Set against the backdrop of the Philadelphia Athletics' tumultuous history, this narrative explores the duality of triumph and disappointment experienced by the team under Connie Mack's management. With five World Series titles juxtaposed against numerous last-place finishes, the story highlights the remarkable talents of Hall of Fame players like Ty Cobb and Jimmie Foxx. It captures the essence of a franchise that, despite its struggles, left an indelible mark on baseball lore, transitioning from ridicule to glory and ultimately relocation.
Focusing on Lou Gehrig's remarkable journey from the son of German immigrants to a baseball legend, this biography highlights his impressive career as a prolific hitter, accumulating nearly 2,000 runs and contributing to six world championships. Beyond his famous record for consecutive games played, the narrative delves into his character, perseverance, and tragic yet heroic life, enriched by insights from George Pollack, the lawyer for the Gehrig estate. This work offers a compelling exploration of an enduring American sports icon.
Before Chappaquiddick is the story of Mary Jo Kopechne, a twenty-eight-year-
old secretary who worked for Robert F. Kennedy and later Ted Kennedy. She was
killed on July 18, 1969, when a car driven by Ted Kennedy plunged off a bridge
on Chappaquiddick Isla.
Michael Jack Schmidt is celebrated as one of baseball's greatest third basemen, making a significant impact on the Philadelphia Phillies from 1973 to 1989. He led the team to five National League championship series and two World Series victories, earning twelve All-Star selections. Renowned for his power hitting, Schmidt ranks seventh all-time with 548 home runs and is also a defensive standout, winning ten Gold Gloves. A three-time N.L. Most Valuable Player, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995, his first eligible year.
"William Still was one of the main leaders of the Underground Railroad. Based in Philadelphia, Still built a reputation as a courageous abolitionist, writer, philanthropist, and guide for fugitive slaves. Throughout the 1840s and 1850s, Still assisted the Railroad and helped nearly a thousand slaves escape from the South to the North and Canada. Still worked personally with Harriet Tubman, assisted the family of John Brown and helped Brown's associates escape from Harper's Ferry after their famous raid, and was a rival to Frederick Douglass among nationally prominent African American abolitionists. It's no surprise Still is often referred to as "The Father of the Underground Railroad," and yet shockingly little biographical work has been done on the man. In this comprehensive biography, William Kashatus reveals the life of Still as he was based in Philadelphia and yet impacted the entire nation. Unique to this book is an authoritative compilation of detailed information on escaped slaves assisted by Still. Nearly 1000 names in all, Kashatus has done the heavy archival research to compile as much information as possible on these individuals slaves, providing an indispensable resource for historians and readers interested in the life and reality of the Underground Railroad"-- Provided by publisher
