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Pepper Martin

By Thomas Barthel

Pepper Martin

By Thomas Barthel

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Pepper Martin, the "Wild Horse of the Osage," is most famous for having dominated the October 1931 World Series--stealing bases, sliding on his chest, making diving catches, and driving in runs. He also captivated many Americans in the Depression Era with his homegrown honesty and love of pranks. To many, he epitomized the very spirit of baseball. This biography follows Martin's rise from Oklahoma farmboy, buying his first glove with money from a paper route, to being one of America's most successful and beloved professionals. It closes with an account of his coaching career in Florida and his death in 1965, a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and a loving grandfather. The work includes accounts of important games and intimate glimpses of his romance with his wife and the arrivals of his daughters. Information is drawn from research on the careers of key players and managers from the Cardinals, back issues of periodicals, and interviews with Don Gutterridge, Martin's teammate.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
244
Release Date:
2003-09-01
Publication Date:
2003-09-09
Publisher:
McFarland and Company, Inc.
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0786416025
ISBN13:
9780786416028
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
402 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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