Fred Hutchinson, the popular manager of the Cincinnati Reds, was at the top of his profession when he was suddenly diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in December 1963. This is the story of Fred Hutchinson and his players as they completed his inspirational final season. In 1964, the Reds battled themselves, their opponents and their emotions to mount a late winning streak which, coupled with the historic collapse of the Phillies, allowed the team to enter the final day with a chance to win the pennant for their stricken manager.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"Wilson gave the reader a real good look at the subject and while being a sad subject, turns it into an enjoyable experience for the reader. I would obviously recommend it to Reds fans, but all readers should check it out for the valuable history lesson contained within."-Gregg's Baseball Bookcase.
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Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Interest Age: From 18 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
39 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Maße
Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-5942-1 (9780786459421)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Ophthalmologist Doug Wilson lives in Columbus, Indiana.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
1. "He was the John Wayne of baseball"
2. Seattle
3. Detroit
4. Manager Hutch
5. Cincinnati
6. 1961
7. Charlie Hustle
8. "Dad's home and he blew another one"
9. Patsy
10. Bill
11. January: "It's Cancer"
12. March: Spring Training
13. April: Opening Day
14. May: Blind Ryne, Nuxie, Tootie and the Two Chicos
15. June: Pinson and Robinson
16. July: "It's what he wants to do"
17. August: Leave of Absence
18. September: Nine in a Row
19. The Final Home Stand
Epilogue
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
