Swinging for the Fences : Nine Who Did It with Grit and Class Paperback / softback
by Gene A. Budig
Paperback / softback
Description
In Swinging for the Fences, Gene A. Budig offers candid biographical sketches of nine compelling individuals from the sport of baseball, including athletes, coaches, umpires, businessmen, and sportswriters.
The book examines Cal Ripken Jr., Bobby Brown, George Brett, Joe Torre, Bob Feller, Mike Ilitch, Marty Springstead, Bill Madden, and Frank Robinson, all of whom the author knows well. Former National League president Len Coleman writes a foreword that sheds new light on the legacy of Jackie and Rachel Robinson.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages, 20 photographs
- Publisher:University of Nebraska Press
- Publication Date:01/09/2012
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- ISBN:9780803243910
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages, 20 photographs
- Publisher:University of Nebraska Press
- Publication Date:01/09/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9780803243910