A Game of Moments: Baseball Greats Remember Highlights of Their Careers - Softcover

Gerrard, Ron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 147667194X ISBN 13: 9781476671949

Publisher: McFarland & Company, 2018

Synopsis

This collection of new interviews--conducted by the author--recounts some of the pivotal moments in the careers of professional baseball players and in American history.

Negro League players Leon Day, Buck O'Neil, Monte Irvin, Wilmer Fields and Joe Black speak about their experiences on the other side of the color line. Hank Aaron relates how the challenge of breaking Babe Ruth's home run record was not only on the diamond. Bob Feller, Cecil Travis, Tommy Henrich and Jerry Coleman describe the effects of World War II on their careers. Bobby Thomson and Ralph Branca address the "Shot Heard Round the World" in the Giants vs. Dodgers playoff of 1951.

About this title

About the Author

Ron "G-Man" Gerrard has worked in broadcasting for 30 years--as a network sports anchor, producer and reporter. He has covered 17 World Series and All-Star Games, more than 200 World Championship Boxing events, and numerous PGA golf tournaments. A member of the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, he lives in Henderson, Nevada.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 147667194X
• ISBN 13: 9781476671949
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 194