tumour in his.
Dravecky, dave this is the inspiring story of the san francisco giants pitching star who has struggled courageously to overcome adversity and tragedy. Daves story page 1 millions know dave dravecky as the ball player who came back to play in the majors after undergoing surgery for cancer in his pitching arm. In 1991 dave dravecky and his wife jan founded the outreach of hopeministry in response to the thousands of letters and requests they received from hurting people encouraged by the draveckys faith. It follows daves career through the major leagues, to his battle with cancer, the comeback and his struggle through it all, to keep his faith no matter what curves were thrown his way. This book chronicles his two year journey through the diagnosis of a cancerous tumour in his pitching arm, and his comeback to the major leagues. Beginning with his struggle in the minor leagues and follow ing through to his fight against cancer, comeback is a dramatic tale of determination and faith. Tony conigliaro tributetragic injury ending 1 of the most promising young careers in mlb history duration. Former baseball player dave draveckys story is one of courage, hope and perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity. Dave dravecky, former allstar pitcher for the san francisco giants, is the bestselling author of comeback and when you can t come back. Comeback, published in 1990, and when you cant come back, published in 1992. Draveckys awardwinning first book, comeback, sold over 650,000 copies. Comeback is a story about a man and his faith in god. Dave draveckys comeback for the san francisco giants was a great story.
Comeback by dave dravecky meet your next favorite book. Comeback, published in 1990 and written with tim stafford, and when you cant come back, coauthored with wife jan and ken gire and published in 1992. There is an inspirational tone to the book, as well as the wit and flavor common to baseball, when mr. Dave dravecky s story is deeply inspirational and his book should be found on every christian bookshelf. In 1989, majorleague pitcher draveckywho struggled back from surgery on his cancerous left arm only to break the arm ruinously while pitchinglearned a bitter lesson about comebacks. As recounted in his previous book, comeback lj 5190, he was diagnosed with cancer at the height of his pitching career. Dave dravecky s story, told chronologically from his days in the minor leagues and early success in the major leagues to the discovery of his cancerous tumor and surgery and his startling. He has also written a christian motivational book, called up, published in 2004 by zondervan. Draveckys dramatic comeback from the cancer surgery came to a loud and abrupt end in the sixth inning of a game against the expos on tuesday night, just five days after he made a. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
In 1991 he and his wife, jan, founded outreach of hope formerly the dave dravecky foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides support to cancer patients and their families, as well as others facing adversity. You may order an autographed leather major league baseball and an autographed 8. Unlike most inspirational sports books, comeback refuses to sentimentalize its subject and commends itself as a model of restraint in examining the religious. Comeback is the true account of another history making event not brought about by guns and soldiers, but quietly modeled in the life of a man whose name is now well known because of his courageous faith.
See all books authored by dave dravecky, including when you cant come back, and do not lose heart, and more on. Dave dravecky is the bestselling author of eight inspirational books, including his gripping story, comeback. Dave dravecky was pitcher with the san francisco giants in the late 80s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Called up by dave dravecky overdrive rakuten overdrive. Dave dravecky s story is not just another athletes story, because dave is not just another athlete. He and his wife, jan, live in denver, colorado, where endurance, his ministry to encourage those who are facing serious illness, loss or depression. He played major league baseball for the san diego padres 198287 and san francisco.
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After a cancerous tumor had been found in his pitching arm, he underwent successful surgery to have it removed. Comeback paperback january 1, 1990 by tim stafford author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Dravecky has come back to the writing table, though, with a sequel to his 1990 comeback, which was a far more affecting memoir with its. The giants dave dravecky, making a return to the majors after battling cancer in his pitching arm, breaks the arm as he delivers a pitch in the sixth inning against the expos tim raines. David francis dravecky born february 14, 1956 is an american former professional baseball player, a motivational speaker, and an author. Buy dave dravecky by dave dravecky online at alibris. Having survived cancer and then suffering a sudden end to his professional career, dave takes every chance he.
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