Author Talk: Vanessa Ivy Rose on Her Grandfather Turkey Stearnes

The Author Series welcomes Vanessa Ivy Rose for a discussion about her book Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes. The story of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes is one of greatness hidden in plain sight. According to baseball statistics and four Hall of Fame inductions, he is one of the all-time greats, yet many people have never heard his name. In this sports biography and memoir fusion, Rose gives the play-by-play. Written as a conversation with Turkey, she details what makes her grandfather an unforgettable legend, both on and off the field.

Copies of Hallf of Fame DNA will be available for sale from Detroit's own Source Booksellers.

About Vanessa: Vanessa Rose (she/her) is an author, storyteller and educator. In honor of her grandfather’s baseball legacy, she has hosted ABC’s award-winning podcast “Reclaimed: The Forgotten League”, and has written a book entitled: “Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman Turkey Stearnes”. Her work has been featured on CNN, GMA3, NPR, Bally Sports, ESPN’s 30 for 30’s podcast channel and more. She has been invited to speak previously for professional baseball organizations, the Detroit Historical Museum and the Hamtramck Historical Museum.

As an athlete, Vanessa has been featured in Sports Illustrated, she played basketball in Barcelona, earned a Division-1 scholarship and one of the collegiate teams she played on has been recognized in the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. She is an educator and holds multiple degrees including a Master’s in Teaching and a B.A. in Communication.

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