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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. Jun 16, 2014 dave dravecky of the san francisco giants made a tremendous comeback in 1989 after battling cancer to pitch his first game back at candlestick park and get the team a victory. 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. The doctors told me outside of a miracle, i would never pitch again. It was a lonely, agonizing journeymore difficult than we ever could have imagined. Dravecky had had a successful career before a cancerous tumor was found in his pitching arm in 1988. Comeback, published in 1990 and written with tim stafford. On october 7, 1988, dave dravecky underwent surgery which removed half of the deltoid muscle in his pitching arm after a cancerous desmoid tumor was found. See all books authored by dave dravecky, including when you cant come back, and do not lose heart, and more on. Dave dravecky keynote speakers bureau and speaking fee. Less than one year after cancer surgery on dave dravecky s pitching arm, the san francisco giants pitcher came back to. But with extraordinary faith and courage, dave proved them wrong.
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Dravecky gives anecdotes about teammates and managers and offers a few insiders tips about. An indemand speaker, dave is known for delivering messages of hope and inspirationto both christian and secular audiences. This is the incredible story of dave draveckys dramatic comeback, his battle against. Dave dravecky is a former allstar pitcher for the san francisco giants. Draveckys 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. Books by dave dravecky author of comeback goodreads. With the help of tim stafford, dave dravecky saw comeback republished as a selftitled autobiography for children in 1992. As dave dravecky took the mound, no one could deny the miracle that was taking place.
Unlike most inspirational sports books, comeback refuses to sentimentalize its subject and commends itself as a model of restraint in examining the religious. Comeback book by dave dravecky 4 available editions. Comeback paperback january 1, 1990 by tim stafford author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Tim stafford the story of the san francisco giants baseball pitcher who came back from cancer to pitch again before breaking his arm during the game. Dave dravecky has 20 books on goodreads with 1226 ratings. But whenever god closes a door, he opens a windowand the window he opened for dave led to a career as a bestselling author. Dave dravecky has been speaking professionally for the past 30 years, delivering inspirational and motivational speeches to a wide variety of audiences across the country. He has also written a christian motivational book titled called up 2004. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Dave dravecky 1956 american baseball player source for. This is the incredible story of dave dravecky s dramatic comeback, his battle against cancer and his struggle to keep his faith no matter what curves were thrown his way.
Dave dravecky books list of books by dave dravecky. Unwilling to give up his dream, he fought backand fought back hard. Comeback has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Dravecky gives anecdotes about teammates and managers and offers a few insiders tips about the. Shortly after realizing his lifelong dream of being a major league baseball pitchera southpaw for the san francisco giantsdave dravecky was diagnosed with a soft tissue cancer in the deltoid muscle of his pitching arm. Dave dravecky speaking fee and booking agent contact. Millions of tv fans witnessed dave dravecky s unforgettable comeback.
Jul 03, 20 i went looking through my local library for a book which wasnt about the yankees or red sox, and what i came up with was a forgotten bit of christian inspiration called comeback. The san francisco giants pitcher recounts his career, the. The next years were a whirlwind of surgery, radiation, pain, depression, and eventually amputationall in the glaring light of the media. Dravecky, dave this is the inspiring story of the san francisco giants pitching star who has struggled courageously to overcome adversity and tragedy. Dave dravecky is the bestselling author of eight inspirational books, including his gripping story, comeback. Dravecky s awardwinning first book, comeback, sold over 650,000 copies.
Millions of tv fans witnessed dave draveckys unforgettable comeback. Dave wrote comeback 1990 and coauthored with wife jan and ken gire, when you cant come back 1992. Comeback is an excellent read not just for baseball fans but for cancer patients and anyone facing hardships. David dravecky is an american former professional baseball player, a motivational speaker, and an author. David francis dravecky born february 14, 1956 is an american former professional baseball. It was written in 1990 by dave dravecky, who pitched for around five years in major league baseball. Draveckys comeback bid ended on the mound when he fell to the ground in pain after his arm split in two. Discount prices on books by dave dravecky, including titles like everyday strength.
In subsequent years, dravecky would lose his entire arm, his left shoulder blade, and the left side of his collarbone to cancer. This is the incredible story of dave draveckys dramatic comeback, his battle against cancer and his struggle to keep his faith no matter what curves were thrown his way. Dust jacket is in good condition, shows moderate shelf wear. Dave dravecky books list of books by author dave dravecky. Comeback by dave dravecky, tim stafford nook book ebook. The cancer had returned and, as a result, dravecky officially retired on november, 1989 from the game he grew up dreaming of playing. 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. Our excitement of his comeback ended just five days later when daves arm broke in midpitch.
After being told by his doctors, short of a miracle, youll never pitch again, dravecky pitched a 43 win for the san francisco giants. In 1992, dave dravecky published his first book, comeback. Dave dravecky is a christian motivational speaker, author, and former major league baseball player for the san diego padres and san francisco giants. He has also written a christian motivational book, called up, published in 2004 by zondervan. Two years later, he published his second book, when you cant come back. Dravecky wrote two books about his battles with cancer and his comeback attempt. Written by dave dravecky together with tim stafford, comeback is an inspiring and dramatic story of finding hope, courage and perseverance in the midst of dark and overwhelming uncertainty. See all books authored by dave dravecky, including 365 days of hope. Comeback book by dave dravecky half price books marketplace. Just nine months after surgery, dave once again stepped onto the mound to pitch a winning game for the giants. Dave is a baseball hall of fame, author and cancer survival. Draveckys awardwinning first book, comeback, sold over 650,000 copies. Dravecky gives anecdotes about teammates and managers and offers a few insiders tips about the sport. Dave dravecky has 20 books on goodreads with 1225 ratings.
Dave dravecky was pitcher with the san francisco giants in the late 80s. Run expectancy, and leverage index calculations provided by tom tango of, and coauthor of the book. Surgery to remove the tumor removed half of his deltoid muscle. Dave dravecky of the san francisco giants made a tremendous comeback in 1989 after battling cancer to pitch his first game back at candlestick park and get the team a victory. When his pitching arm was amputated in 1991, dave began a grueling journey to search for a new identity and sense of value.
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Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In one of the most memorable moments of major league baseball, dave dravecky of the san francisco giants pitched a winning game less than a year after undergoing cancer surgery on his pitching arm. Dave dravecky august 10, 2018 its hard to believe that on this day 29 years ago i was able to comeback and pitch when the doctors said outside of a miracle you will never pitch again. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. 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.
Dave dravecky christian speaker former mlb allstar. There is an inspirational tone to the book, as well as the wit and flavor common to baseball, when mr. After draveckys comeback and fall from the mound, with the weakened bone, the cancer returned yet again. He and his wife, jan, live in denver, colorado, where endurance, his ministry to encourage those who are facing serious illness, loss or depression.
For more about my speaking topics andor booking information, please visit my speaking and book me pages. Daves 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. Comeback by dave dravecky 1990, hardcover for sale. Year age agedif tm lg lev aff w l wl% era ra9 g gs gf cg sho sv ip h r er hr bb ibb so hbp bk wp bf whip h9 hr9 bb9 so9 sow. Comeback by dave dravecky with tim stafford books for. After my comeback and fall from the mound, the cancer returned, yet again. Mar 01, 1990 dave dravecky was pitcher with the san francisco giants in the late 80s. Daves riveting story addresses loss, suffering, hope, reaching out to others and saying goodbye to the past.