Gabby Hartnett: The Life and Times of the Cubs' Greatest Catcher by William F. M

Description: Gabby Hartnett by William F. McNeil Gabby Harnett is believed by many to be the greatest catcher of all time. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Gabby Harnett is believed by many to be the greatest catcher of all time. This work chronicles Hartnetts life from his early years in Millville, Massachusetts, through his twenty-year career with the Chicago Cubs as player and manager, his time in various capacities in the minor leagues and with the New York Giants and Kansas City Athletics, to his post-major league career as a businessman in Chicago. His childhood, early baseball experiences with the local team and with a nearby prep school, and his first professional baseball season with the Worcester Boosters of the Eastern League are covered in detail. Hartnetts major league career as the catcher for the Cubs is well-documented, including his near career-ending arm injury in 1929, the 1932 World Series that featured Babe Ruths legendary "called shot," and Hartnetts famous "homer in the gloamin" against the Pittsburgh Pirates that propelled Chicago to the 1938 National League pennant. The author also compares Hartnetts statistics to those of his famous contemporaries, Mickey Cochrane and Bill Dickey, on a year-by-year basis. Author Biography William F. McNeil is a longtime baseball historian and the author of numerous books on the game. A member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), he is the recipient of five Robert Peterson awards for increasing the publics awareness of the Negro Leagues. He lives in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Review "well researched...highly recommended"—Nine. Review Quote "well researched...highly recommended"-- Nine. Details ISBN0786418508 Author William F. McNeil Short Title GABBY HARTNETT Language English ISBN-10 0786418508 ISBN-13 9780786418503 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 Subtitle The Life and Times of the Cubs Greatest Catcher Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States Residence MA, US DOI 10.1604/9780786418503 AU Release Date 2004-07-01 NZ Release Date 2004-07-01 UK Release Date 2004-07-01 Pages 344 DEWEY 796.357092 Audience General Audience Age 18 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Publication Date 2004-07-15 Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Illustrations 64 photos, notes, bibliography, index US Release Date 2004-07-15 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:135083486;

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