"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!
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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
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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.
