Ann Liguori has narrated 6 audiobooks on Listento.it by 6 authors. The most-rated is Ann Liguori's Audio Hall of Fame: Pete Rose.
Ann Liguori's Audio Hall of Fame
Summary
Brett Lorenzo Favre was the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers between the 1992 and 2007 NFL seasons and for the New York Jets in 2008. Favre started at the quarterback position for The University of Southern Mississippi for four years before being selected in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. After one season with the Falcons, Favre was traded to the Green Bay Packers on February 10, 1992, for the 19th pick in the 1992 NFL Draft. He became the Packers' starting quarterback in the fourth game of the 1992 NFL season, starting every game from then until his retirement in 2008. In 2008, Favre came out of retirement, was traded to the New York Jets, and continued his consecutive start streak.On February 11th, 2009, Favre told the New York Jets that he was retiring for good. He is recognized as one of the greatest quarterbacks in American football history. Favre is the first player to win the AP MVP three times (1995 - 97) in NFL history. At Pattysburg Country Club, Ann Liguori, award-winning luminary in sports broadcasting with a celebrated career that spans two decades, catches up with Favre. Favre discusses candidly some of the issues he has had to overcome, both in his career and personally. Favre also shares about his "second" career: golf and his love and passion for the game.
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Ann Liguori's Audio Hall of Fame: Goose Gossage
Summary
Goose Gossage won his claim to fame as a relief pitcher in crucial games. He recorded the final out to clinch a division, league or World Series title seven times. Between 1972 and 1994, Gossage played 22 seasons for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. His wild facial hair and a gruff demeanor only added to the intimidation of his blistering fastball. By the end of the 1987 season he trailed only Rollie Fingers in major league history in career saves. His eight All-Star selections as a reliever were a record until recently, and Goose Gossage was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008. Gossage is interviewed here by Ann Liguori, award-winning luminary in sports broadcasting with a celebrated career that spans two decades. Liguori has interviewed some of the most legendary sports personalities, drawing out their success stories, their opinions on a variety of issues, and their love of the game.
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Ann Liguori's Audio Hall of Fame: Duke Snider
Summary
Duke Snider played centerfield with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers until 1962. From 1947 to 1956, Brooklyn ruled the National League, but that wasn't the only item in the news. Snider had a front row seat to the controversy surrounding the brilliant career of Jackie Robinson - they started in the major leagues on the same day. In this candid interview Snider also talks with warmth and humility about the day the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles. Snider is interviewed here by Ann Liguori, award-winning luminary in sports broadcasting with a celebrated career that spans two decades. Liguori has interviewed some of the most legendary sports personalities, drawing out their success stories, their opinions on a variety of issues, and their love of the game.
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Ann Liguori's Audio Hall of Fame: Barry Bonds
Summary
Barry Bonds holds the career homerun record, having crushed his 756th homerun deep into the stands in right field and breaking Hank Aaron's record on August 7th, 2007. But Barry Bond's legendary career has been overshadowed by his role in the professional baseball's ever-deepening steroids scandal. Barry is the son of former major league All-Star Bobby Bonds. This candid interview was conducted just after he joined the San Francisco Giants in the '90s, when his dad was coach. Bonds' accomplishments place him among the greatest baseball players of all-time. Barry is interviewed by Ann Liguori, award-winning luminary in sports broadcasting with a celebrated career that spans two decades. Liguori has interviewed some of the most legendary sports personalities, drawing out their success stories, their opinions on a variety of issues, and their love of the game.
©2009 Ann Liguori (P)2009 Ann Liguori
Ann Liguori's Audio Hall of Fame: Ted Williams
Summary
Ted Williams defined excellence in whatever he took on. Whether he was playing left field in the major leagues, or flying an airplane, Williams would not settle for second-best. He played 21 seasons with the Boston Red Sox in a career interrupted two times by service as a Marine Corps pilot. He is widely considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball, was a two-time American League MVP, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In 1941, he batted over .400 in a single season and no one has touched the record since. Ironically, Williams attributes the secret of his success to 'pure luck.' Here, Williams is interviewed in Boston during All-Star Week by Ann Liguori, award-winning luminary in sports broadcasting with a celebrated career that spans two decades. Liguori has interviewed some of the most legendary sports personalities, drawing out their success stories, their opinions on a variety of issues, and their love of the game.
©2009 Ann Liguori (P)2009 Ann Liguori
Ann Liguori's Audio Hall of Fame: Pete Rose
Summary
Pete Rose is best known for his many years with the Cincinnati Reds as a player and manager. His career began in 1963 and Rose earned his nickname "Charlie Hustle" for his brisk style of play, especially when stealing bases. Rose retired as a player in 1986 and moved to coaching. Three years later, his brilliant career was mired in a gambling scandal. This interview discusses his many different roles in sports, as a player, a manager and most recently as a radio broadcaster. Here Rose is interviewed by Ann Liguori, award-winning luminary in sports broadcasting with a celebrated career that spans two decades. Pete's feisty style comes across when Ann asks him about the gambling scandal and what he feels his chances are in ever getting into Baseball's Hall of Fame. Liguori has interviewed some of the most legendary sports personalities, drawing out their success stories, their opinions on a variety of issues, and their love of the game.
©2009 Ann Liguori (P)2009 Ann Liguori