This book is the autobiography of "Handsome Ransom" Jackson, all-star third baseman in the 1950s. Jackson shares his memorable moments in the sport, from playing with Ernie Banks and Jackie Robinson to becoming the last Brooklyn player to hit a home run before the team moved to L.A.
This book is the autobiography of "Handsome Ransom" Jackson, all-star third baseman in the 1950s. Jackson shares his memorable moments in the sport, from playing with Ernie Banks and Jackie Robinson to becoming the last Brooklyn player to hit a home run before the team moved to L.A.
Foreword by Roger Craig Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Early Years and the Minor Leagues Chapter 1: Ransom as in Handsome Chapter 2: Adventures with Bubba Chapter 3: Accidental Big Leaguer Chapter 4: The Amazing Bobby Layne Chapter 5: From Conroe to the Cubs Chapter 6: Training with the Goats Chapter 7: Field of Dreams Chapter 8: Almost There Chapter 9: New Kid in Town Chapter 10: Big Nose Sam, the Baseball Fan Part II: The Big Leagues Chapter 11: Who's on Third? Chapter 12: The Power of Chocolate Donuts Chapter 13: Batting behind the Mayor Chapter 14: Hot Time in the Garden Chapter 15: Fire and Money Chapter 16: Making Waves on Waveland Chapter 17: One of a Kind Chapter 18: A History-Making Walk Chapter 19: Wasting Away in Wrigleyville Chapter 20: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em Chapter 21: Jackie and Me Chapter 22: A Masterpiece (and a Fluke) Chapter 23: Kings in Japan Chapter 24: Bummer of a Season Chapter 25: The Day the Music Died Chapter 26: Star Watching in L.A. Chapter 27: Detour to Cleveland Chapter 28: Back Where I Started Part III: Life After Baseball Chapter 29: Where Can You Go from There? Chapter 30: I'm No Joe Chapter 31: My Friend, Dad Chapter 32: The Lady in the Yellow Tennis Dress Chapter 33: My First Love Chapter 34: Pilgrimage to Wrigley Field Part IV: Ransom Thoughts Chapter 35: One for the Book Chapter 36: The Man from Mars Chapter 37: My Roomies Chapter 38: Of Power Pitchers and Powder Puffs Chapter 39: The Cheating Game Chapter 40: Heaven on Earth Chapter 41: The Bat That Glowed Chapter 42: A Fishing Tale That's Mostly True Chapter 43: Remembering "The Galloping Ghost" Chapter 44: Shoeless Joe and Other Jacksons Chapter 45: Where Have All the Jackies Gone? Statistics Notes Bibliography Index About the Authors
Foreword by Roger Craig Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Early Years and the Minor Leagues Chapter 1: Ransom as in Handsome Chapter 2: Adventures with Bubba Chapter 3: Accidental Big Leaguer Chapter 4: The Amazing Bobby Layne Chapter 5: From Conroe to the Cubs Chapter 6: Training with the Goats Chapter 7: Field of Dreams Chapter 8: Almost There Chapter 9: New Kid in Town Chapter 10: Big Nose Sam, the Baseball Fan Part II: The Big Leagues Chapter 11: Who's on Third? Chapter 12: The Power of Chocolate Donuts Chapter 13: Batting behind the Mayor Chapter 14: Hot Time in the Garden Chapter 15: Fire and Money Chapter 16: Making Waves on Waveland Chapter 17: One of a Kind Chapter 18: A History-Making Walk Chapter 19: Wasting Away in Wrigleyville Chapter 20: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em Chapter 21: Jackie and Me Chapter 22: A Masterpiece (and a Fluke) Chapter 23: Kings in Japan Chapter 24: Bummer of a Season Chapter 25: The Day the Music Died Chapter 26: Star Watching in L.A. Chapter 27: Detour to Cleveland Chapter 28: Back Where I Started Part III: Life After Baseball Chapter 29: Where Can You Go from There? Chapter 30: I'm No Joe Chapter 31: My Friend, Dad Chapter 32: The Lady in the Yellow Tennis Dress Chapter 33: My First Love Chapter 34: Pilgrimage to Wrigley Field Part IV: Ransom Thoughts Chapter 35: One for the Book Chapter 36: The Man from Mars Chapter 37: My Roomies Chapter 38: Of Power Pitchers and Powder Puffs Chapter 39: The Cheating Game Chapter 40: Heaven on Earth Chapter 41: The Bat That Glowed Chapter 42: A Fishing Tale That's Mostly True Chapter 43: Remembering "The Galloping Ghost" Chapter 44: Shoeless Joe and Other Jacksons Chapter 45: Where Have All the Jackies Gone? Statistics Notes Bibliography Index About the Authors
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