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Book SynopsisDuring his six and a half decades in baseball, Eddie Robinson knew, played with or against, or worked for or with many of baseball’s greats. The lively autobiography highlights a career that touched all aspects of the game from player to coach to front-office executive and scout.
Trade Review“A fun read, chock full of funny stories.”—
New York Daily News"Fans regardless of the team allegiance will enjoy this book."—Gregg's Baseball Bookcase
“Eddie Robinson was a fine ballplayer. He had a remarkably long, fascinating, and colorful career as a baseball scout and front-office man for many big league teams. I know of no book that gives as much insight into the front-office machinations in baseball organizations. [Eddie Robinson’s] autobiography will interest people inside baseball who remember Eddie, and many others will enjoy reading about the experiences of men who’ve been in the game.”—Charles C. Alexander, author of
Ty Cobb "Of those sixty-five years in baseball, I've known Eddie for fifty-five of them--as a dear friend, business partner, and as a terrific baseball player. Major league baseball needs more people like Eddie."—Brooks C. Robinson, Hall of Fame third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles
“Eddie Robinson was the most underrated and best clutch hitter I ever played against.”—Ted Williams, Hall of Fame outfielder for the Boston Red Sox
“What can you say about Eddie? Good baseball man and a pretty good left-handed hitter in his day. He was one of our first basemen in the ’50s and fit in real good.”—Yogi Berra, Hall of Fame catcher for the New York Yankees
Table of ContentsForeword by Tom GrieveAuthor's PrefaceIntroduction by Bobby Brown Chapter 1 - Paris, Texas, RootsChapter 2 - Breaking into Pro BallChapter 3 - Making ProgressChapter 4 - A Taste of the Big Time and a World War II DetourChapter 5 - International League MVPChapter 6 - Big League RookieChapter 7 - A Magical Year in ClevelandChapter 8 - An All-State Year in WashingtonChapter 9 - With the Pale HoseChapter 10 - A Year in Purgatory, er, PhiladelphiaChapter 11 - From the Outhouse to the PenthouseChapter 12 - Fun and Games with the YankeesChapter 13 - Playing Out the StringChapter 14 - Coaching with Paul Richards and the OriolesChapter 15 - The Move to Houston and the Start of the Expansion Colt .45sChapter 16 - On to Kansas City and Charlie FinleyChapter 17 - Back to the National League with the Atlanta BravesChapter 18 - Fun and Games with Ted TurnerChapter 19 - Home to TexasChapter 20 - The Eddie Chiles EraChapter 21 - Working for GeorgeChapter 22 - Team Consultant--The Last Stage Retrospective
AfterwordAcknowledgmentsIndex
