{"id":8833,"date":"2026-02-11T09:45:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8833"},"modified":"2026-02-11T09:45:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:45:43","slug":"uncover-the-show-me-states-sports-history-in-st-louis-sports-for-kids-a-forever-lore-in-the-314","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/uncover-the-show-me-states-sports-history-in-st-louis-sports-for-kids-a-forever-lore-in-the-314\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncover the Show Me State\u2019s Sports History in ST. LOUIS SPORTS FOR KIDS: A FOREVER LORE IN THE 314"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ST. LOUIS, MO\u2014<\/strong>Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of its local interest book, <\/strong>St. Louis Sports for Kids<\/em><\/strong>, by Joey Zanaboni, a playful collection of St. Louis sports stories, giving younger generations a peek into the city\u2019s sports culture and legends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In St. Louis, sports bind us, move us, and reinforce the values that we hold dear: grace under pressure like Kurt Warner, courage to do what\u2019s right like Curt Flood. The moments and heroes of the past shine through, even when they\u2019re hard to remember. Like sunshine through slanted blinds, they give us enough light to see our present and chart our future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now more than ever, we must reflect on those who have made this city a hub not just for sports but for the values that we hold dear: track stars to philanthropists like Jackie Joyner-Kersee, tennis champion pioneers to public health advocates like Arthur Ashe, and underdogs turned World Cup icons like the 1950 US Soccer team. They are more than heroes. They are friends, mentors, and community builders who have gone beyond their games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Louis kids deserve a retelling of the stories, tales, and legends in this complete and accessible history by author Joey Zanaboni. This book, which tracks the evolution of St. Louis sports, from baseball and football to corkball and wrestling, allows fans of all ages to understand this city\u2019s unique place in American sports culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The memories we make here never fade from our minds, and the moments and dreams born on the fields across the 314, the 636, and the 618 never leave us either. Where we\u2019ve been, where we are, and where we\u2019re going . . . in St. Louis, it\u2019s sports that bring us all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Louis Sports for Kids <\/em>is available wherever books are sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOOK DETAILS
St. Louis Sports for Kids<\/em>, by Joey Zanaboni
ISBN: 9781681066202
hardcover, 8.5 x 11, 112 pages
$32.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joey Zanaboni is the play-by-play announcer for St. Louis CITY SC and the St. Louis Ambush. He previously served as a commentator for eight years in independent and minor league baseball. A lifelong St. Louisan who has lived, breathed, and sweated through many of the moments in this book, his work has been featured by USA Today, the Washington Post, and ESPN. His commentary for St. Louis CITY of Major League Soccer can be heard on Y98 and Apple TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPCOMING EVENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Signing
Sunday, Feb. 15, 11 am \u2013 1 pm
Affton Ice Rink
10300 Gravois, Affton, MO 63123
Free and open to the public<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Signing
Monday, Feb. 16, 11 am \u2013 1 pm
Affton Ice Rink
10300 Gravois, Affton, MO 63123
Free and open to the public<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Signing
Saturday, Feb. 21, 4 pm \u2013 8 pm
The Family Arena
St. Charles, MO
Open to the public<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Signing
Wednesday, March 4, 11 am \u2013 1 pm
Main Street Books
St. Charles, MO
Free and open to the public<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Signing
Saturday, March 28, 7 am \u2013 2pm
St. Louis Fight For Air Climb, Metropolitan Square Building
211 N Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Open to the public<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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