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OverviewA legend during the Golden Era of the 1950s, Brooklyn Dodgers baseball player and New York Mets manager Gil Hodges is at the center of this masterful sports biography, which delves into the life, achievements, and sterling character of one of baseball's most overlooked stars. Gil Hodges was the Brooklyn Dodgers'powerful first baseman who, alongside Jackie Robinson, helped drive his team to sixpennants anda thrilling World Series victoryin 1955. Dutifully following the Dodgers to Los Angeles in 1958, Hodges longed to return to New York City, and in 1962, joined the original Mets. He took over the manager's spot on their bench in 1968 and transformed the team from a joke to World Champions in 1969-thus creating the Miracle Mets. Yet behind his stoic demeanor lay a man prone to anxiety and scarred by combat during World War II. His sudden death in 1972 shocked his friends and family and left a void in the hearts of baseball fans everywhere. Acclaimed authors Tom Clavin and Danny Peary deliver a thoroughly researched and poignant view of one of baseball'shidden treasures, shedding light on a fascinating life and career that even his most ardent fansnever knew. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tom Clavin , Danny PearyPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.425kg ISBN: 9780451239945ISBN 10: 0451239946 Pages: 432 Publication Date: 06 August 2013 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsIt's a perfect fit--a classy book about a classy man. --Tim McCarver Memories are kept alive and new ones made in Clavin and Peary's splendid, moving tribute to Hodges...All baseball fans will appreciate this fascinating journey into history. --Larry King It's a perfect fit--a classy book about a classy man. --Tim McCarver<br><br> Memories are kept alive and new ones made in Clavin and Peary's splendid, moving tribute to Hodges...All baseball fans will appreciate this fascinating journey into history. --Larry King Author InformationTom Clavin and Danny Peary are the national bestselling coauthors of Roger Maris- Baseball's Reluctant Hero. Tom has also written or co-written ten other books, as well as being a former reporter for the New York Times. He lives in East Hampton, New York. Danny is a writer/researcher for ""The Tim McCarver Show,"" and an author of numerous books and articles. He lives in New York City. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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