This text examines the turbulent life and career of one of the most dominant short-stint powerhitters ever to pull on a uniform. The book takes readers from Wilson's early career as a steelworker right through to his time as the beloved ballplayer.
This text examines the turbulent life and career of one of the most dominant short-stint powerhitters ever to pull on a uniform. The book takes reader...
The story of the Waner brothers, Paul and Lloyd, who played in the World Series during the Roaring Twenties and the Depression years. Both amassed impressive hitting averages, but they were under constant pressure to perform in order to keep their jobs and were dogged with health problems.
The story of the Waner brothers, Paul and Lloyd, who played in the World Series during the Roaring Twenties and the Depression years. Both amassed imp...
Al Simmons, at top form in the Roaring Twenties, sparked one of baseball's greatest dynasties, the Philadelphia Athletics, to multiple championships--before becoming just another ballplayer. Why? While his achievements demonstrated greatness, he was not an easy man to like--for those competing against him, or even with him--and he seemed to play to the level of team expectation.
Al Simmons, at top form in the Roaring Twenties, sparked one of baseball's greatest dynasties, the Philadelphia Athletics, to multiple championships--...
