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• New York Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup Champions

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  Hockey player Pat LaFontaine played for the NY Islanders from 1983 to 1991, and for the NY Rangers from 1997 to 1998. For a while, Greenwich was his home.

• Giants Among Men

  How Robustelli, Huff, Gifford, and the Giants Made New York a Football Town and Changed the NFL

  Cavanaugh, Jack

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  One of the most touted Giants of all time was Frank Gifford, who lives in town. Read about this illustrious team.

• The New York Yankees Essential Games of Yankee Stadium

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  Joe Torres, one-time manager of the Yanks, was spotted several times on Greenwich Avenue when he managed the team. Other players have either lived or visited town.

• Dorothy Hamill

  on and Off the Ice

  Hamill, Dorothy

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  Most residents know that Greenwich resident Dorothy Hamill skated in the Olympics and for the Ice Capades. Here's some background information on the star.

• Forever Young

  Young, Steve, 1961-

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  Steve Young lived in Greenwich and played football at Greenwich High. He went on to win 3 Super Bowls in the NFL.

• The Mets

  a 50th Anniversary Celebration

  Martino, Andy

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  Greenwich residents Tim Teufel, David Cone and George Foster all played with the Mets. Read about the team's storied past.

• Core Four

  the Heart and Soul of the Yankees Dynasty

  Pepe, Phil

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  Several Yankees have lived in town, and Yankee Stadium is just down the road. Read about four players who helped the Yankees win 5 World Championships!

• Pedro

  Martínez, Pedro, 1971-

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  Pedro Martinez lived in town when he played for the New York Mets. This is a very interesting book about his rise to, and dominance of, the majors.

• The Last Icon

  Tom Seaver and His Times

  Travers, Steven

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  Tom Seaver and his wife have been active in service to the Greenwich community for many years. Read about his career as a major league pitcher.

• Girardi

  Passion in Pinstripes

  Kernan, Kevin, 1953-

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  Even though I'm a Red Sox fan, I have a lot of respect for Joe Girardi. You'll enjoy this book about his experiences with the Yankees!