If You Love This Game . . .: An MVP's Life in Baseball

If You Love This Game . . .: An MVP's Life in Baseball by Maimon, Alan. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781600787003.

Reflecting on his accomplishments, his colleagues, and the future of baseball, Andre Dawson tells the story of his four-decade career as a player and executive in this intimate memoir. Seriously injured at a young age, Dawson struggled with chronic pain throughout his career and was only seriously scouted by the Montreal Expos during college. Overcoming these odds, he went on to be named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1977, earn eight All-Star appearances, eight Gold Gloves, and a Most Valuable Player Award. This behind-the-scenes look at a dedicated players journey from a segregated Miami neighborhood to the fabled halls of Cooperstown offers fans a window into the psyche of a fan favorite.