"If you thought that below the Mason-Dixon line, the only sport Southerners would line up to see was football, think again."—SABR Southern New England Newsletter
"A most decidedly worthwhile read for anyone interested in how the 1990s A's became the team they were—and in how the minor leagues figure into the general landscape of American baseball."—Deb Seymour, ballnine.com
“An engaging and colorful moment, unique in Minor League Baseball history. Dale Tafoya recounts how larger-than-life characters and future big-league stars from the A’s system descended on Huntsville, bringing that city a dream season in the club’s inaugural year. This is a story that will inspire any baseball fan.”—Billy Beane, senior advisor to the managing partner for the Oakland Athletics
“I love Minor League Baseball: it is filled with fun, magic, and untold stories. Dale Tafoya provides a fascinating look at a famous Minor League team, the Huntsville Stars, an Oakland A’s affiliate that won the Southern League championship in its inaugural season. It is clever, cool, and captivating; I learned something on every page. All A’s for Dale.’’—Tim Kurkjian, writer and analyst for ESPN
“A wonderful look back on a very special team that tells the story of the players, life in the Minor Leagues, and an amazing era of baseball that is slowly fading away. Those Stars were a tough team filled with future Major Leaguers. I know firsthand, as my Charlotte team played them in a most memorable Southern League championship game. Dale Tafoya expertly captures the essence of that place and time, and if you love baseball, this book is a must-read.”—John Hart, former MLB executive and MLB Network analyst
