One of the greatest pitchers of his generation, Tom Glavine delivered
the defining moment of the Atlanta Braves' 1990s dynasty. Glavine took
the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium mound for Game 6 of the 1995 World
Series and allowed just one hit as the Braves won 1-0 to clinch
Atlanta's first, and only, World Series title. Glavine captured the
World Series MVP trophy and the hearts of Braves fans forever. In
Inside Pitch, the left-hander tells the story that led up to this
moment of glory and countless others in a Hall of Fame career that
spanned 22 seasons. Glavine provides an in-depth look at the Braves'
glory years, including his friends and fellow Cy Young Award winners
Greg Maddux and John Smoltz and manager Bobby Cox. Glavine also shares
memories of teammates from Deion Sanders to Chipper Jones and of playing
for owner Ted Turner. He also tells his own story from growing up in a
working-class family, pushing himself to succeed and his decision to
turn down a chance to play pro hockey, opting for baseball instead. He
describes his 300th win, his election to baseball's Hall of Fame, and
his later seasons with the New York Mets before returning to close out
his career with the Braves. Fans of the Braves, and of baseball, will
love Glavine's book. It is filled with all the drama and inspiration
that make the game America's passion.
