Dr. Strangeglove

The Life and Times of All-Star Slugger Dick Stuart
Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-1-4766-8553-3
Verlag: McFarland

Buch, Englisch, 254 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 489 g

Dick Stuart (1932-2002) began as a minor league first baseman, notable for his outsized ego and terrible fielding. His brash personality and 66 home runs for the Lincoln Chiefs of the Western League made him a national figure in 1956. In 1958, he came up to the majors in Pittsburgh and played some fine seasons with the Pirates, and later the Boston Red Sox. In 1961, he was selected for the National League All-Star team, and he led the American League in RBI in 1963.

A wise-cracking bon vivant, his career was not what it might have been. If he had worked harder, he might have been a better player. If Bill Mazeroski hadn't ended the 1960 Series with a home run, Stuart, who was on deck, might have been the hero. Yet his great hitting ability, quick wit and love for the limelight made him one of the most interesting players of his era.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ryczek, William J.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Sport Ballsportarten Badminton Baseball

Über Autor(innen)

William J. Ryczek is a finance professional from Wallingford, Connecticut, who writes about early baseball, football, the Yankees, and the Mets.