Description
Book SynopsisA captivating look into the remarkable career and controversial life of a baseball Hall of Famer.
Roberto Alomar was not just a five-tool Hall of Famer; he was a magician on the diamond, a generational talent whose defensive wizardry left teammates and opponents breathless. Yet, despite his twelve All-Star selections and ten Gold Glove awards, he has remained one of the most contentious and enigmatic characters in baseball’s history.
Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer is the first complete, balanced biography of arguably the greatest second baseman in Major League Baseball. It covers Alomar’s impressive career, his altercation with umpire John Hirschbeck and their eventual friendship, the allegations stemming from Alomar’s personal life, never-before-heard stories about his conflicts with both minor and major league teammates, and his global influence.
When Roberto Alomar retired in 2005, his place as one of baseball’s all-time greats was unquestioned. But the controversies that always seem to follow him make Alomar’s legacy far from clear. Drawing on dozens of personal interviews with Alomar’s former teammates and opponents, Roberto Alomar pulls back the curtain on one of the most significant, divisive, and perplexing figures in baseball.
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Béisbol 24/7
Chapter 2: Livin’ la Vida Loca
Chapter 3: Leaving Las Vegas
Chapter 4: Caught in the Middle
Chapter 5: “Home Suite Home”
Chapter 6: A Star Among Stars
Chapter 7: An Ugly Spat
Chapter 8: Saving Face
Chapter 9: Rockin’ in Cleveland
Chapter 10: Back in Queens
Chapter 11: End of the Road
Chapter 12: Trouble in Paradise
Chapter 13: Second Time Around
Chapter 14: A Most Improbable Friendship
Chapter 15: Hell on Earth
Chapter 16: A Global Reach
Chapter 17: Spring 2021
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index
