Lou Boudreau (98 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. The autobiography of a baseball great.Lou Boudreau is considered one of the most extraordinary men in baseball history. He was a player-manager, an All Star, an MVP, a World Serieswinner, and a Hall of Famer. But that only scratches the surface of "The Good Kid.? In Lou Boudreau: Covering All the Bases, hear from his own words the personal story of a boy from Harvey, Illinois, and how he took the sport of baseball my storm.In 1942, at only twenty-four years of age and with less than three full seasons in the major leagues, Boudreau was named as the team?s next manager. He took the role seriously, and made sure to always lead by example. Lou also shares stories of playing with and managing Cleveland?s first African American players, Larry Doby and Satchel Paige, and of winning the 1944 American League Batting Championship with a hit in his final at bat of the season. But the highlight of Lou?s career came in 1948, when he used his bat, glove, and coaching skills to lead the Indians to a World Series victory, while becoming the only player-manager ever to win the American League MVP award.Retiring as a ballplayer in 1952, Boudreau coached for eight more seasons before finally walking away from the field in 1960. He then began his second career as a broadcaster, and was the "Voice of the Chicago Cubs? for almost thirty years.On August 10, 2001, Lou Boudreau passed away at the age of eighty-four. Enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, "The Good Kid? will always be remembered for what he did both on and off the field. As former teammate and Hall of Famer Bob Feller once said, "He was a great manager, teammate, and friend. There is not a more gracious man than Lou Boudreau..…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The autobiography of a baseball great.Lou Boudreau is considered one of the most extraordinary men in baseball history. He was a player-manager, an All Star, an MVP, a World Serieswinner, and a Hall of Famer. But that only scratches the surface of "The Good Kid.? In Lou Boudreau: Covering All the Bases, hear from his own words the personal story of a boy from Harvey, Illinois, and how he took the sport of baseball my storm.In 1942, at only twenty-four years of age and with less than three full seasons in the major leagues, Boudreau was named as the team?s next manager. He took the role seriously, and made sure to always lead by example. Lou also shares stories of playing with and managing Cleveland?s first African American players, Larry Doby and Satchel Paige, and of winning the 1944 American League Batting Championship with a hit in his final at bat of the season. But the highlight of Lou?s career came in 1948, when he used his bat, glove, and coaching skills to lead the Indians to a World Series victory, while becoming the only player-manager ever to win the American League MVP award.Retiring as a ballplayer in 1952, Boudreau coached for eight more seasons before finally walking away from the field in 1960. He then began his second career as a broadcaster, and was the "Voice of the Chicago Cubs? for almost thirty years.On August 10, 2001, Lou Boudreau passed away at the age of eighty-four. Enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, "The Good Kid? will always be remembered for what he did both on and off the field. As former teammate and Hall of Famer Bob Feller once said, "He was a great manager, teammate, and friend. There is not a more gracious man than Lou Boudreau..…

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Condition: Very Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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Hardcover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First Edition, no additional pri. NOT an ex library book. 203 pages. Dust jacket has no chips or tears, price is not clipped.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket price-clipped. Previous owner's inscription, lavish, in ink. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 5. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Baseball; ISBN: 0915611724. ISBN/EAN: 9780915611720. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 15265. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by Lou Boudreau in Blue Ink on the FFEP, B/W Illustrations, Price Clipped DJ, 8vo, 203 Pages, b1. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 176 pages. Inscribed by author on title page. Inked margin notes on page 18. Michelle Karolys (illustrator). Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. AS NEW. No wear to the binding. No distortion from reading or improper shelving. Pages tight and clean with no marks. No name of previous owner. No odor. No water damage. No soiling. The as new dust jacket priced at $19.95 (not clipped) shows no wear, no sun fading. …

hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st edition. 6 1/2 x 9 1/2", 203 pages. "There is no doubt that Boudreau, the Hall of Fame shortstop, contributed greatly to Boudreau, the manager.".

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 6.29 X 0.89 X 9.3 inches; 203 pages fmc2%262D.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by Lou Boudreau. Certificate of Authenticity laid in. Signed by Author(s).

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Text clean & bright, binding tight, very minor wear to dust jacket; name inked on flyleaf. Autobiography of the Cleveland Indians' Hall of Fame shortstop.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Sticker on front (Autographed Copy). **SHIPPING** Book will be bubble wrapped and boxed for shipment W/tracking to your location. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 203 pp; Excellent book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. 203 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Michelle Karolys (illustrator).