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Wicked Curve

- The Life and Troubled Times of Grover Cleveland Alexander
Af: John C. Skipper Engelsk Paperback

Wicked Curve

- The Life and Troubled Times of Grover Cleveland Alexander
Af: John C. Skipper Engelsk Paperback
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When in 1911 Phillies pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander set the National League record for wins by a rookie (28), it was a sign of things to come. Alexander went on to win 373 games over his 20-year career, the third highest total in major league history, and he would lead the league in ERA four times, shutouts seven times, complete games six times, and wins six times. But he also became a deeply troubled man. After the Shell-Shocked pitcher returned from World War I, he would battle alcoholism, epilepsy, and personal demons that damaged his reputation and proved disastrous for his life outside of baseball.

This biography sheds new light on the pitcher and the man, focusing on Alexander''s personal life, especially his complex relationship with his wife, Aimee, as well as their marriages and divorces. His Hall of Fame career, wartime service, and long decline are also documented.

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When in 1911 Phillies pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander set the National League record for wins by a rookie (28), it was a sign of things to come. Alexander went on to win 373 games over his 20-year career, the third highest total in major league history, and he would lead the league in ERA four times, shutouts seven times, complete games six times, and wins six times. But he also became a deeply troubled man. After the Shell-Shocked pitcher returned from World War I, he would battle alcoholism, epilepsy, and personal demons that damaged his reputation and proved disastrous for his life outside of baseball.

This biography sheds new light on the pitcher and the man, focusing on Alexander''s personal life, especially his complex relationship with his wife, Aimee, as well as their marriages and divorces. His Hall of Fame career, wartime service, and long decline are also documented.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 244
ISBN-13: 9780786424122
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 0786424125
Kategori: Biografier: sport
Udg. Dato: 30 maj 2006
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Forlag: McFarland & Co Inc
Oplagsdato: 30 maj 2006
Forfatter(e): John C. Skipper
Forfatter(e) John C. Skipper


Kategori Biografier: sport


ISBN-13 9780786424122


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 244


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Udg. Dato 30 maj 2006


Oplagsdato 30 maj 2006


Forlag McFarland & Co Inc

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