'Topes GM Co-Authors Book On Baseball Legend

Albuquerque Isotopes General Manager John Traub has co-authored a book with longtime Minor League Baseball executive Dave Rosenfield entitled "BASEBALL ... One Helluva Life."

The 263-page book encapsulates the life story and baseball career of Rosenfield, who has worked in the minor leagues since 1956. The 83-year old Rosenfield is currently Executive Vice President the Norfolk Tides, having served as the Tides' General Manager from 1962-2011.

Rosenfield is not only a legend in professional baseball; he is a legendary storyteller. The book is a first-person account of his life-long love affair with America's National Pastime. His 57-year career in the industry has been filled with incredible moments and wonderful stories. "BASEBALL ... One Helluva Life" chronicles Rosenfield's friendships and interactions with some of the most famous people in American sports history, such as Jackie Robinson, Sparky Anderson, Casey Stengel, Bob Feller and Art Rooney. The book includes testimonials from current Major League managers Bobby Valentine, Clint Hurdle, Ron Washington and Davey Johnson about the impact Rosenfield has had on their lives and careers.

"BASEBALL ... One Helluva Life" is available for purchase at the Isotopes Park Pro Shop and at the Norfolk Tides' souvenir store at Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA. The book is also available online through the teams' respective websites, abqisotopes.com and norfolktides.com. Additionally, the book is available through online retail stores amazon.com and buybooksontheweb.com.

"BASEBALL ... One Helluva Life" is published by Infinity Publishing.

This is Traub's first book. Currently finishing his 25th season in professional baseball, Traub has been friends with Rosenfield for more than a decade.