Willie Stargell: A Life in Baseball by Frank Garland (English) Paperback Book

Description: Willie Stargell by Frank Garland This brings to life one of baseballs greatest sluggers, Willie Stargell, first by examining the factors that shaped him as a man growing up in tumultuous racial times of the 1950s and 60s, then by recreating the major moments in his Hall of Fame baseball career, and finally by tracing his various endeavours during his post-playing days. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book brings to life one of baseballs greatest sluggers, Willie Stargell. It examines the factors that shaped him as a man growing up in the tumultuous racial times of the 1950s and 60s, and then recreates the major moments in his Hall of Fame baseball career. His various endeavors during the post-playing days are fully explored as well. Interviews with more than 80 people--family members, childhood friends, teammates, opponents, front office workers and others--combined with dozens of newspaper and magazine articles shed light on the iconic patriarch of one of baseballs last great "families," the 1970s-era Pittsburgh Pirates. Author Biography Frank Garland, a native of Pittsburgh, worked for more than 25 years as a reporter at several northern California newspapers and is now the journalism communications program director at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. Table of Contents Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction 1—In the Beginning 2—Life in the Bushes 3—The Show 4—Becoming a Force 5—Changing of the Guard 6—We Are Family 7—Twilight Time 8—The Bombs and the Victims 9—A Whole New Ballgame10—The Hall Calls—and So Does Home11—"We Kiss You Goodbye"12—The Real FamilyEpilogueChapter NotesBibliographyIndex Review "Garland provides rich detail and weaves quotes from fellow players and opponents, baseball officials, friends, and family (including an ex-wife) with anecdotes, to create an in-depth profile of Stargells life on the diamond...research is thorough and the book is well sourced"—Nine. Review Quote "Garland provides rich detail and weaves quotes from fellow players and opponents, baseball officials, friends, and family (including an ex-wife) with anecdotes, to create an in-depth profile of Stargells life on the diamond...research is thorough and the book is well sourced"-- Nine . Details ISBN0786465344 Author Frank Garland Short Title WILLIE STARGELL Language English ISBN-10 0786465344 ISBN-13 9780786465347 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Subtitle A Life in Baseball Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-04-22 NZ Release Date 2013-04-22 UK Release Date 2013-04-22 Pages 272 DEWEY 796.357092 Audience General Audience Age 18 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Publication Date 2013-05-06 Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Illustrations 26 photos, notes, bibliography, index US Release Date 2013-05-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168476810;

Price: 71.1 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2024-12-10T11:49:49.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.87 AUD