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Facing Ted Williams
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Author : Dave Heller
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-03-03
Facing Ted Williams written by Dave Heller and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-03 with Sports & Recreation categories.
“The Splendid Splinter,” “Teddy Ballgame,” “The Kid”—no matter the nickname, Ted Williams was one of the most accomplished hitters in baseball history. He was the last man to hit .400 in a single season, a nineteen-time All-Star, a two-time MVP and Triple Crown award winner, and an inductee into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966 . . . all while serving his country in World War II and the Korean War. Far from a conventional biography, Facing Ted Williams aims to offer a different perspective with testimonials from teammates and opponents alike on how Williams was regarded among his peers. See Ted Williams through the eyes of pitchers struggling to put a fastball past his bat, the infielders and outfielders adjusting their positions in the hopes that they can fill the hole where a frozen rope might land, and the catchers as they strategize a Williams at-bat, pitch-by-pitch. Facing Ted Williams provides riveting insights from many baseball legends, including: Bob Feller Mudcat Grant Bobby Richardson Don Larsen Bob Friend And many more! Whether you’re a Red Sox fanatic, a casual baseball fan, or perhaps just an admirer of the fabled war hero and slugger, this book is sure to be a fresh and compelling look at this classic baseball icon. Much like Williams himself, Facing Ted Williams is sure to be a home run for all walks of baseball fandom, so don’t swing and miss! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Ted Williams
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Author : Bill Nowlin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Ted Williams written by Bill Nowlin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Baseball players categories.
Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams is probably the greatest hitter who ever lived, yet he is much more. He is a man who fought for his country in WW II and Korea, and a man who spoke up eloquently for the induction of blacks to the Hall of Fame before it was popular to do so. Ted Williams: A Tribute pays unique homage to a man whose impact transcends sport. In this collection of reminiscences, recollections and anecdotes of Ted by people from all walks of life, become acquainted with the diamond great's many personas. Hear from those who knew him as a decorated Marine fighter pilot, share the insights of others who've observed him in the solitude of a fishing pool on New Brunswick's Miramichi River. Explore the fictional Ted through excerpts from a variety of works. Read as Field of Dreams author W.P. Kinsella contributes an original, wonderfully stylized fictional account of a meeting between Shoeless Joe Jackson and the Splendid Splinter. Everyone from President George Bush to astronaut John Glenn offers his thoughts. Fellow hitters recall Ted's intensity at the plate. Pitchers relive the trauma of facing Ted in a clutch situation. Fishermen and hunters talk of his skill with rifle and rod. All entries are rendered articulate in their genuine expression of affection and respect for Ted Williams. That is the common bond of this book. Complemented by a tasteful variety of photographs and artwork, this is a true classic reflecting the many facets of an American legend.
A Golden Voice
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Author : Ted Williams
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2012-05-10
A Golden Voice written by Ted Williams and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
YouTube sensation Ted William's memoir of addiction, homelessness, and unlikely redemption, cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Bret Witter Ted Williams was panhandling in December 2010 when a passerby taped him and posted a clip of his gorgeous radio voice on YouTube. The video went viral, and overnight, launched him—the homeless man with a golden voice—into the hearts of millions. Since then, millions have heard pieces of his story: his successful radio career, his crack addiction, his multiple arrests, and his heartbreaking relationship with his ninety-year-old mother. But in A Golden Voice, Ted Williams finally puts all the pieces together to give an unforgettable, searingly honest account of life on the streets. Nothing is held back, as Williams takes the reader through prostitution, theft, crack houses, and homeless shelters in a search, ultimately, for redemption and hope. Along the way, we see his relationship with his long-term girlfriend, Kathy, grow into an unlikely and inspiring love story, and we hear the Golden Voice of God lead Ted from the selfishness of crime to the humility of the street corner—almost a year before he was “discovered” on that highway entrance ramp. But this memoir isn’t just an exploration of wrongs and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to give homelessness a voice. It is a deeply American, from-the-heart comeback story about the power of hope, faith, and personal responsibility. With the innate charisma that has won him millions of fans, Ted Williams proves that no one, no matter how degraded, is too lost for a second chance.
Ted Williams At War
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Author : Bill Nowlin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Ted Williams At War written by Bill Nowlin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Baseball players categories.
The first book to explore the distinguished millitary legacy of Hall of Fame ballplayer Ted Williams, who flew combat missions with the Marine Corps in both World War II and Korea. Featuring a wealth of unseen photos.
Ted Williams
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Author : Leigh Montville
language : en
Publisher: Anchor
Release Date : 2004-04-13
Ted Williams written by Leigh Montville and has been published by Anchor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04-13 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Kid. The Splendid Splinter. Teddy Ballgame. One of the greatest figures of his generation, and arguably the greatest baseball hitter of all time. But what made Ted Williams a legend – and a lightning rod for controversy in life and in death? Still a gangly teenager when he stepped into a Boston Red Sox uniform in 1939, Williams’s boisterous personality and penchant for towering home runs earned him adoring admirers and venomous critics. In 1941, the entire country followed Williams's stunning .406 season, a record that has not been touched in over six decades. Then at the pinnacle of his prime, Williams left Boston to train and serve as a fighter pilot in World War II, missing three full years of baseball, making his achievements all the more remarkable. Ted Willams's personal life was equally colorful. His attraction to women (and their attraction to him) was a constant. He was married and divorced three times and he fathered two daughters and a son. He was one of corporate America's first modern spokesmen, and he remained, nearly into his eighties, a fiercely devoted fisherman. With his son, John Henry Williams, he devoted his final years to the sports memorabilia business, even as illness overtook him. And in death, controversy and public outcry followed Williams and the disagreements between his children over the decision to have his body preserved for future resuscitation in a cryonics facility--a fate, many argue, Williams never wanted. With unmatched verve and passion, and drawing upon hundreds of interviews, acclaimed best-selling author Leigh Montville brings to life Ted Williams's superb triumphs, lonely tragedies, and intensely colorful personality, in a biography that is fitting of an American hero and legend.
No Easy Way
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Author : Fred Bowen
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2010-02-04
No Easy Way written by Fred Bowen and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-04 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Ted Williams hit .406 for the season in 1941? a feat not matched since. In this inspirational picture book, authentic sportswriting and rich, classic illustrations bring to life the truly spectacular story of the Red Sox legend, whose hard work and perseverance make him the perfect role model for baseball enthusiasts of all ages.
Science Of Hitting
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Author : Ted Williams
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 1986-04-29
Science Of Hitting written by Ted Williams and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-04-29 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Features the legendary hitter's guidance in all the basics and finer points of hitting and includes his analysis of the great hitters of the seventies and the eighties, including Rose, Brett, Carew, and Murray
My Turn At Bat
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Author : Ted Williams
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 1988-03-15
My Turn At Bat written by Ted Williams and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-03-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Ted Williams tells of his childhood, his military experience, and his baseball career.
The Kid
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Author : Ben Bradlee Jr.
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-12-03
The Kid written by Ben Bradlee Jr. and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
From acclaimed journalist Ben Bradlee Jr. comes the epic biography of Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams that baseball fans have been waiting for. Williams was the best hitter in baseball history. His batting average of .406 in 1941 has not been topped since, and no player who has hit more than 500 home runs has a higher career batting average. Those totals would have been even higher if Williams had not left baseball for nearly five years in the prime of his career to serve as a Marine pilot in WWII and Korea. He hit home runs farther than any player before him -- and traveled a long way himself, as Ben Bradlee, Jr.'s grand biography reveals. Born in 1918 in San Diego, Ted would spend most of his life disguising his Mexican heritage. During his 22 years with the Boston Red Sox, Williams electrified crowds across America -- and shocked them, too: His notorious clashes with the press and fans threatened his reputation. Yet while he was a God in the batter's box, he was profoundly human once he stepped away from the plate. His ferocity came to define his troubled domestic life. While baseball might have been straightforward for Ted Williams, life was not. The Kid is biography of the highest literary order, a thrilling and honest account of a legend in all his glory and human complexity. In his final at-bat, Williams hit a home run. Bradlee's marvelous book clears the fences, too.
There Goes Ted Williams
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Author : Matt Tavares
language : en
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release Date : 2012-01-01
There Goes Ted Williams written by Matt Tavares and has been published by Candlewick Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Profiles the iconic baseball hitter, including his rigorous practice schedule as a youth, military service in two wars, and stellar career that led to an unmatched season in 1941.