Gill Hodges: The Brooklyn Bims, The Miracle Mets, and the Ex traordinary Life of a Baseball Legend: The...

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Gill Hodges

Name: Gill Hodges
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The Brooklyn Bims, The Miracle Mets, and the Ex traordinary Life of a Baseball Legend: The Brooklyn...

Tom Clavin, Danny Peary

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Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
25 September 2013

Autobiography: general; Biography: sport; Baseball

A 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.

By: Tom Clavin, Danny Peary
Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 425g
ISBN: 9780451239945
ISBN 10: 0451239946
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 25 September 2013
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tom 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.

Reviews for Gill Hodges: The Brooklyn Bims, The Miracle Mets, and the Ex traordinary Life of a Baseball Legend: The Brooklyn Bums, The Miracle Mets, and the Extraordinary Life of a Bas eball Legend

It'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