This collection of new interviews--conducted by the author--recounts some of the pivotal moments in the careers of professional baseball players and in American history. Negro League players Leon Day, Buck O'Neil, Monte Irvin, Wilmer Fields and Joe Black speak about their experiences on the other side of the color line. Hank Aaron relates how the challenge of breaking Babe Ruth's home run record was not only on the diamond. Bob Feller, Cecil Travis, Tommy Henrich and Jerry Coleman describe the effects of World War II on their careers. Bobby Thomson and Ralph Branca address the ""Shot Heard Round the World"" in the Giants vs. Dodgers playoff of 1951.…mehr
This collection of new interviews--conducted by the author--recounts some of the pivotal moments in the careers of professional baseball players and in American history. Negro League players Leon Day, Buck O'Neil, Monte Irvin, Wilmer Fields and Joe Black speak about their experiences on the other side of the color line. Hank Aaron relates how the challenge of breaking Babe Ruth's home run record was not only on the diamond. Bob Feller, Cecil Travis, Tommy Henrich and Jerry Coleman describe the effects of World War II on their careers. Bobby Thomson and Ralph Branca address the ""Shot Heard Round the World"" in the Giants vs. Dodgers playoff of 1951.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Ron "G-Man" Gerrard has worked in broadcasting for 30 years--as a network sports anchor, producer and reporter. He has covered 17 World Series and All-Star Games, more than 200 World Championship Boxing events, and numerous PGA golf tournaments. A member of the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, he lives in Henderson, Nevada.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments delete deletevi Preface delete Hank Aaron Sparky Anderson Bobby Avila Ernie Banks Dick Bartell Joe Black Ewell Blackwell Lou Boudreau Ralph Branca Lou Brock Gates Brown Lew Burdette Rod Carew Gary Carter Rico Carty Chris Chambliss Ed Charles Jerry Coleman Babe Dahlgren Alvin Dark Tommy Davis Leon Day Bucky Dent Larry Doby Bobby Doerr Don Drysdale Carl Erskine Elroy Face Bob Feller Wilmer Fields Rollie Fingers Tito Francona Steve Garvey Bob Gibson Al Gionfriddo Jim "Mudcat" Grant Tony Gwynn Harvey Haddix Bud Harrelson Ernie Harwell Tommy Henrich Ralph Houk Monte Irvin Ferguson Jenkins Harmon Killebrew Ralph Kiner Bob Lemon Al Lopez Juan Marichal Eddie Mathews Bill Mazeroski Rick Monday Manny Mota Ron Necciai Buck O'Neil Tony Oliva Mickey Owen Gaylord Perry Johnny Podres Dick Radatz Dusty Rhodes Robin Roberts Brooks Robinson Cookie Rojas Al Rosen Joe Rudi Ron Santo Mike Schmidt Red Schoendienst Roy Sievers Ted Simmons Enos Slaughter Hal Smith Willie Stargell Ron Swoboda Gene Tenace Bobby Thomson Cecil Travis Johnny Vander Meer Mickey Vernon Bob Watson Billy Williams Dick Williams Maury Wills Jimmy Wynn Index delete
Table of Contents Acknowledgments delete deletevi Preface delete Hank Aaron Sparky Anderson Bobby Avila Ernie Banks Dick Bartell Joe Black Ewell Blackwell Lou Boudreau Ralph Branca Lou Brock Gates Brown Lew Burdette Rod Carew Gary Carter Rico Carty Chris Chambliss Ed Charles Jerry Coleman Babe Dahlgren Alvin Dark Tommy Davis Leon Day Bucky Dent Larry Doby Bobby Doerr Don Drysdale Carl Erskine Elroy Face Bob Feller Wilmer Fields Rollie Fingers Tito Francona Steve Garvey Bob Gibson Al Gionfriddo Jim "Mudcat" Grant Tony Gwynn Harvey Haddix Bud Harrelson Ernie Harwell Tommy Henrich Ralph Houk Monte Irvin Ferguson Jenkins Harmon Killebrew Ralph Kiner Bob Lemon Al Lopez Juan Marichal Eddie Mathews Bill Mazeroski Rick Monday Manny Mota Ron Necciai Buck O'Neil Tony Oliva Mickey Owen Gaylord Perry Johnny Podres Dick Radatz Dusty Rhodes Robin Roberts Brooks Robinson Cookie Rojas Al Rosen Joe Rudi Ron Santo Mike Schmidt Red Schoendienst Roy Sievers Ted Simmons Enos Slaughter Hal Smith Willie Stargell Ron Swoboda Gene Tenace Bobby Thomson Cecil Travis Johnny Vander Meer Mickey Vernon Bob Watson Billy Williams Dick Williams Maury Wills Jimmy Wynn Index delete
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