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Highlights
- Eddie Plank won 326 games and has the most complete games and shutouts by a left-handed pitcher in Major League history.
- About the Author: Dave Heller has written and reported on sports for more than 30 years for a myriad of national newspapers, magazine and websites.
- 261 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Baseball
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About the Book
"Eddie Plank won 326 games and has the most complete games and shutouts by a left-handed pitcher in Major League history. But how much do we know about the hurler best known as "Gettysburg Eddie" in his playing days? And what of him that we do know is factual? This biography of Plank sorts out the truth and the myths--and everything in between--as he made his way from a college team in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, all the way to the Hall of Fame, 20 years after his death. Along the way, readers will discover what made Plank so great, the secrets behind his famous crossfire delivery, and more"--Book Synopsis
Eddie Plank won 326 games and has the most complete games and shutouts by a left-handed pitcher in Major League history. But how much do we know about the hurler best known as "Gettysburg Eddie" in his playing days? And what of him that we do know is factual?
This biography of Plank sorts out the truth and the myths--and everything in between--as he made his way from a college team in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, all the way to the Hall of Fame, 20 years after his death. Along the way, readers will discover what made Plank so great, the secrets behind his famous crossfire delivery, and more.
About the Author
Dave Heller has written and reported on sports for more than 30 years for a myriad of national newspapers, magazine and websites. He has published four previous books on sports history. He lives in Wisconsin.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .59 Inches (D)
Weight: .86 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 261
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Baseball
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: History
Format: Paperback
Author: Dave Heller
Language: English
Street Date: October 14, 2021
TCIN: 92192875
UPC: 9781476684543
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-7016
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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