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Audiobook58 minutes
A Rough in the Diamond
Written by Jeff Santo
Narrated by Dennis Franz, Joe Mantegna and Richard Zavaglia
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
Three former big-league baseball players reunite at a fantasy camp and reveal funny and poignant things about their lives and careers. This bittersweet comedy comes from playwright Jeff Santo, whose father Ron Santo was a beloved player and broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs.
An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Dennis Franz, Joe Mantegna and Richard Zavaglia.
An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Dennis Franz, Joe Mantegna and Richard Zavaglia.
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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great dialogue. Both laughed and pondered! Good stuff!