
Frank Robinson
A Baseball Biography
John C. Skipper(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 14. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
220 pages
978-0-7864-7561-2 (ISBN)
Description
Frank Robinson was one of the greatest baseball players of the 20th century. He was Rookie of the Year for the Cincinnati Reds in 1956, won the Triple Crown in 1966, led the Baltimore Orioles to four World Series appearances, and is the only player in baseball history to be voted Most Valuable Player in both the American and National leagues. When his playing career was over, he became the first black manager in both leagues and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982. Amid these accomplishments, he continually strived for recognition--as if he had something to prove--and as a manager demanded respect from his players and his bosses. This is a biography of a man who "crowded the plate" in all aspects of his baseball life.
Reviews / Votes
"Compelling...Skipper's best yet."-W. Terry Lindley, Union UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
20 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
365 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-7561-2 (9780786475612)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
John C. Skipper, a political reporter for the Mason City (Iowa) Globe Gazette, has written numerous books on politics and baseball, including a history of the The Iowa Caucuses and acclaimed biographies of Grover Cleveland Alexander, Dazzy Vance and Charlie Gehringer.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
1?E?Something to Prove
2?E?Uncanny Instinct for Baseball
3?E?The Big Leagues
4?E?High and Inside
5?E?Guns, Hutch and Hoopla
6?E?Transitions
7?E?The Trade
8?E?New Beginnings
9?E?Falling from Grace
10?E?Movin' on Up
11?E?Another Transition
12?E?Cleveland
13?E?San Francisco
14?E?Back to Baltimore
15?E?The Front Office
16?E?Back in Uniform
17?E?Been There, Done That
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Introduction
1?E?Something to Prove
2?E?Uncanny Instinct for Baseball
3?E?The Big Leagues
4?E?High and Inside
5?E?Guns, Hutch and Hoopla
6?E?Transitions
7?E?The Trade
8?E?New Beginnings
9?E?Falling from Grace
10?E?Movin' on Up
11?E?Another Transition
12?E?Cleveland
13?E?San Francisco
14?E?Back to Baltimore
15?E?The Front Office
16?E?Back in Uniform
17?E?Been There, Done That
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index