Summer Game Books Secures Book Deal with Baseball Writer David Cataneo

Summer Game Books, publisher of new and classic baseball books, has signed a deal with author David Cataneo to re-release the inspiring story of Boston baseball legend Tony Conigliaro," Tony C: The Triumph and Tragedy of Tony Conigliaro."

As a budding superstar for the Boston Red Sox in 1967, Tony Conigliaro became the youngest major league player to reach 100 career home runs. But Boston's "Impossible Dream" season became a nightmare for Conig, when on August 18th he was hit just under his left eye by an errant fastball. At first the question wasn't would Tony C. ever play again; it was "Will he live?" Conigliaro did play again, and quite well for a short time, until the after effects of the beaning overtook him, and his heroic life descending into tragedy.

"The rise and fall of Tony Conigliaro is one of the most dramatic stories in the history of American sport," says Summer Game Books publisher Walter Friedman. "No book about Conig matches David Cataneo's for its insights into the man and details of his incredible life and death. We are proud and excited to have 'Tony C.' on our list."

This extensively researched book includes rare photographs and intimate details of Conigliaro's life both on and off the field. "Tony C: The Triumph and Tragedy of Tony Conigliaro" is a powerful human drama that will leave you with a lump in your throat and wondering "What if?"

"I am very pleased to have Tony C's biography reissued," says author David Cataneo. It is a timeless story of getting knocked down and getting back up, against all odds. I think it has human interest elements that go far beyond baseball and sports.

David Cataneo, a native of Yonkers, NY, graduated from Boston University and embarked on a 22-year career in Boston journalism. He is the author of six nonfiction books and one novel. He currently lives in Durham, NH. where he teaches writing at the University of New Hampshire.

The new edition of "Tony C: The Triumph and Tragedy of Tony Conigliaro" is planned for release in early September 2015.

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