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Johnny Temple : All-Star Second Baseman, Paperback / softback Book

Johnny Temple : All-Star Second Baseman Paperback / softback

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Cincinnati Reds leadoff hitter Johnny Temple batted over .300 three times between 1954 and 1959.

A tobacco chewing, tough-talking hustler, he had a fiery disposition on the field which led many sportswriters, teammates and opposing players to refer to him as a throwback to baseball's early days-an Eddie Stanky or Enos Slaughter type who would challenge anyone to a fight.

He and Milwaukee Braves shortstop Johnny Logan engaged in one of the Major League's longest-running feuds.

Temple was an expert glove man, forming one of the premier double play combinations of the 1950s with shortstop Roy McMillan.

Following his retirement in 1964, making ends meet became a daily struggle.

Temple's life ended in disappointment and disgrace.

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