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Press Release

Advantage Books to Publish Story of America's only Major Sport Athlete to Win National Championships in Two Sports

Advantage Books is pleased to announce the signing Kathryn Conley, author of One of a Kind, the biography of sport legend Gene Conley. To be released this holiday season, One of a Kind is the account of Gene Conley.s unprecedented success as a championship player for both Major League Baseball.s Milwaukee Braves and the National Basketball Association.s Boston Celtics.

"Advantage Books is hard at work with the Conley's making their dream of publishing Gene's story reality," said Advantage Books. publisher, Mike Janiczek.

Having played for the World Series Champions, the Milwaukee Braves in 1957 and NBA Champions, the Boston Celtics in '58/'59, '59/'60 and '60/'61, Gene Conley's story has waited over 40 years to be told. Advantage Books is honored to be partnered with such a distinguished history.

"We are thrilled to be working with Advantage Books," said author, Kathryn Conley. "They have been responsive to our every need and are as excited about the success of this book as we are."

One of a Kind will be available for sale in December. To order the book, please visit www.GeneConley.com or call 1.888.383.3110.

For more information, please contact:

Alice Crogan
Advantage Books
843.278.5277
acrogan@advbooks.com

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