"Baseball's Forgotten Heroes is a refreshing book full of great baseball stories not found elsewhere." -- David Nemee, baseball historian and author of Great Baseball Feats, Facts, and Firsts Art Pennington, a Negro League all-star in the 1940s, used to tell opposing pitchers to "throw it and duck." Bruno Haas, in his first major league game, set a still-standing record with 16 walks; he then went on to star in the minor leagues, pitching his last game at the age of 55. Bill Lange was considered Ty Cobb's equal by many people. Pennington, Haas, and Lange are three of the little-known, but fascinating men profiled in Baseball's Forgotten Heroes: One Fan's Search for the Game's Most Interesting Overlooked Players. One-armed outfielder Pete Gray granted author Tony Salin a rare interview, as did legendary minor-league sluggers Joe Bauman and Joe Hauser. Salin presents the stories of over a dozen former players, many in their own words. They share memories of playing with and against many of baseball's top stars including Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Ted Williams. Salin also tells the stories of players such as Chuck Connors, television's "Rifleman," who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, and Paul Hines, a Triple Crown winner who turned to pickpocketing after his baseball career ended. Baseball's Forgotten Heroes proves that the most interesting stories aren't necessarily about the game's immortals. Tony Salin's writings have appeared in Baseball Digest, The Sacramento Bee, and other publications. He lives in San Francisco, California.
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Baseball's Forgotten Heroes is terrific!,
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This book has enough facts and statistics to satisfy the most hard-core baseball fan, and enough charm and heart to interest anyone else. These stories -- many presented as first-person accounts -- are captivating glimpses into baseball, history, and the personalities of some real characters. It is clear that Mr. Salin has a true love of baseball, and a true respect for his subjects. Baseball's Forgotten Heroes is a great read.
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A "must read" for everyone; a "must have" for enthusiasts!,
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Tony Salin's collection of stories in "Baseball's Forgotten Heroes" is a reminder that baseball's charm is created by more than the superstars that the media cling to when trying to get the average fan's attention. As much as I enjoy reading about Williams or DiMaggio, Baseball's Forgotten Heroes is a fresh approach that I hope will set a standard for future volumes. Throughout history, baseball has presented many men with fascinating stories that have been otherwise overlooked. Fortunately, there is at least one author with the desire and perseverance to publish some of these unsung-heroes' stories. The style of this book would appeal to anyone regardless of his or her degree of passion for baseball or knowledge of the sport, but it is a "must-have" for any baseball enthusiast's library. I hope Salin is able to produce many sequels to this wonderful model of baseball literature. HOF!
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Tony Salin has compiled a compelling group of former ballplayers, from forgotten major leaguers to globetrotting minor leaguers. Mr. Salin gives each player his own chapter and each chapter has its own style to match something of the character of its subject. The book has the feeling of looking at a box of old photographs; it jogs the memory of precious moments forgotten. I highly recommend this book.
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