The Oldest Rookie: Big-League Dreams from a Small-Town Guy - Hardcover

Engel, Joel; Morris, Jim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316591564 ISBN 13: 9780316591560

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2001

Synopsis

Presents the inspirational true story of Jim Morris's departure from the minor leagues after a string of injuries, his career as a high school physics teacher, and his eventual return to the minors followed by an all-star career in the majors. 75,000 first printing.

About this title

About the Author:

Jim Morris was a high school physics teacher until becoming a professional ballplayer at age 35. He is currently a relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and lives in San Angelo, Texas.

From AudioFile:

Sports autobiographies are usually boring or clichéd; THE OLDEST ROOKIE is neither. The story of Jim Morris, a retired minor leaguer who becomes a Major League pitcher at age 35, defies the odds. Not only is it true, it's the stuff of dreams. Kevin O'Rourke makes this inspiring tale even better. Morris is a likable athlete, not primarily concerned about money and prestige, and O'Rourke demonstrates those traits. He conveys Morris's emotions, capturing everything from Morris's youthful dreams to his many frustrations and trepidations. In addition, O'Rourke's use of inflection and his subtle changes in pace add to the presentation. This book is not just for baseball fans; it's for anyone whose childhood fantasies will not die. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0316591564
• ISBN 13: 9780316591560
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288